Shoot Edit Share - Mobile Photography

Selecting Photos to Share Via
Instagram

Tagging, Apps, Facebook, filters, Instagram, Hashtags, likes and comments. It has become a lot more easier to capture and share moments with others, and we don't even have to be home to do it. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical when it came to mobile photography in the beginning, but there are a lot of things that it has brought to the culture of photography that I like. 

The best camera is the one that is with you - Chase Jarvis

Chase Jarvis coined this term years ago and it speaks a lot of truth. Whether you are walking the dog, spontaneously watching a sunset of come across some abstract graffiti on building wall. If the only camera you have is the one on your cell phone; you are going to take that shot. At any given moment in time, the best camera is the one in your pocket, and chances are that is your cell phone. Mobile photography has made a greater convenience for individual to capture moments without over complexional, expensive equipment. 

Sharing Photos

Sharing Photos Via
Facebook

When has it ever been easier to share photos with family and friends, or hundreds of followers? 10 years ago, you wouldn't dream of photographing the tower bridge in Downtown Sacramento then sharing your photo with hundreds of people within seconds after the shot was taken. Instagram and Facebook have been the main engines driving this Social-Sharing locomotive; and expect even more exciting innovations to come in the near future

Editing Photos Via
Camera +

Editing on the fly

There is a huge multiplicity of photo editing apps available for both iPhone and Android devices in the market. I am impressed with what these apps can do; it's like a having an arsenal of digital darkroom utility in your pocket. The ability to enhance, sharpen, convert, and transform your photos workout having to sit in front of a computer makes post processing a more convenient task for the general public. 

Conclusion - Availability and continuing development 

Almost everyone in today's fast-paced society has a mobile phone, and every cell phone has a camera (for the most part). So the opportunity to be a part of the photography culture is a lot more available and convenient to the world. The hardware and software is constantly developing and becoming more open to the public. With all of the utilities that we have to capture, edit, and share images, it's safe to say that we are on an equal playing when it comes to creating beautiful images. It's how w choose to utilize these tools that will individual set each of us a part. Continue to shoot with whatever you have and not be discouraged to test your ability and advance your knowledge.