App List & Handout Ready

This website has been updated for the Spring 2018 semester.  You will find the Day page details have been scaled back. The Apps page is updated with new links and some apps are now options while others are recommended. In case you miss it, the App Reference is a PDF document to use as your guide and note taking space. While I suggest you print it out, you might also load it into iBooks or another PDF helper app for on-the-go reference. Use the Apps page for direct links to the apps we will be using/discussing/demonstrating.

See you soon!

Example Workflow

During Spring 2017 semester I created Easy Workflow - Apple Photos for Editing and Posting to Shared Albums video and posted it to YouTube. The demo quickly covers editing in Apple Photos and launching Camera+ as a Photos Extension for additional edits before posting the finished photo to an Apple Shared Photos Album (restricted to just seminar participants). Watch this video to preview the workflow for our activities.

Online Gallery

Online Gallery - Exploratory Works from Two Semesters

Seminar Description - Spring 2018

This semester we are trying online registration, meaning you might find yourself on the waiting list. Previous participants will be enrolled but new participants will still have to talk to me or email me to be sure they have prerequisite equipment/skills and understand how this studio-participant seminar works. Expect a phone call or email from Melissa before Rendezvous.

New participants - Read and step through the details on the Prep page of this site. Play with your iPhone to check against Prep info - iOS version, available space and apps. Explore information on Apple's Shared Photo Albums - a critical service to support this class. Watch video playlists linked on the Videos page. Later we suggest watching the videos again to see what you missed the first time. Review other pages to see seminar approach. Revised apps will be ready by January 31st and sent by email to registered participants.

Pages revised on 1/18/18. 

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Seminar description:

This seminar has evolved from leader-led demonstrations to participant-led demonstrations where experienced photographers use multiple iPhone apps to create print-ready multi-layered artwork. in-class demonstrations and online shared albums are our critique and learning platform. Visit our website for activities, demonstration videos, additional information and examples of our artwork at https://rsiphonephotostudio.blogspot.com New photo artists should expect to purchase $25 in apps. Requirements: iPhone 6, 7, 8 or X; iOS 10 or 11. This is not a beginner photography seminar. Six meetings on Thursdays, 10 am to noon. 

Meeting dates: 2/8/18, 2/15/18, 2/22/18, 3/1/18, 3/8/18, 3/15/18
Location: See online catalog or leader emails

Remember, we often go to lunch after class. 

Field Trip - Last Class

This semester's last class will be a field trip into the countryside. We will get close to horses and other livestock. Carpools are encouraged and a great way to set expectations on the trip out and get closure for all the learning experiences on the trip back.

Shared Albums are inspiring

For two semesters we have used Photos Shared Albums to post our photos and evolving images. Two real benefits are that these online spaces are hidden from outsiders and we can add comments, questions and praises for one another. I hope you are feeling comfortable with Shared Albums and you will use this feature for family and friends in the future.

In-Class Table-Top Photos

Still Life Practice
Work around the room with various camera apps to take pictures. Hint sheets are available. How about inspiring each other by sharing your vision of what is possible. Or just go along with the chaos - oops - I mean "go with the flow."

If you want to practice Tabletop Photography at home, then here is our classroom hint sheet handout - use for your own discovery. Please post examples of your work to our Shared Photo Album.

Hold Off on iOS 11 Update!

If you are a confident iPhone / iPad user, ignore this article. Others, read on.

Don't purchase anymore apps on the class list for this week. In addition to introducing how to combine images, we will share strategies on how to prepare for an iOS update.

Go to Settings > General > About > Applications to see the list of apps that will not be compatible with iOS 11. If any on this list are critical to your enjoyment of your device -- delay in installing the update. (I will be sad to lose PhotoGene, i3DSteroid, Filterstorm Pro, Nikon D7000, PhotoMoon - not on our class list.) FrontView, for correcting perspective, is one of the apps not crossing the finish line. This MacRumors article explains the 2-year transition from 32-bit to 64-bit processor chip - starting with an iPhone 5S and later! So "old" apps will no long be available to our newer faster devices.

How will you approach this update? Or any iOS update. Or preparing to purchase a new iPhone. Let's talk on Thursday. Wired has a brief article on how to prepare for the iOS 11 update but the Apple mothership gives the best information.