Got Mobile?

It's always beneficial to have a camera at hand, even if it is your mobile device. You may not get a second chance to capture something cool to your eyes. I make a lot of photos with my Nexus 5. Using a mobile phone camera was how my passion for photography became unlocked. I've made quite a few photos with mobile phones; and I don't keep them all.

When I'm out and about without a digital camera, such as my Nikon D5100, I will have the stock camera app open on my phone. So I'm ready if something or someone catches my eye. Sometimes I go out on purpose to make photos with my phone camera. So I get no interruptions, I might turn my phone to airplane mode. That means no phone calls or text messages while I'm composing a shot.

There are photographers who down play photos made with a phone camera as being real photography. Whatever. I believe those guys just want to hear themselves talk about an opinion. None the less, I encourage you to go out and make a lot of photos with your phone camera and have fun doing it. Choose one photo app and stick with that one.

In Concert

Sitting at my desk sorting through photographs I made of the band Jackyl, I am inspired to become a concert photographer. This would be alongside street photography. I enjoy attending concerts. Usually I sneak in my point and shoot camera to make some photos. Or I use my mobile phone.

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Go Light

When I hit the streets to make photos I go lightweight. This means I don't carry a lot of camera equipment with me. That can be bothersome with street photography, and you may miss a good photo opportunity if your busy changing lenses. Typically what I carry with me on a photo walk is one camera, one lens, extra battery, lens pen and a camera shoulder strap. If I'm shooting film, I do carry fresh rolls of film. The small items fit into my pants pockets nicely. So I find no need for a camera bag of any kind. Simplify your photo walks and carry only what you need.

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