Snapp Shots by Adam Bronkhorst, Chronicle Books, 224 pages, $21.95.
You don't have to look far to realize that there are more people taking photographs now than ever before. With very few people still using film cameras the transition to digital is almost complete, but it is the smart phone that has turned the world into photographers.
Almost every cell phone now includes a camera in their list of features. While there may be a wide range of quality in these cameras, their inclusion has made picture taking the most accessible it has ever been.
Technology is constantly changing and reinventing itself and in the arena of camera phones this evolution manifests itself in the applications that are available. These apps provide the format for the pictures to be captured and at a very nominal cost they are affordable for anyone who has a cell phone.
Into this digital photo store, author Adam Bronkhorst takes us on a wander down the aisles to see what is available. Hipstamatic, Instagram, Camera Genius are just some of the better known apps. He offers advice on composition, exposure, flash control and delves deep into the various functions that are common to most apps. Taking the photo is just the first step though and Bronkhorst provides information on what you can do with it next.
Filled with examples, this book will not only answer the how to questions but it will also give you ideas and inspiration on what to try with your own photos.
