One of the questions I get on a daily basis is “what do you use to take your pictures?” The generic answer is whatever is closest to me at the time. LOL! Ok, okay..to be more specific with details I decided to do this blog post. The complete answer could be one of 3 devices: whatever iPhone I have at the time (I currently have the 6+), my recently acquired Samsung Galaxy camera or the Canon Rebel Xs (which actually belongs to my daughter)
NOTE: A camera is another obsession of mine, it’s a good thing I don’t do drugs because I am truly dedicated. LOL!
Why?
1. The iPhone6+, well it’s the iPhone for crying out loud. Do you know how many hours I stayed up online to pre-order this baby? LOL. Honestly I crave the mobility Goldy gives me, yes I named my iPhone, what, you didn’t? I also enjoy the ability to edit and upload on the fly. Most of my pics are done with my iPhone6+ because well, it’s ALWAYS with me. Here is pic taken with my iPhone6+. UHM yeah that yarn and THAT hat…we’ll talk about that later.
2. The Samsung Galaxy camera I use because it has a 21x zoom capability. This is perfect when I do the craft shows and need to get close. It also has wifi capability so I can upload to Facebook and instagram right from the camera. It has a pretty decent edit capability as well. I got it on sale from Best Buy. I did some research because I knew someone would ask.
- $349.99
- Wi-Fi Camera with Android 4.3 for access to apps and sharing
- 21x Optical Zoom for Great Shots Up Front and From a Distance
- 4.8″ HD Super Clear Display – Huge Screen for Crisp and Beautiful
Here are some pics taken with the Samsung
3. The Canon Rebel XS is first and foremost my daughter’s camera..there I admitted it, you happy? LOL I want my own DSLR but why when she doesn’t use hers anymore. This is an older model so I couldn’t find many details. I used this when I really want to control the focus.
- 219.95 used on B&H.com
- 10 Megapixel
- 2.5″ LCD Monitor
- 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
- Picture Style Settings
- interchangeable lens capability
Here are some pics taken today with the Canon
Ok so let me say this..after the pic is taken the editing begins and that is a different post. I promise to come back with the editing tools I use, whether on my phone, laptop or iPad. Another thing comes to mind while writing this and that is this..keep snapping. What I mean is take as many pics as you can and then pic your favorites. My brother always says I get the best pics of my nephew. Man, the way the little boy stays on the move, I snap a 100 pics before I get 1 that I like. LOL!
I hope this helps someone, please know I am no pro, I simply try and see what I get. I delete more than I save, trust me it is trial and error. Just go for it!
~GG
Loved the article, and the writing style, Gaye! Although I’m part of the this new, technologically-inclined generation, I find that I am somewhat lacking in what I know about all the newest of the tech world. However, I do love to take pictures. I’ve been out on a mission for my church for the last five months in a world quite different than my home, but its been so wonderful. And my favorite thing so far are those picturesque moments! Its such a blessing, considering that we can capture such a beautiful thing in such a quick image. I’m not the best photographer, but I do appreciate those pictures that capture the beauty of this earth. Here’s a link of some awesome sunsets/sunrises. https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/sunrises-sunsets?lang=eng
Beautiful pics, thanks for the visit
Thank you. I use my iPhone and iPad mini. I just can’t seem to get the right lighting when using them. I will be checking for you post about editing. Thank you for your tips and insight.
That lighting is trial and error and natural light is the best
Thanks for this information! It is most helpful. I appreciate all that you do!
I am happy you found it helpful!! Thanks for reading :p
Lots of bloggers think they need a Canon or some other type of DSLR to take decent photos, but more recent smartphone models have built-in cameras that are of exceptional quality, particularly the iPhones. And if you can snap your photos in natural lighting, even better! I have a Canon SX50 Powershot and love it, but I still whip out my iPhone to take pictures whenever I forget my Canon. Good post, GG!
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Omg!!! Drea let me get up from fainting! A comment from my blogging idol… Say what!! You have made my day! I agree lighting is key! 😱
GG, lol, you’re making me blush! I’ve been making my rounds trying to read and comment on some of your posts. I’m happy to do it. 🙂
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What a fantastic post! I have all three of these cameras also, but I am especially in love with my newly purchased Galaxy Samsung too. Uploading pictures directly to the interwebs have spoiled me. I don’t use my Canon nearly as much because it’s more bulky. The Samsung is really the perfect camera. Squeee!
Love, love, love reading about the life of GG! Thanks
Aww thank you for reading! Stay tuned because all three of these babies will get a work out this weekend