Robert-Paul Jansen Discusses The Terminology Of iPhoneography
Robert-Paul Jansen, arguably one of the greatest landscape mobile photographers has written an interesting article on his new blog. In essence Robert-Paul discusses the terminology of iPhoneography verus photography. It’s an interesting article and one that I can see both sides to. I’m old school and have lived through the Nikon vs Canon era and it wasn’t pleasant. To me photography, is photography, whether you use a mobile device, yes iPhone or Galaxy S III, DSLR, Micro Four Thirds, Compact or even Analog 35 mm. I’m not alone in these thoughts, my partner is also a Technical Writer for The British Journal of Photography and feels the same and so many do. Robert-Paul wants to encourage talented ‘mobile’ photographers to grow in confidence and not to feel inhibited by the ‘big boys’. Many professional photographers use a mobile device in support of their big kit for example Dan Chung at the Olympics, some use it instead of. We are huge supporters of photography and art here at theappwhisperer and specalise in mobile photography that is what the site is all about, not labels just signposts.
I must admit, I really don’t enjoy these kind of debates, they are negative and dampen creativity which is my number one priority. Just enjoy photography, use whatever you’ve got to capture it with, tag it in accordance to the the device used, iPhone, Galaxy SIII, Nikon D600 whatever but most importantly, get out there and release that inner creativity.
To read Robert-Paul’s post in full, go here.
Joanne Carter
Joanne Carter is a British photography journalist, editor, curator, and the founder of *TheAppWhisperer.com*, one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated to mobile photography and art. Since its launch in 2009, TheAppWhisperer has become an international hub for artists of all levels to discover, learn, exhibit, and engage with contemporary photographic practice.Built on principles of inclusivity, accessibility, and artistic excellence, Joanne has spent almost two decades championing mobile photography as a serious artistic medium. Through interviews, critical essays, exhibitions, competitions, and education, she has helped shape and document the evolution of mobile art on a global scale.Her work has taken her internationally, lecturing on photography and mobile art at institutions and events including the Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea, alongside appearances in the UK and Europe. She has served as a juror for international photography and mobile art awards across Portugal, Canada, the United States, South Korea, Italy, and the UK.Joanne is also the founder of *TheAppWhispererPrintSales.com*, one of the first online galleries dedicated exclusively to collectible mobile art, connecting artists with collectors across Europe, the United States, and Asia.Before founding TheAppWhisperer, Joanne worked extensively in print journalism and photographic publishing, including roles at a paparazzi photo agency and as deputy editor of a leading photography magazine. Her freelance journalism, criticism, and commentary have been published widely in both the UK and the US, with bylines in *The Times*, *The Sunday Times*, *The Guardian*, *Popular Photography*, *NikonPro*, *DPReview*, *Which?*, *Vogue Italia*, *LensCulture*, the *BBC*, and more recently, the *Financial Times*, where her published letters on photography continue to contribute to wider conversations around the medium.Alongside her editorial and curatorial work, Joanne’s own photographic practice has been exhibited internationally across the UK, Europe, South Korea, and the United States. Her work increasingly explores themes of grief, loss, death, memory, and the body.Her current research interests centre on grief, death, and poverty, with forthcoming postgraduate study leading towards doctoral research in these areas.Joanne is currently developing new long-form writing and photographic projects and is available for commissions, editorial projects, speaking engagements, and collaborations.Contact: joannetheappwhisperer@gmail.com)
One Comment
Egmont van Dyck
Thank you for sharing this article with us. Though I have used the tern iPhoneographer often to describe my current photography, I do agree with Robert, it is all photography regardless of the camera mechanism one uses.
It is also for this reason I disagree when one is forced by creator Daniel Berman of Mobile Photography Awards and the likes that they will only except iPhone post processed images, especially when post processed applications have not caught up with camera apps like 645 PRO or MPro which permit saving ones image in TIFF.
Though several applications are offering more professional post production, they are still a long way off from certain features were I can endorse iPhone/iPad post processed.