[IG Weekly] angie178
Everybody is on their phone. Thousands of people everyday wear out their thumbs scrolling through photos, deciding which ones to post on Instagram. It’s so easy to do whether you’re a photographer or not; just point, shoot, choose a filter and post whatever you created. From funny duck face selfies, to breathtaking landscapes, to gritty city streets. Some use it as visual journal giving glimpses of their lives, while others have taken it to another level by creating works of art. All of us at Ruby Hornet are fans of the social media platform and decided to do a weekly series highlighting people whose Instagrams stand above the rest. Let us know in the comments section if you’d like to be featured, or let us know about some other cool Instagrams. Be sure to follow Ruby Hornet on Instagram, too.
This week’s featured Instagram comes from @angie178. If there’s one thing I do like, it’s landscape photography from places I've never been too. I’m drawn to this Instagram gallery because of its photo composition and the amazing landscapes shots from of our neighbors up north, Canada. Angie takes some great shots of what's around her and does some crazy stuff to her visuals when it comes to editing. Be sure to check out some of her photos here, and head on over to her Instagram for more of her work.
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Sony Xperia C3 Smartphone Is Built For Selfie Lovers
I guess it was only a matter of time before a company would make a smartphone aimed directly at those that love taking selfies. It seems like nowadays, taking selfies has just become the norm and has become part of the culture we live in. If you enjoy taking selfies, the Sony Xperia C3 might be a match made in heaven. What Sony has created is a smartphone that sports a wide angle 5 megapixel front-facing camera with a built-in soft LED flash, making it very easy to capture those special moments.
Not only does the Sony Xperia C3 have front-facing flash, there are some other software features that should help make the selfie-taking process a little easier, like a Smile Shutter, AR effects, and a feature that lets you tap the back of the phone to take a picture. Now, this smartphone probably won't change the digital photography game, and it won't be for everybody, but if you really like taking selfies you might want to give this a try.
[via Slash Gear]
Aperture Replacement APP OS X Photos Will Offer Many Features
Last week, Apple made an announcement that they would no longer be developing the popular photo management software Aperture and have instead decided to discontinue it. The reason being was that the company wanted to focus its time and energy developing the new Photos App. Since the Photos App is still in the works, there has not been a lot of information released to the public but it is known that the app will offer "professional grade features such as image search, editing, effects, and most notably, third party extensibility."
With some of these features, it will be interesting to see what the final product will look like and if it will become a full fledged replacement for Aperture or possibly something more. What will prove to be interesting is the third party extensibility feature and what it means for the users as far as editing capabilities go, but I guess will have to wait and see what unfolds for Apple's new Photos app.
[via Mac Rumors]
[IG Weekly] laura_austin
Everybody is on their phone. Thousands of people everyday wear out their thumbs scrolling through photos, deciding which ones to post on Instagram. It’s so easy to do whether you’re a photographer or not; just point, shoot, choose a filter and post whatever you created. From funny duck face selfies, to breathtaking landscapes, to gritty city streets. Some use it as visual journal giving glimpses of their lives, while others have taken it to another level by creating works of art. All of us at Ruby Hornet are fans of the social media platform and decided to do a weekly series highlighting people whose Instagrams stand above the rest. Let us know in the comments section if you’d like to be featured, or let us know about some other cool Instagrams. Be sure to follow Ruby Hornet on Instagram, too.
This week’s featured Instagram comes from @laura_austin. This is one of my favorite Instagram accounts because of the photos this photographer takes on her adventures. There are a ton of landscape shots that capture some amazing scenery that make me want to pack my bags and go explore. Whether she’s taking shots during the golden hour or at night, she has a style all his own definitely worth checking out . You can see some of her photos here and make sure to head on over to her gallery for more awesome imagery.
[via @laura_austin]
Adobe Announces Photoshop and Lightroom Bundle for iPhone
Adobe has recently announced some new stuff that should interest all of those that subscribe to their Creative Cloud service. Not too long ago, Adobe announced that they would be releasing a mobile version of Lightroom to all of its Creative Cloud subscribers, but it was initially only available for the iPad. That has recently changed as users will now be able to use the mobile version of Adobe Lightroom on their iPhone as well.
There is also an upgrade to the Photography Creative Cloud plan which is still being offered for $9.99 a month, but includes more bang for your buck. Included in the bundle is Photoshop CC, Lightroom, Lightroom Mobile, and the newly released app, Photoshop Mix. This free app was designed to organize all your photos into one central spot, as well as having photo editing capabilities. Everything is available now at Adobe for download, and it should be quite valuable to all the photographers out there.
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[IG Weekly] karim.mustafa
Everybody is on their phone. Thousands of people everyday wear out their thumbs scrolling through photos, deciding which ones to post on Instagram. It’s so easy to do whether you’re a photographer or not; just point, shoot, choose a filter and post whatever you created. From funny duck face selfies, to breathtaking landscapes, to gritty city streets. Some use it as visual journal giving glimpses of their lives, while others have taken it to another level by creating works of art. All of us at Ruby Hornet are fans of the social media platform and decided to do a weekly series highlighting people whose Instagrams stand above the rest. Let us know in the comments section if you’d like to be featured, or let us know about some other cool Instagrams. Be sure to follow Ruby Hornet on Instagram, too.
This week’s featured Instagram comes from karim.mustafa. This Instagrammer really captures some awesome images of NY/NJ and really pays attention to composition. You might have seen other galleries of the same cities, but this one stands out from the bunch thanks to his night time shots. Whether he's taking shots during the golden hour or at night, he has a style all his own definitely worth checking out . You can see some of his photos here. Make sure to head on over to his Instagram and hit that follow button for some more awesome imagery.
[via @karim.mustafa]
[Video] Canon's Tips on Proper Camera and Lens Care
One of the things that comes with being a photographer is to make sure you maintain your equipment properly so it never fails when you need it most. It's always good to keep your camera in good working condition by cleaning both your camera and the lenses that you have in your arsenal. For those who have just entered the realm of interchangeable lenses, it's good to be aware of how important it is to properly maintain your gear. To help out, Canon has released a video that shows how to maintain your camera and lenses properly and a list of things to check for to keep your Canon camera working great. The video provides many tips like how to clean your cameras sensor and a bunch more things that are helpful to its maintenance and longevity.
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[IG Weekly] spinphotoart
Everybody is on their phone. Thousands of people everyday wear out their thumbs scrolling through photos, deciding which ones to post on Instagram. It’s so easy to do whether you’re a photographer or not; just point, shoot, choose a filter and post whatever you created. From funny duck face selfies, to breathtaking landscapes, to gritty city streets. Some use it as visual journal giving glimpses of their lives, while others have taken it to another level by creating works of art. All of us at Ruby Hornet are fans of the social media platform and decided to do a weekly series highlighting people whose Instagrams stand above the rest. Let us know in the comments section if you’d like to be featured, or let us know about some other cool Instagrams. Be sure to follow Ruby Hornet on Instagram, too.
This week’s featured Instagram comes from @spinphotoart. This NW settler photographer can really capture a scene and it's apparent from all the images in her gallery. You really get to see nature and the vastness of the great outdoors in the Northwest part of the country. Anyone who enjoys landscape photography should really take a look at her Instagram account to see what she creates with her camera.
[via @spinphotoart]
