The very best camera to have is … the one you have WITH you.

In most cases that’s our phone camera.  I L O V E my iPhone because I never have to miss a moment.

There are a many apps out there that can  help you create better pics with your phone.

My favorites are:

Camera +

Allows you to pick your focus point, among a million other great things.  Take some time to explore & play.

This was picture of my daughter was taken with this app (unedited).

I touched the screen on her left eye, and you can see the sharp focus that resulted.

TimeCamera

For when YOU need to be in the picture.

Adjustable countdown up to 15 seconds, and it ‘beeps’ every second of the countdown so you know when the shutter will click!

Snapseed

By far the best editing app out there.  Again, take some time to play with this one.

I will do a blog post just on Snapseed in the near future.

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Hope these photo tips are helpful to you!

I’d love to hear what your favorite photo apps are – leave them in the comments!

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

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Hello again Monday! These summer weeks are flying by, we have been having way too much fun and even doing some vacationing. Still coming soon a few sessions to blog and a beautiful 10 square metal wall display …
This was my view yesterday, from the top of Table Rock Mountain in NC. All five of us + our two dogs braved a rocky and ‘moderate’ hike to the top & enjoyed this amazing (iPhone5) panorama.

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And here are my three lovelies.  It looks like they are on the very edge, but trust me, they are not!

Have a great day!

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

My baby girl turns 10 today.

Sweet, kind, loving, thoughtful, voracious reader, drawer, lover of ballet, violin & grits.

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Dug up this pic for the ten year mark.

Living in Hawaii paradise – kinda miss it.

Time flies, don’t blink too much!

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

I made my tea this morning gazing over fresh cut roses   The kids woke to cards and new books from their Dad.  This afternoon they will come home to big chocolate kisses from me.

We will eat our favorite marinated steak tips & a big veggie filled salad for dinner, with fresh chocolate dipped strawberries (by me) and whipped cream for dessert!

Hope your day is filled with love & indulgence!

~Kathy