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AppArt School – How to Search for Photos on iPhone
AppArt School – How to Search for Photos on iPhone When you tap Search in the Photos app , you see suggestions for moments, people, places, and categories to help you find what you’re looking for, or rediscover an event you forgot about. You can also type a keyword into the search field—for example, a person’s name, date, or location—to help you find a specific photo. Tap Search, then tap the search field at the top of the screen to search by any of the following: Date (month or year) Place (city or state) Business names (museums, for example) Category (beach or sunset, for example) Events (sports games or concerts,…
AppArt School – How to Edit Portrait Lighting Effects in Portrait mode photos
AppArt School – How to Edit Portrait Lighting Effects in Portrait mode photos On models that support Portrait Lighting, you can apply, change, or remove the Portrait Lighting effects in Portrait mode photos. Tap any photo taken in Portrait mode to view it in full screen. Tap Edit, touch below the photo, then drag to choose a lighting effect. Natural Light: The face is in sharp focus against a blurred background. Studio Light: The face is brightly lit, and the photo has an overall clean look. Contour Light: The face has dramatic shadows with highlights and lowlights. Stage Light: The face is spotlit against a deep black background. Stage Light…
AppArt School – How to Blur the Background with Portraiture Photography
AppArt School – How to Blur the Background with Portraiture Photography To blur the background in iPhone portrait images, you can follow these steps: Open the Photos app on your iPhone and select the portrait image you want to edit. Tap “Edit” at the top right corner of the screen. This will open the editing interface. At the bottom of the screen, you’ll see various editing tools. Swipe left on the options until you reach “Depth.” Tap on it to access the depth editing controls. The depth editing controls allow you to adjust the amount of background blur. You’ll see a slider labeled “Aperture” or “Depth.” Slide it to the…
Saturday Poetry – ‘Untitled for a Reason’ by Tara Betts
Saturday Poetry – ‘Untitled for a Reason’ by Tara Betts This week’s Saturday Poetry matched with mobile photography/art is entitled ‘Self-Care Is a Psy-Op’ by Jameka Williams. I have matched mobile art by @1000worte with this image entitled ‘Winter Noon’. “So, when I was writing this poem, I was talking to someone who I knew there was no way I could ever be within the way that I had hoped. Even though it was clear, it reminded me that my heart had not shrunk and that having those aspirations for love was still possible for me. So, what does it mean to write about a love unrequited yet still imagined?…
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer Exhibition at Lightroom, London – A Transformative Journey Through Scale and Perspective
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer Exhibition at Lightroom, London – A Transformative Journey Through Scale and Perspective Recently I had the immense pleasure of attending the highly anticipated exhibition “David Hockney: Bigger & Closer” It has taken the art world by storm at London’s prestigious Lightroom. Renowned for his bold and captivating works, David Hockney is a visionary artist who continually pushes the boundaries of artistic expression. In this review, we will explore the breathtaking collection showcased in “Bigger & Closer,” delve into the profound impact of Hockney’s exploration of scale and perspective and analyse the exhibition’s artistic techniques and curatorial brilliance. A Transformative Experience: “Bigger & Closer” offers viewers an…
AppArt School – How to Shoot in RAW with an iPhone
AppArt School -AppArt School – How to Shoot in RAW with an iPhone Shooting in RAW format on an iPhone allows you to capture more image data and provides greater flexibility in post-processing. However, please note that not all iPhone models support RAW capture. Here’s how you can shoot in RAW if your iPhone model supports it: Open the iPhone camera app: Launch the default camera app on your iPhone. Access the camera settings: Look for the “Settings” icon within the camera app. It is usually represented by a gear or slider icon. Tap on it to access the camera settings. Enable RAW capture: In the camera settings, search for…
AppArt School – How to Shoot Professional Monochrome Images with an iPhone
AppArt School -How to Shoot Professional Monochrome Images with an iPhone Shooting professional monochrome (black and white) images with an iPhone can be a creative and rewarding process. Here are some tips to help you capture compelling monochrome photographs: Shoot in black and white mode: The iPhone camera app offers a built-in black-and-white mode. To access it, open the camera app, swipe left to the “Mono” mode, and start shooting. This mode allows you to see your subject in black and white as you compose the shot, helping you visualize the final result. Focus on contrast and texture: Monochrome images rely heavily on contrast and texture to create visual impact.…
What Apps Are We Using This Month? with Robyn Barron
Welcome to TheAppWhisperer’s new section, “What apps are we using this month” series, where we discover which apps you are particularly enjoying. Kicking us off today is non-other than notable Mobile Artist Robyn Barron @leafandflowerimages. Thanks so much, Joanne for the opportunity to participate in your wonderful ‘what apps’ theme. My name is Robyn Barron and I live in the small coastal town of Alstonville in Northern NSW. I am 65 years old and still working as a garden consultant and a botanical photographer. My flow of work always starts with Hipstamatic usually with Jane lens and Sussex film, altering the intensity with the range of tools available. This gives me a…
Introducing Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer
Introducing Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer Apple have unveiled Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world while allowing users to stay present and connected to others. Vision Pro creates an infinite canvas for apps that scales beyond the boundaries of a traditional display and introduces a fully three-dimensional user interface controlled by the most natural and intuitive inputs possible — a user’s eyes, hands, and voice. Featuring visionOS, the world’s first spatial operating system, Vision Pro lets users interact with digital content in a way that feels like it is physically present in their space. The breakthrough design of Vision Pro…
What Apps Are We Using This Month? with Michèle Polak – @debergenseboekenkast
Welcome to TheAppWhisperer’s new section, “What apps are we using this month” series, where we discover which apps you are particularly enjoying. Kicking us off today is non-other than notable Mobile Artist Michèle Polak – @debergenseboekenkast My app and the only app I use until now is: SNAPSEED which is my absolute favourite, many possibilities for me, this is enough. I do love to work with multi-exposure, I can’t really explain what I do, but the blues in my photos are not true to life. It’s a very friendly app, easy to work with. I worked as an analogue photographer! I made the digital switch and exploring took some time and…
