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Staged Street Portraiture Tips

Staged Street Portraiture Tips

In a recent tutorial video, photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography takes us on an insightful journey into the world of ‘staged street portraiture’. A shift from the common candid moments often associated with street photography, Pickett emphasizes the value of engaging with subjects to create powerful, unique images: According to Pickett, there is […]

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Symmetry: The Hidden Key to Stunning Architectural Photos

Symmetry: The Hidden Key to Stunning Architectural Photos

Urban photographer Clifford Pickett has taken us on a visual journey to The Oculus in New York City in this recent video, delving into the art of symmetry in architectural photography. Pickett’s insights on this powerful compositional technique shed light on how photographers can take stunning photos by observing and manipulating symmetry. Here are the […]

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How to Capture Pockets of Light in Urban Photography

How to Capture Pockets of Light in Urban Photography

Professional photographer from Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography, recently shared his insightful approach to capturing light’s fascinating nuances in an urban environment. His tutorial delves into the intriguing concept of ‘pockets of light’ and elucidates how they can be used to create compelling, dramatic results in photography: The core essence of Pickett’s technique lies […]

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New: Urban iPhone Photography

New: Urban iPhone Photography

Photography and exploration have always been a match made in heaven. The joy of capturing a moment in time, an emotion, a story is unparalleled. However, when it comes to urban photography, many find their photos lacking the same vibrancy and life they see in the city around them. This might leave you questioning whether […]

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Traditional Cameras vs Smartphones

Traditional Cameras vs Smartphones

Photographer Phil Steele explores the ongoing debate between using smartphones and traditional DSLR or mirrorless cameras for photography. As smartphone cameras continue to improve, many photographers wonder if there’s still a place for their larger, more expensive cameras. In this blog post, we will discuss the key takeaways from Phil Steele’s video comparing the two […]

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How to Take Panoramas with an iPhone

How to Take Panoramas with an iPhone

In this blog post, we will be discussing the most important takeaways from Emil Pakarklis‘ video on capturing amazing panoramic photos with your iPhone. Pakarklis demonstrates how to create breathtaking panoramic photos using the iPhone’s camera features while shooting in a stunning location – Gauja National Park: Key Takeaways: Find the right location: A breathtaking […]

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Sunrise iPhone Photography Tips

Sunrise iPhone Photography Tips

In this video, photographer Emil Pakarklis from iPhone Photography School shared his tips and techniques for capturing the best sunrise shots possible. This blog post will dive into the details of his adventure, exploring how he made the most of the foggy morning conditions and the importance of timing: The Perfect Sunrise Conditions: Emil chose […]

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iPhone Photography Tricks You May Not Know

iPhone Photography Tricks You May Not Know

In this video tutorial, photographer Emil Pakarklis from iPhone Photo Academy shares seven little-known tricks for taking incredible iPhone photos that leave everyone speechless. He begins by explaining that the easiest way to make your photos stand out is by changing the angle you shoot from. Most photos are taken from the height of a […]

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All the Ways to Trigger an iPhone Shutter to Take a Photo

All the Ways to Trigger an iPhone Shutter to Take a Photo

In this video tutorial, photographer Emil Pakarklis from iPhone Photo Academy shares five unique ways to release the shutter button of your iPhone. He starts by introducing the importance of clouds when taking sunset photos. Clouds can either make or break a sunset photo, so it’s essential to choose the right configuration of clouds to […]

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How to Take Long Exposures on iPhone

How to Take Long Exposures on iPhone

In this video, photographer Emil Pakarklis from iPhone Photo Academy demonstrates some advanced long exposure techniques to capture stunning photos using an iPhone. He starts the video by introducing long exposure photography as one of the most exciting things you can do with your iPhone. Pakarklis first takes the viewer to the sea and shows […]

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