With technology changing at a rapid movement, as consumers we now have more access to things that were considered luxurious to people centuries ago. One of the main advances that used to signify status, but now just indicate you have a smart phone is the camera. Today if you have a smart phone, you can be your own personal photographer.
Centuries ago, to take a photograph was a large ordeal. You had to have the photographer, the attire, the background, the concept but most importantly the money. In today’s era, you can catch a great moment with a couple swipes of your phone for free. Photography has become so common Apple uses the photographs from everyday individuals to campaign for the iPhone. Moments a man traveling across country can become a massive billboard in Times Square. As someone who has a personal interest in photography I find stuff like this amazing.
In terms of inventions, photography is relatively young. But the way it has become a universal tool I think is a great thing. Smartphone photography has greatly benefited me as a aspiring photographer. Realistically, I don’t carry my camera everyday because I carry heavy books and don’t want to risk the chance of losing it. But I do always have my phone. So if I happen to come across a cool image, location, or something that sparks an idea, I can capture on my phone and then use my camera at another time. So in a way, smartphone photography aids my DSLR photography in a big way.
Hi Geovanny,
I definitely agree that the smartphone is a great tool for a photographer and is an excellent temporary substitute to a full sized camera. While it won’t beat out a professional’s DSLR, I believe the camera on the iPhone 6S+ holds its own against a base model DSLR, and that alone makes it a tough choice when you have to decide how much you want to bring with you. This is especially true on a long trip where you will be exploring, rather than lounging in the hotel the entire time.
With the portability and ease of use of the smartphone, it just makes sense. It’s more convenience in a world where everyone wants immediate gratification. More than this, however, I feel like the iPhone has risen to such popularity among users because of the user friendliness of their system and photo taking process. When you compare Android and iOS, it is easy to tell which system will require more steps or set up to attain the wanted results.
I apologize, kcollins. I saw Geovanny at the bottom of the post and thought that was the author.
I agree with you and believe that smartphone photography is just a new form of photography. Everyone has their own preferences. I’m sure that there are many photographers that still will only use film cameras. That being said, smartphone photography is just a new form of an old medium. And as you stated, it can also be used in conjunction to assist with other forms of photography.
This is telling of the potential that many artists, writers or in general the public are able to use photography even if it is not our medium. Having the ability to have a portable method to which we can take photographs and later come back to them is astounding considering the fact that the digital age is relatively young. I agree with kcollins as to this is also the best method to take reference photographs.