Lakeside Chautauqua iPhone Photography Workshop

July 3, 2015

Copyright 2015 Ian Adams Photography All Rights Reserved

A Great Photograph Makes a Strong Emotional Connection with the Viewer

What are the Key Elements of a Great Photograph?

Key Elements of a Great (iPhone) Photograph

• An interesting or beautiful subject

• Correct exposure • Optimal sharpness and depth-of-field • Great lighting • Strong composition

The Growth of Mobile Photography

• 61% of American adults own a smartphone with a camera

• 1.5 billion (!) cell phone pictures are shared every

day on Facebook alone • More than 90% of people have only taken photos

using a phone camera

• As of 12/31/14, 41% of smartphone users owned an iPhone, & 33% of tablet users owned an iPad

• Despite strong competition from Samsung, Nokia and other competitors, Apple sold a record 69 million iPhones and 12.3 million iPads in Qtr 4, 2014

• Time Magazine used an iPhone photograph of

Hurricane Sandy as their cover photo in November, 2012

iPhone Advantages for Photography

• Your iPhone is (nearly) always with you • Your iPhone is lightweight and unobtrusive • The 8-megapixel iPhone camera can produce high quality photographs • There are hundreds of inexpensive, photography-related programs (apps) available for your iPhone • It’s very easy to share your iPhone photos with other people

iPhone Limitations for Photography

• Fast action (Except iPhone 5s, 6/6Plus)

• High-contrast subjects • Photographs with shallow depth-of-field • Wildlife photography • Photographs for prints larger than about 12x18-inches

Your iPhone camera isn’t well-suited for:

Your iPhone Doesn’t Come with a User Manual!

• You can visit Apple’s website: https://www.apple.com/support/iphone

Or (recommended): • Invest in a good iPhone

Guide

iPhone Camera Specifications by Model iPhone Model Model Number Resolution Lens focal length Storage Other Features

Original iPhone 2.0 MP 1200x1600 pixels

3.85mm f/2.8 (37mm) 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB

Fixed Focus

iPhone 3G A1324, A1241 Same as original

Same as original 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB

Fixed Focus

iPhone 3GS A1325, A1303 3.0 MP 1536x2048 pixels

Same as 3G 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

Autofocus, Touch-to-focus, 640x480 Video

iPhone 4 A1349, A1332 5.0 MP 1936x2592 pixels

3.85mm f/2.8 (28mm) 16 GB, 32 GB LED Flash, 5X Digital Zoom, HDR Option

iPhone 4s A1431, A1387 8.0 MP 2448x3264 pixels

4.28mm f/2.4 (31mm)

16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB 5-element lens, face detection, 1080 HD Video

iPhone 5 A1532, A1507 A1529, A1456 A1516, A1526 A1529

8.0 MP 2448x3264 pixels

4.28mm f/2.4 (31mm)

16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB Panorama mode, picture editing tools

iPhone 5s A1533, A1457 A1530, A1453 A1518, A1528 A1530

8.0 MP 2448x3264 pixels

4.28mm f/2.2 (31mm)

16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB Twin flashes, larger pixel pitch, faster processor, burst mode

iPhone 6/6 Plus A1586, A1589 A1524, A1593

8.0 MP 2448x3264 pixels

4.28mm f/2.2 (31mm)

16 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB

Larger screens, larger pixel pitch, faster processor, more editing tools

How to Find Out Which Operating System is on Your iPhone

• Tap “Settings” • Tap “General”

• Tap “About”

• Check the Version

Should You Upgrade to the Latest Operating System (iOS 8)?

• If you have an iPhone 4 or earlier, consider upgrading to an iPhone 5/5s or 6/6 Plus, with iOS 8

• If you have an iPhone 5 or 5s, upgrade to iOS 8 so you can

use the latest features and enjoy better encryption and phone security

• If you have an iPhone 6/6 Plus, you already have iOS 8

Quick Way to Activate the Camera

• Swipe the camera icon upwards from the “slide to unlock” screen. • If your iPhone has the iOS 7 or 8 operating systems, you can also access the camera at any time through the Control Center, which is reached by swiping up from the bottom of the screen at any time.

Repositioning the Camera Icon

• If you plan to do a lot of photography with your iPhone, consider moving the Camera icon to the bottom of the Home screen.

Shoot in Horizontal (Landscape) or Vertical (Portrait) Format

Camera Screen Layout (iOS 6)

Flash Control

Grid, HDR, & Panorama Options

Select front or back camera

View the photos in your Camera Roll

Shutter button

Select still photo or video

Camera Screen Layout (iOS 7)

Flash Control

HDR

Select front or back camera

View the photos in your Camera Roll

Shutter button

Select video – slow motion or regular

Select format – rectangle, square or panorama

Select filter

Camera Screen Layout (iOS 8)

Flash Control

HDR

Select front or back camera

View the photos in your Camera Roll

Shutter button

Select video, slow motion or time-lapse

Select format – rectangle, square or panorama

Select filter

Select self-timer

Recommended Camera Option Settings

Flash Control Set to “On” or “Off” as needed, based on the ambient light

HDR Set to “On” or “Auto”

Grid and HDR Options Turned “On”

• The Grid setting is useful when applying the “Rule of Thirds” for composition.

• Think of the Rule of Thirds as a guideline, not an absolute rule.

• The HDR option takes two exposures, one light and one dark, and combines them into a single photo with better highlight detail. I leave it set to “On” or “Auto” all the time.

Filter Option (iOS 7 and iOS 8)

• You can apply any of 8 filters when you take the photograph.

• You can also apply the filters as part of the editing process after the picture has been taken and stored in the Camera Roll.

• The filters are non-destructive – you can always go back to the original photo by selecting the “None” filter.

Focusing & Exposure Control

• Tap the screen at the point where you want the camera to focus. A box will appear at this spot on the screen. • The area under the box is also used to determine the exposure. To lock the focus and exposure, tap and hold the screen until the box flickers and an “AF/AE Lock” message appears on the screen. • In iOS 8, You can adjust the

exposure up or down using the “sun” slider to the right of the box.

The Digital Zoom Feature – Avoid it!

• Aim the camera, then pinch outward with your fingers on the screen or slide the zoom bar to the right to zoom in and to the left to zoom out. • Note that the zoom feature is digital, and not optical, so the more you zoom the lower the image quality of the photo. Instead of using the digital zoom, zoom with your feet - get closer to the subject.

Tips to Avoid Camera Shake When Taking an iPhone Photo

• Spread your feet for better stability. • Brace yourself against a tree or a

building if one is available. • Hold the iPhone with both hands and lock your elbows against your sides. • Gently Tap the shutter release button or either of the volume controls (iOS 7 and iOS 8) • Press the shutter release button,

compose the photo, then gently release the button to take the photo (iOS 6).

• Shoot like a sniper! Breath in, hold your

breath, gently release the shutter button, then breath out.

Close-Up Photography With the iPhone

• Your iPhone can focus as close as 4 inches from the subject.

How to Take an iPhone Screen Shot

Press and hold the Home button, then press the Power button. The screen image will be saved in your Camera Roll.

iPhone Photography Apps for Capture

• 645 Mk III ($3.99)

• Pureshot ($2.99)

• Hydra ($4.99)

645 Pro Mk III ($3.99)

• dSLR owners will enjoy all the camera info & control provided by this app. • Great for control freaks!

• Excellent User Guide can be downloaded from jag.gr website.

Pureshot ($2.99)

• Download an excellent user guide (PDF) from the jag.gr website • Use the “lift only” Shutter Release option (under “Menu”) to restore the “hold and release” operation of the shutter button in iOS 7 and iOS 8 using the Pureshot capture app

Hydra ($4.99)

• Use Hydra when you want to maximize the sharpness and/or resolution in an iPhone photo of a stationary subject.

• Hydra takes many shots in rapid succession, then combines

the individual images to produce a single, large photograph that is 32 MB - 4 times bigger than a standard iPhone photo.

• Try to keep the iPhone as still as possible when you press the

shutter button. Brace yourself against a tree or wall if one is available. Shoot like a sniper!

Shooting a Panorama with Your iPhone (1)

• On the Camera screen, scroll to the Panorama button.

• Hold the iPhone vertically, line up

the left side of the panorama, and press the shutter release.

• Move the iPhone slowly and

smoothly from left to right, up to 240 degrees, keeping the iPhone level (watch the arrow), then press the shutter button again to finish.

• Tap the arrow first if you prefer to

move the iPhone from right to left.

Shooting a Panorama with Your iPhone (2) • Practice a few times until you can

judge the best speed to rotate the iPhone.

• The finished panorama will be saved

to your Camera Roll.

• You can also shoot a vertical panorama if you wish.

Shooting a Video with Your iPhone • Your iPhone lets you do three

kinds of video: time-lapse, slow-motion, and regular video

• Video mode records and plays at 30 frames-per-second (the 6/6 Plus can do 60 fps)

• Slo-Mo mode allows you to slow down selected parts of the video when it is played back

• Time-lapse mode compresses

your video to play in 20-40 seconds, regardless of the length of the original video

Shooting a Video with Your iPhone (2)

• You can change focus, zoom in, and take a still photo (by tapping the red button) while you are recording your video.

• Your videos are stored on your Camera Roll, just like your still photos.

You can view a video and do basic editing to it. • For many more video editing features, download a copy of iMovie ($4.99,

free with a new iPhone) from the App Store. iMovie is big (600+ MB), so make sure you have enough space on your iPhone to store it.

Lighting Suggestions for Outdoor Photography with your iPhone

• Your iPhone camera has a limited dynamic range, compared to point-&-shoot & SLR cameras, which have bigger sensors.

• In general, avoid shooting directly into the light on bright sunny days, unless you are trying to shoot silhouettes or a backlit subject.

• Side-light emphasizes texture and form. • Frontal lighting, in which the sun is behind you,

minimizes contrast, texture and shadows. • On sunny days, shoot early or late. • Diffuse (cloudy) lighting is best for shooting close-ups

or portraits of people. • Misty lighting is moody, with low contrast.

Things to Consider When Composing (iPhone) Photos

• What is the main subject of the photo?

• Horizontal or vertical ? • Where should I position the iPhone? (leading lines, framing) • Where should I place the main subject in the picture frame? (e.g.

“rule” of thirds) • Maximize the use of diagonal lines to give visual energy to your

composition • What should I crop out of the photo? (e.g. white skies and other

distractions)

Protect your iPhone with a Case

Otter Defender Cases

Accessories for Your iPhone

• DX-6 Battery Case ($79.95). Protects your iPhone and increases battery life by 125%. • Golite 7800 Portable Charger for your iPhone. • Joby Gorillapod mount ($39.95). Your own iPhone portable mini tripod. • Olloclip 4-in-1 Accessory lenses (79.95). Two macro lenses, wide-angle lens, and fisheye lens.

Tips for Digiscoping with your iPhone

• Use a high-quality spotting scope on a sturdy tripod (e.g. Kowa Prominar TSN-773)

• Use a high-quality, adjustable smartphone adapter (e.g. Novagrade, Viking, Swarovski)

• Pick a stationary bird, or other subject, and

focus the spotting scope carefully • Center the subject to minimize vignetting • Focus the iPhone by tapping the subject on

the iPhone’s screen

• Minimize movement of the spotting scope by gently pressing down on it with your hand as you take the photograph. You can also pan the scope for moving (e.g. swimming) birds.

Tap the “Photos” Icon to Browse Your Photos

• Your photos are stored in the Camera Roll in the order in which they were taken.

• To view a photo, simply tap it. • You can delete one or more photos by

tapping them to select them. A tick appears in the thumbnail of each image you select. Then tap the ‘Delete” button in the lower right corner of the screen.

Organize Your Camera Roll Photos into Albums

• Browsing hundreds of photos on your Camera Roll to find the photo you want can be time-consuming.

• You can create Albums of your favorite subjects, and assign photos to the albums from your Camera Roll. • All photos remain in your Camera Roll until you delete them.

New Photo Features in iOS 7

• Years

• Collections

• Moments

New Photo Features in iOS 7

• Years

• Collections

• Moments

New Photo Features in iOS 7

• Years

• Collections

• Moments

How to Transfer Photos from Your iPhone to Your PC or Mac

• You will need the Lightning to USB cable that is included with the iPhone. • Use the cable to connect your iPhone to a USB port on your PC or Mac. • Drag the photos from the iPhone to your PC or Mac desktop. • You can also use iTunes to transfer photos to or from your iPhone as part of the “sync” process.

Use iCloud to Back Up Your Photos & Sync Them With Your iPad, PC or Mac

• Use your Apple ID to set up iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, PC or Mac. You get

5 GB of free data space and you can buy more if you need it. • Make sure “My Photo Stream” is

switched on. • iCloud will back up your 1,000 most

recent photos, or any photo up to 30 days old, and upload them to your other iOS devices (e.g. iPad) automatically.

Display Your iPhone Photos on Bigger Screens

• iPad or iPad Mini Sync your iPhone photos to your iPad or iPad Mini using iTunes or iCloud.

• TV You’ll need an Apple Lightning A/V connector and an HDMI cable.

• Digital Projector You’ll need an Apple Lightning A/V connector and an HDMI/DVI cable.

Screen Size Comparisons

261 Square Inches (24-inch Monitor)

128 Square Inches (17-inch Laptop)

7 Square Inches (iPhone 5)

45 Square Inches (iPad 4)

Editing Options for Your iPhone Photos

• iPhone Apps Use iPhone apps, such as Snapseed, or the iPhone’s built-in photo editor, Photos.

• iPad or iPad Mini Apps Use iPad apps, such as Adobe Photoshop Touch and Lightroom, or your favorite iPhone apps.

• PC or Mac Use programs like Photoshop, Lightroom, or Photos (Mac).

Editing a Photo Using your iPhone Editor (iOS 6)

• Crop the photo

• Remove red-eye

• Auto-enhance

• Rotate

Editing a Photo Using your iPhone Editor (iOS 7)

• Crop the photo

• Remove red-eye

• Filter

• Auto-enhance

• Rotate

Editing a Photo Using your iPhone Editor (iOS 8)

• Auto-Enhance

• Adjust lightness, color, or B&W

• Filter

• Crop

Options for Adjusting Lightness, Color, & B&W

Editing iPhone Photos

• If you own an iPad/iPad Mini, use it. You’ll enjoy the larger screen, extra precision, & less eyestrain. • You can also edit your iPhone photos on your PC or Mac, using Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperture or Photoshop Elements. Some iPhone/iPad apps are available as plug-ins. • Consider using a stylus for precise editing. Check out some online reviews and take your pick. • Don’t be an app addict! Pick a few (5-10) apps that you really like and learn them thoroughly.

Sharing a Photo (1)

• Select (tap) the photo you want to share, then tap the icon at the lower left of the screen.

Sharing a Photo (2)

• AirDrop lets you send a photo to other people’s Apple devices – instantly, encryptedly, easily, using WiFi and Bluetooth.

• iCloud Photo Sharing lets you share batches of photos with other people.

• Copy allows you to copy and paste one or more photos (e.g. as Mail or Message

attachments) to an app. • Slideshow lets you turn a set of photos into a

slideshow on your iPhone. The controls are split between the Slideshow button and the Settings - Photos & Camera .

Sharing a Photo (3)

• If you have an Airprint-enabled printer, you can print a photo directly from your iPhone via WiFi, using the Print button.

• More allows you to hand off one or more

photos to other apps and services in addition to the ones provided by Apple.

Make Inkjet Prints from Your iPhone Photos • An iPhone photo is 2448x3264 pixels.

• At 300 pixels-per-inch (ppi), you can produce an 8.5x11-inch print without enlargement.

• At 240 ppi, you can produce a print that is 11x14-inches without enlargement. • If you use an app like Hydra to create a

larger file, you can make a high quality 16x20-inch inkjet print from your iPhone photo.

• If you have an Airprint-enabled printer, you can print a photo directly from your iPhone via WiFi.

Instagram

• Instagram is a free, online photo and short video sharing and social networking service

• Founded by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, launched in October, 2010

• Purchased by Facebook in April, 2012 for $1 billion • Over 300 million registered users, as of 12/31/14 • All photos are cropped to a square format, and a variety

(about 20) of digital filters may be applied to each photo

Books on iPhone Photography • iPad and iPhone Digital Photography Tips and Tricks, by Jason R. Rich, Que ($29.99). A comprehensive, up-to-date book on using your iPhone/iPad for creative photography. • iPhone: The Missing Manual, by David Pogue, O’Reilly ($14.57). An excellent reference book with in-depth coverage of all iPhone features and an overview of the iPhone camera (8th edition). • The Art of iPhoneography, by Stephanie C. Roberts, Pixiq. ($11.25). Profiles of noted iPhone photographers, and tools to help spark your iPhone photo creativity.

Improving Your iPhone Photography & Creativity

• A great iPhone photograph is a great photograph. • Zoom with your feet not with your iPhone. • Don’t text or edit a photo on your iPhone and drive or cross the street at the

same time. • Backup your iPhone photos regularly. • “Likes” on Facebook are a measure of popularity, not quality. They are not

the same thing. • Creativity is not a steady, smooth, comfortable process. You must be willing

to push the envelope, take risks, fail frequently, and go outside your comfort zone.

• Use your iPhone photos to tell stories about subjects you care about. • Passion, persistence, practice…..