iPhone-ography:
the best asset for your blog just
might be in your back pocket!
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Tips and Tools for Creating Compelling Images with Your
Mobile Device
“Far too many blogs use stock photographybecause they won’t take 20 minutes tocreate an original picture that stands on itsown and isn’t just a title image.”
David Leonhardt
Chief CEO Consultant and Writer
SEO-Writer.com
“Images not only make your articlesmore pleasant to read, but they can alsohelp drive a lot of traffic from sites likePinterest and Facebook.”
Mitt Ray
Founder, Social Marketing Writing
1. share the basic principles of making a good photo
2. demonstrate how those principles apply to iphone-ography/mobile photography
3. share practical tools and resources that will help you create and enhance images that will complement your blog and social media adventures
Photography Basics
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Three foundations of a compelling image:
Subject Matter
Composition
Light
Composition
Rule of Thirds
Filling the Frame
Leading Lines
Balance & Symmetry
Viewpoint
Depth of Field
Framing
Negative Space
Backgrounds
Tools, Apps, Resources
Favorite Mobile Photography Apps
VSCO
Snapseed
Photoshop Touch
PicTapGo
Filterstorm
Camera Awesome
Aviary
PhotoSync
Composition Overlays
App: Camera Awesome
VSCO dual focus/exposure function
1. opened photo (from Camera Roll) in VSCO
2. chose a filter I liked (in this case, F2)
3. saved to my Camera Roll
1. opened same image in Mextures App
2. experimented with different vintage textures, chose “Washington” film emulsion
3. adjusted blending mode and opacity using tools (it’s great to just play!)
1. saved my “recipe”
2. saved photo to my Camera Roll
Added caption and copyright in Filterstorm App
1. saved image2. used export tab to save to
camera roll3. posted on social media!
• Ollo clip macro
• VSCO app: T1
• Ollo clip - macro
• VSCO app: B1
• Filterstorm: b/w edit with adjustments to taste (contrast, shadows, highlights)
• VSCO app: T1 with saturation pulled all the way down.
• Added warmth, grain
• Adjusted highlights and shadows to taste
Kelly’s top 10 tips for successful iPhone-ography
1. take photos every day (and many times a day!)
2. study images that really grab you and figure out why!
3. use your phone like a ‘real’ camera
4. zoom with your feet, not your fingers
5. keep composition simple
6. experiment with light, but nail it!
7. find creative angles and perspectives
8. push your creativity with apps and lenses
9. explore and find your style
10.measure how photos add value to your social
Kelly Fitzsimmons Photography
@kellyfitzphoto
@kcfitz4
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www.kellyfitzsimmonsphotography.com