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The iPhone is an iconic product, and every one includes a camera, always at hand. This is a book for every iPhone owner with an interest in creating stylish, fashionable, exciting and unique photos, wherever they are. iPhone users are always talking about the latest apps, and with good reason; for pennies, extra features can be added to the phone in seconds, including hundreds of tools for photographers. This book selects the best and teaches how to use them through clear illustrations, inspirational images and a friendly instructional text. But this is no mere software manual; this is a book to inspire creative photographers. A series of photographic challenges that everyone can undertake will let you gain in confidence and train you to see great opportunities for arresting photos, wherever you are.
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I've got to take issue with other reviewers here. I did not find this inspirational or useful and, in many ways, you can find out more by just browsing the web. The early sections actually are useful: a good introduction to the strengths and weaknesses of the iphone and in particular the iphone camera. The section 'craft your toolkit' is great at showing how you can do more than just point and shoot with the iPhone.
Sadly from there it goes downhill. Had the book stopped at that point it would have been rather brief but useful. Instead we then go though a catalogue of photography apps (browsing the App store is better for this) and then 'inspiration'. Or thumbnails of photos that are really not very inspiring. Finally we move on to presumed professionals' photos and profiles. That is not what this book, from it's title, should be about. It is billed as a guide to photography with the iPhone, not a critique of other photographers works.
I feel a bit mean giving it only two stars but, if you bought it by the title and description you would feel short changed. It's something of a shame admittedly because it is a well produced and well written book: it simply does not focus on it's raison d'etre.
As a photographer, this book really helped me look at my iPhone as a creative tool, not just an easy, alternative solution to my other cameras. Filled with tips, inspiration and tutorials to make the most of my iPhone images, I especially love its small format which makes it easy and very fun to thumb through anytime of the day. A must-have if you have an iPhone, and ever wondered how others created those stunning images with their phones.
The Art of iPhoneography is a superb eye catching book (fashioned like a iPhone) and it's 160 pages are crammed full of valuable information and stunning iPhone photography.
Having owned a number of iPhone models through the years I consider myself to be seasoned in taking pictures and sharing with the iPhone. However, I still found this book to open my eyes and inspire me to do more and question some of my techniques. The book contains a combination of 'how to' use the iPhone and tips on being creative with photography in general.
The book re-affirmed my personal selection of iPhone apps and I thought it was great to see that people from other parts of the World are following similar processes in the making and sharing of their iPhoneography. I enjoyed the section showcasing nine iPhoneographers and found it useful to read about their passion, drive and different approaches to the iPhone and photography.
The Art of iPhoneography is an absolute must for anyone just getting into taking quality creative pictures with the iPhone but also for experienced users looking to find a new spark in their creativity. It also makes a lovely little book for the coffee table!