Snapseed 2.0 Stacks

We’ve been a fan of Snapseed and the selective adjust tool before Google bought it up in 2012. Finally, after 2 years, Google offers a Snapseed update with a completely redesigned UI and a new logo! I’ve been taught to stick with branded logos and never change it. Apparently, that’s not the case anymore, at […]

Photo Editing with iOS 8

With the new iOS 8 software update for Apple, we can now take a photo and enhance it right inside of the camera roll. Ready to Play? Pull out your iPhone or iPad. Open up a photo in your camera roll Click Edit in the top right hand corner to get started Auto Enhance Once […]

Negative Space in Photography

Truth: A fancy camera will NOT make you a better photographer. Whether shooting with a dSLR or your mobile device, the basic fundamentals are still the same. Today we are going to discuss negative space, also referred to as empty or white space.  Photographers spend a lot of time thinking about their subjects, however the […]

iPhoneography Roundup

Another year, another opportunity to make and keep memories. These days it’s easy to take photos on the fly with your phone, but getting desirable results from your native camera app can be difficult if you’re not familiar with how to adjust the settings, or if you are in a less-than-stellar situation for taking photos. […]

What are Pixels?

Every photograph, in digital form, is made up of pixels. They are the smallest unit of information that makes up a picture. Usually round or square, they are typically arranged in a 2-dimensional grid. The number of pixels in an image is sometimes called resolution. Resolution is the amount of pixels per length unit. If […]

iPhoneography Series: 5 Tips to Avoid Background Clutter

When taking photos, sometimes we’re so focused on the subject that we forget about what’s happening behind it. With mobile photography we don’t have the luxury of controlling aperture to blur out background clutter, or a zoom lens to remove the background distraction all together. So what can we do to enhance our mobile photos […]

iPhoneography Series: Collect App

If you’re following Persnickety Prints on Instagram, you may have noticed a post or two showcasing prints designed in the app, Collect. The Collect App takes multitasking to a new level as we can now document our stories on our iPhone, anywhere. The card-like presentation of your photos creates the perfect record of each day. […]

iPhoneography Series: Mextures

 same photo filtered 2 ways in Mextures // Text Design in Studio   Mextures  Why I love this app:  Individual layers provide an unlimited creative process. Create your own Mexture or collaborate formulas with your friends with share codes.   Stack layers for blending effects // Move, hide, rotate, and adjust opacity of your texture […]

iPhoneography Series: Snapseed

Decisions. Decisions. You snap a photo on your phone, then what? With the large selection of photo editing apps, how do you know which app to use and when? You don’t. Edit and Edit it again until you get the desired result. Example: 3 Fisherman were coming in from sea after catching these huge Mackerel. […]

iPhoneography Series: Exposure

Our mobile phones are equipped with an 8 megapixel sensor, high definition capabilities and even HD video. One important feature the native iPhone lacks is exposure control. Exposure: the unit of measurement for the total amount of light permitted to reach the electronic sensor during the process of taking a photograph. The two main controls […]

iPhoneography Series: Real Time Filters

Real Time iPhone Filters I love Jack Bauer and the real time series; 24. I have never once used any of the “real time” filters found inside of the native camera in my iPhone. They’re more of a nuisance to me than anything. When the filter button is accidentally tapped and I’m suddenly shooting in […]

iPhoneography Series: hardware + 5 tips to avoid camera shake

In this blog series, I’ll be sharing simple tips and tricks on how to take better pictures and document life’s everyday stories with the device in our back pocket. This series includes some instruction given at past iPhoneography workshops. Android users welcome! I am an iPhone user, however, many tips and photo standards are universal […]