Mobile Photography

It seems smartphone photography has become the norm among both pro and amateur photographers, and this week’s top articles highlight this emerging trend. From the unveiling of the new Nexus 5 camera, to the tutorials aimed at taking better smartphone pictures, it’s safe to say that the smartphone is the new camera in 2013. Here are the top 3 scoops from last week that show the possibilities of smartphone photography:

Nexus 5 photography powers featured in new Google video clips

Although the new Nexus 5 came out a few weeks ago, there has been much talk about the new camera features. Just by looking at the specs alone, you would think that this is just your regular smartphone camera. However, the guys at Google released a video this week showing the new photographic capabilities of the Nexus 5 camera, and it’s a pretty impressive camera for what it’s worth. The video shows features such as Google+. Auto Awesome, Photo Sphere, and HDR+.

http://androidcommunity.com/nexus-5-photography-powers-featured-in-new-google-video-clips-20131125/

Five Ways to Add Interest to your Mobile Photography

If you’re planning on getting the Nexus or already own a smartphone, this article explains the different factors you should consider whenever you decide to take pictures. By following these simple tips, you’ll be able to capture interesting images and add interest to the scene you’re capturing. The article highlights the importance of perspective, lighting, and contrast in not only smartphone photography, but also digital photography.

http://www.mobiography.net/tutorials/ways-add-interest-mobile-photography/

2013 Black Friday Camera and Photo Deals

And in case you missed it, there were also some awesome deals for photographers on Black Friday. Some of the most notable deals were the GoPro HD Hero3 Black Edition, which was selling for $249 instead of $329, the Nikon D3200 with two lenses and a memory card for $500, and the Pentax K-50 DSLR kit for just $549. You can click on the link below to check if these items are still on sale or visit online stores such as best buy and B&H to check out current photography offers.

http://www.popphoto.com/news/2013/11/2013-black-friday-camera-and-photo-deals

Overall, it’s been an interesting week in the world of mobile photography. The smartphone is increasingly becoming the go-to device for photography, which is a good thing. It’s quite incredible to think that a device that can make and receive your phone calls can also take amazing pictures with artistic value. We will be following this trend next week with new articles, so stay tuned, and be on the lookout for new interesting scoops.