iPhone photography in our world today
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It is a common sight for us to see people using their iPhone's to snap photos in public. They snap photos of food, scenery , people and practically anything or everything around us. So how far has the iPhone camera impacted our world? we are about to find out.
Since 2010, the iPhone and the use of its camera has been steadily increasing. Photos taken from iPhone have steadily and increasingly found ways to enter into places like Flickr and art galleries. Steve jobs succeeded and he revolutionized photography. Applications like instagram, Camera+. 360 panamera and other popular photography and effects software has also contributed heavily to the rise of the iPhone photographer. There are more than 7000 photography applications for the iPhone alone. iPhone photography has become so popular that even schools start to offer courses in photography specifically for iPhones only. for example ( http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/college-offers-course-in-iphone-photography/15050 )
Websites like http://thebeginnerslens.com/ , and http://www.iphoneography.com/ feature photos taken purely by iPhone cameras and are steadily increasing in popularity. The iPhone camera has certainty changed the way we see photography and certainly changed the world.
I feel why the iPhone camera has received so much popularity and attention over the years is due to a plethora of reasons. Firstly, it is convenience. With everyone so interconnected nowadays, it is a norm or even a must to carry a hand phone wherever we go. Carrying an iPhone where ever we go is like having a decent camera in the pocket all the time.This makes snapping shots very convenient , wherever we are. Secondly, with the world becoming more and more connected and with the pervasiveness of new media in our society, everybody feels the need to share what they are doing and who they are with. People snap photos to share it on social websites like Facebook and twitter to broadcast their activities to their friends, hoping to receive some feedback or responses from them. Thirdly, applications that edit photos are so alluring and designed so professionally that normal photos taken by normal photographers appear beautiful and professional. objects that were never photographed in the past are now photographed. People snap photos of everything. These applications make photos beautiful and gives people a sense of satisfaction.
Our young will never see photography again in the same light that our forefathers and ancestors did, not only due to the progress of technology but also because of the iPhone. what do you think of iphone photography and its impact on photography around the world? do share you insights (:
view link for some of the best photos taken from an iphone camera:http://www.iphoneography.com/
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It is true that iPhone photography is rather prevalent in our society today. However, the iPhone photography is not the only. Many holding onto other smart phones such as the Android or Blackberry are snapping away too. Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter makes it an easier access for many to view them as well. This encourages more people to snap away, providing a platform for them to share their pictures with one another the minute they take the picture. With such easy access, people start taking even more pictures with their handphones. Simple images such as a misspelt sign becomes duly emphasized due to these reasons.
ReplyDeleteWith such easy access to a camera and social networking sites on smart phone, there has also been an increase in awareness of courtesy on public transport in our country. Falling asleep or pretending to sleep without giving up your seat may lead to a sudden change in your level of fame in the country. It may have a sudden spike in your level of popularity as you would have gotten "STOMPED". STomp, a website set up by The Straits Times was set up as a public forum for youths. There, it includes images of any sort. From artistic ones, to those that defame others. The lines between courtesy and being afraid to get STOMPED is blurring. One no longer knows if the other party is giving up his or her seat simply because they are afraid to get STOMPED! Although this may act as a deterrent for many who refuse to give up their seat, it still poses a question to many - Do Singaporeans really know their manners?
Yes, the iPhone is an easy and simple too to share with others on the things that interest or perks you, but yet, do we only use it to communicate with others about the things that we see, or do we use them to defame and insult others. Although i do feel that the iPhone has impacted us and our society, we need to think about whether the iPhone photography has helped us grow together as a society, or slowly split us up into rights and wrongs.
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I love this post! I'm an avid fan of Iphone photography apps like instagram!^^
ReplyDeleteLike you've written, Iphone photography has become a platform for people to connect with each other whenever and wherever they are. People share lovely photos on instagram and people all around the world could view and comment on it. Sometimes visiting instagram can be like a virtual world tour for many people;they get to see the world at one platform.
Since such apps are so easy and convenient to use, everyone can be a photographer, not just those professional photographers. Such inventions has created an opportunity for ordinary people who have no knowledge of advanced photography skills to unleash their creativity and just snap away~