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Smartphone (iPhone) photography - 16th June 2021 - Adrian McGarry

We would like to thank Adrian for sharing his extensive knowl- • Versatility – maps, tide tables, weather forecasts, sun &
edge so freely and willingly. Everyone who was able to join his moon angles are all available on the same device.
presentation agreed that it was a fantastic learning experience. He says that over the years he has learned to get the best from
Starting off, he surprised us all with the information that 85 % his iPhone. “Because I use a smart phone doesn’t mean that
of all images taken today are captured with a mobile device. Al- everything I have learned about photography is ignored. I treat
though he uses an iPhone 12 Pro, he emphasizes that even older this device exactly the same way and with the same expecta-
devices with slow processors, less memory and fewer overall tions as I have my cameras in the past.”
features are still capable of delivering impressive results.
His creative career spans over forty-five years, giving him experi- Although a smart phone is particularly suitable for street pho-
tography, because the user blends in so well into the crowd, he
ence in just about every aspect and level of the publishing in- found it to be also the perfect tool for landscape and art pho-
dustry. He has been shooting with an iPhone since 2012, which tography, using all the available option of slow shutter speed
is now his preferred camera because of its unrivalled benefits: (without complicated settings, no need for filters or a tripod),
• Convenience – always with us in our pockets and purses long exposure for light trails, double exposure for artistic pur-
• Lightweight – in comparison to other cameras systems poses, or multiply images for HDR – to name but a few.
• Simple – they are intuitive and easy to use (without the He admits, however, that a smart phone has got certain limita-
need for large manuals) tions when it comes to sport and wild life photography.
• Large App Store - for advanced capturing and editing (re- For more information and to look at his amazing portfolio visit
gardless of being an Apple or Android device) his website www.adrianmcgarry.com

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