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Social Photography Apps like Instagram and Hipstamatic have turned amateurs and hobbyists into budding professional photographers with the help of a slew of effects and styling options. It seems Smartphones are taking over the world of photography these days. There are a number of apps out there boasting unlimited features and easy user experiences but what are the functionalities users look for in a photography app?
• Basic editing/cropping
• Advanced editing
• Filters
• Social integration
• Artistic expression
• Humor (come on, you know you enjoy fatbooth photos)
It’s easy to get inspired these days with snow beginning to fall and the holidays officially upon us. So with the stunning backdrops that nature provides us, and the ease of a Smartphone, we can all pose as creative shutterbugs with the help of a few noteworthy apps. But with all the apps out there, which one is worth the download and then consequently the upload to a social network afterwards?
Here are my must-haves:
A few months ago, I learned of Eye-Fi. If you’ve never heard of Eye-Fi, that’s understandable — it’s not been widely publicised (though it was mentioned positively in Wired Magazine) and it’s technically not available in Canada. Unless you’re a geek (which I am) and/or a photography hobbyist (guilty as charged), you might never even come across it.
Eye-Fi (which rhymes with “Wi-Fi”) is a 2 GB SD memory card for your digital camera. It allows near-instant uploads from your camera to your online photo sharing service of choice, provided you’re within range of a Wi-Fi service. (Neil — you were right about more wireless ability!) The “how the heck” moment came when I asked how they managed to get a 45 foot range for transmission in an SD card, when my PC often drops signal from within the same room.
It actually seems to make photography more fun — it’s immediate sharing potential is amazing. And frankly, a little bit frightening…
