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David Schloss and the Imaging Resource Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smartphone Photography<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just after Steve Jobs finished launching the iPhone, I placed an order for one and have been using it, as well as a variety of Android phones, ever since. As a photographer who has done weddings, events, editorial, and commercial work, people ask me if I ever get upset that so many people are now \u201cphotographers,\u201d when a real photographer used to mean a professional photographer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I always say I think it\u2019s awesome, it\u2019s like the whole world got a superpower. Smartphone photography, and now videography, has changed how the world operates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking back at the images from early smartphones makes you realize how far these devices have come. Initially, photos on smartphones were merely snapshots, often of low quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later generations upped the resolution and low-light performance of smartphones for photography. Next came the multi-lens systems with optical zooms and the ability to capture photos with a defocused background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, computational photography features can be found in nearly every phone. Night modes, portrait modes, HDR+, astrophotography, computational flash, and more are all part of smartphone photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These accessories will help you enhance your photographic skills by expanding the smartphone\u2019s capabilities beyond its built-in features, making your phone more like a traditional camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Trust Us?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been using iPhones since the first model was released. The original iPhone had an abysmally poor camera, and it didn\u2019t seem like photography was going to be a significant feature that smartphones would be responsible for. I\u2019ve used iPhone and Android phones for photo and video use since the inception of smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Imaging Resource staff has been using and testing iPhone products for photographic use since 2010. That\u2019s when the iPhone 4 came out, the first iPhone with a truly usable camera.
Since then, combined, we\u2019ve tested hundreds of products and have used iPhones and Android phones for personal and professional use. For any products not tested by our staff, we consulted with trusted reviewers with whom we collaborate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


We never accept payment for placement, and even though our articles contain affiliate links, they never influence our editorial rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Picks at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Smartphone photography is all about portability and flexibility. For lighting, pocket-sized LEDs from K&F Concept<\/a> or Aputure<\/a> provide pro results without bulk. And if you\u2019re editing on the go, fast SSDs from Samsung or OWC will keep your workflow smooth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Picks by Category<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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