A couple of weeks ago I went to the zoo for no other reason than to take pictures. I love taking pictures at the zoo. But, when you're trying to stop your kids or grandkids from diving into the polar bear pool, or share their lunch with the penguins, it's hard to stop and get the shots you'd like. So... I went by myself, and took photos to my heart's content. For obvious reasons, the zoo sometimes doesn't provide the best backdrop for the animals. Not only are there bars, cag

One of the best ways to improve your iPhone photography is to use the manual focus feature. It’s really quite simple, and can make a huge difference. The iPhone will automatically set the focus for you. Most of the time, this works well- and this is how most people take pictures. But, sometimes you might want to focus on something different- maybe something more in the background, or something more to one side or the other in the scene. This is when manual focus comes in to p

When I first started using my iPhone and iPad for editing images, I came across the app Snapseed. This app is a Google product, and it's completely FREE! Here are just a few of the amazing features of this app: 1. You can improve and tune just about every aspect of your photo... brightness, contrast, color, shadows and highlights. 2. Cropping, sharpening and straightening (great for those crooked horizons!) 3. Remove unwanted items from your photo. 4. Add text 5. Tons of grea

It's often said that the best camera is the one you have with you... and that has never been more true than it is today. In fact, most of my photos these days are taken with my trusty, always ready, iPhone. We photograph everything... our kids, grandkids, sporting events, our meals, parties, ourselves... not a day goes by when we aren't snapping a picture of something. But, few people know the little tips and tricks that can make your iPhone photography even better. These are