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Urban Illumination: Capturing Light Trails with an iPhone

Urban Illumination: Capturing Light Trails with an iPhone

Noted photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography invites us on a visual journey into the world of long exposure photography and light trails in his latest video tutorial. Unleashing the photographic potential of the urban cityscape of New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, Pickett demonstrates how to use the hustle and bustle of city […]

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Pattern Interrupted: A Unique Take on Architectural Photos

Pattern Interrupted: A Unique Take on Architectural Photos

In a recent, enlightening video, photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography delves into the intricacies of architectural photography. Exploring the immense significance of patterns and their interruption, he opens up a new perspective for photographers aiming to capture the majestic beauty of architecture: In the realm of architectural photography, patterns play a vital role. […]

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Fishing in Times Square: A Street Photography Tutorial

Fishing in Times Square: A Street Photography Tutorial

Photography in bustling, vibrant urban spaces presents unique opportunities and challenges. The art of capturing compelling street photography involves a combination of technique, patience, and embracing serendipity, as highlighted by renowned photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography in his recent video tutorial filmed in the heart of New York City: Times Square, a place […]

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Urban Photography During the Golden Hour

Urban Photography During the Golden Hour

In a recent video, photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography takes us on a stunning journey through one of the city’s most iconic locations – the Brooklyn Bridge – at the crack of dawn. With the backdrop of a golden sunrise, Pickett discusses and demonstrates the art and technique of capturing photos during the […]

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Staged Street Portraiture Tips

Staged Street Portraiture Tips

In a recent tutorial video, photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography takes us on an insightful journey into the world of ‘staged street portraiture’. A shift from the common candid moments often associated with street photography, Pickett emphasizes the value of engaging with subjects to create powerful, unique images: According to Pickett, there is […]

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Symmetry: The Hidden Key to Stunning Architectural Photos

Symmetry: The Hidden Key to Stunning Architectural Photos

Urban photographer Clifford Pickett has taken us on a visual journey to The Oculus in New York City in this recent video, delving into the art of symmetry in architectural photography. Pickett’s insights on this powerful compositional technique shed light on how photographers can take stunning photos by observing and manipulating symmetry. Here are the […]

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How to Capture Pockets of Light in Urban Photography

How to Capture Pockets of Light in Urban Photography

Professional photographer from Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography, recently shared his insightful approach to capturing light’s fascinating nuances in an urban environment. His tutorial delves into the intriguing concept of ‘pockets of light’ and elucidates how they can be used to create compelling, dramatic results in photography: The core essence of Pickett’s technique lies […]

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New: Urban iPhone Photography

New: Urban iPhone Photography

Photography and exploration have always been a match made in heaven. The joy of capturing a moment in time, an emotion, a story is unparalleled. However, when it comes to urban photography, many find their photos lacking the same vibrancy and life they see in the city around them. This might leave you questioning whether […]

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Traditional Cameras vs Smartphones

Traditional Cameras vs Smartphones

Photographer Phil Steele explores the ongoing debate between using smartphones and traditional DSLR or mirrorless cameras for photography. As smartphone cameras continue to improve, many photographers wonder if there’s still a place for their larger, more expensive cameras. In this blog post, we will discuss the key takeaways from Phil Steele’s video comparing the two […]

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How to Take Panoramas with an iPhone

How to Take Panoramas with an iPhone

In this blog post, we will be discussing the most important takeaways from Emil Pakarklis‘ video on capturing amazing panoramic photos with your iPhone. Pakarklis demonstrates how to create breathtaking panoramic photos using the iPhone’s camera features while shooting in a stunning location – Gauja National Park: Key Takeaways: Find the right location: A breathtaking […]

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