Photos from the Past - Palouse - iOS Processing

Today I wanted to process this truck as if I had found the photo in a drawer of an Abandonded House in the Palouse. I knew there were several apps in my arsenal that would process it with an antique look however which ones would create just the right look I couldn't decide. 

It took several tries to get it to look like my minds eye was envisioning, but when I did it felt just the way I wanted it to. I truly believe that your emotions are such a driving force in the way you process and present your work. Once you know the tools that are available you can use those resources to play with. 

How do you know it is right?, well sometimes you just need to believe in your inner voice. As I kept trying new apps and blending my image this way and that, I kept hearing, "no that doesn't accomplish your goal." So I would add another layer of an antique like filter, "still not right" so I would back up a few steps and start over. It wasn't until I cropped it and added a filter that softened the entire frame did I really feel settled. 

So what apps did I use you ask? Well this time it isn't so easy to list them as I can't be sure if the Structure I added in Snapseed for the third time and masked it in with Filterstorm on just the truck really matters. The lessons I want you to learn are 1. Play with your apps to learn what is possible with them. 2. Keep in mind a theme or feeling you want to portray while processing. 3. Enjoy 

The original

Photo iPossibilities - Antique Look

After my Ah-Ha moment in October 2010 I spent months learning everything I could about capturing and processing with iPhone applications. I was an addict spending 12-14 hours a day looking for my next fix - an app that I could explore and play with.

Since that time I have been committed to processing ONLY on my iPhone and iPad. I want everyone to know that the images posted on my blog are possible with only these two devices. I am so committed that I have traveled to far away places with only my iPhone and iPad, mind you I did have a back up of each, just in case.

Long ago I set a goal to motivate, inspire and show what is photographically possible with iOS applications on the iPhone and iPad. I started teaching to help fulfill those goals.

Today I am launching, "Photo iPossibilities" a Monday column that will address questions from you regarding iOS photography to hopefully continue to fulfill my goal and keep you inspired.

My first column shows a before and after image from Cambodia. The original image was captured just before sunset as the boats were coming back from a tourist cruise. I processed the image in many steps before deciding on the final result. I knew from the beginning that I wanted to create an antique look. I made that choice for a couple reasons. 1. The scene appeared to be timeless. 2. I knew when I captured it that I would have a hard time getting any detail or light in the foreground since it was strongly backlight.

So if today's question was: Is it possible to create an antique image with only the iOS applications? The answer would be yes. In my example I used OldPhotoPro, Dynamic Light, Filterstorm and TouchRetouch. I also recommend Vintage HD (iPad), Pic Grunger, Noir as other options.

Before processing

Processed in a timeless fashion

For more detailed information go to the Mobile Phone Photography Site.

Now it is your turn? What questions do you have? Please email them to teri@terilou.com if you have a specific photo that you have questions about send it along. I will be posting the next "Photographically Possible" next Monday. Thanks and I look forward to your questions. 

Online courses start again on May 14th. Sign up soon. Coming Soon!!! MyiPadLive  -  Live Online Tutoring and Lessons.

Pinterest Contributors and iPhone Photography

Yesterday it was mentioned that I am now a 'Pinner' on Pinterest, pinning various iPhone Photography items along with a few other interesting things. When learning the ropes I discovered that community boards can be created, so an idea.

I have created two boards that allow 'others' like you to contribute. The first one is for iPhone Photography -  'iPhone Photography on Pinterest - A Board'.  The second board is for pinning Photographic Apps -  'iOS Apps for Photography - A Board' So here is how it works: The boards can be found on Pinterest by clicking on the links above. If you would like to contribute first follow me in Pinterest and then send me an email asking to be invited as a contributor, make sure to send your Pinterest Name.  teri@terilou.com

Once added you can contribute by pinning to the board. With your help these boards will be a wealth of information for all iPhone Photographers. If all goes well I will continue to add other community boards...so what do you think? Send me an email.


The Last Pixel Show is pleased to announce two destination iPhone Photography Workshops. The first is in Napa Valley this April and the second is in Palouse this August. Please click the images on the sidebar links for more information. You can also go directly to the website at http://thelastpixelshow.org. 


 Online courses start again on March 5th. Sign up soon.

Photo Contest - Winner receives free iPhoneography 101 Course

written by fxPhotoStudio

Creative challenge: win free iPhoneography course

Either you consider yourself a pro iPhoneographer or still a beginner, it is always good to get some additional practice and learning. Here is an awesome creative challenge for you with a chance to get FX Photo Studio PRO for Mac and - attention here - FREE iPhoneography 101course from a great photographer Teri Lou Dantzler.

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Rules are as simple as ABC. Here are pictures, taken by Teri Lou (check more on our Facebook page). Pick any of these images and see what you can turn them into with the new FX Photo Studio 4.0. Apply masking, mix 194 effects and inspire the artist within. Challenge ends on August 2nd and starts from the second you read this post.

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When you are done with images, upload them on Facebook or submit via email(atsepko(at)macphun.com) with a subject “creative challenge”. Good news: you can use other photo apps as long as you use FX Photo Studio.

Today's blog image was captured in the Perkins House in Colfax, WA. I captured it with the HIpstamatic camera, however TimelessPhoto changed the square image into a rectangle.

Hipstamatic

PerfectPhoto

fxPhotoStudio

TimelessPhoto

Blender

Filterstorm

Grungetastic

DynamicLight

When processing this image I just couldn't stop. I loved the original image straight out of Hipsta and then I loved the effect with just fxPhotoStudio and TimelessPhoto. But then I wanted to use PencilPaint and AncientCanvas filters to give more color and dimension to the image. Next I had to use Filterstorm to dodge and burn in places. Then I wanted to add more to the rather large white frame,  so that is why I used Grungetastic. At this point I thought it looked terrific until I remembered DynamicLight, so I decided to add a little bit of it too. The art of processing is addicting to me. At times I am like the energizer bunny, I just keep going and going and going....lol!

iPhoneography Classes Available Now! - next class starts August 1st - limit 6 student per course. If you would like to learn how to capture and process iPhone images beyond a basic snapshot take an Online iPhoneography Course with Teri Lou. Two courses are available iPhoneography 101 and iCreativity. Click on the direct links in the upper left hand column of this blog for information, pricing and schedule.

Combining Painterly Apps

Single Horse Trailer

Spent another wonderful day in the Palouse. Travelled on some different roads south of Uniontown. The wildlife is abundant, sighting several dozen white tail deer with fawns; even a porcupine. The weather even though a bit chilly is sunny, feels great. So fun to turn a corner and discover treasures like this single horse trailer.

AutoPainter

ArtistaOil

Blender

Filterstorm 3.0

fxPhotoStudio

Don't forget to mention (Twitter) or share (Facebook) my blog to qualify for a free copy of fxPhotoStudio for the Mac. See Details in previous blogs.

iPhoneography Classes Available Now! - next class starts July 11th - limit 6 student per course.

If you would like to learn how to capture and process iPhone images beyond a basic snapshot take an Online iPhoneography Course with Teri Lou. Two courses are available iPhoneography 101 and iCreativity. Click on the direct links in the upper left hand column of this blog for information, pricing and schedule.