‘Photo Apps’ Articles at Sweetnicks

July 2013 in Instagram

August 13, 2013 · Narrative, Photography

And with that, we are three and a half weeks out from going back to school and closing the books on another summer. I, for one, am not quite ready to say good-bye to summer yet. It’s been a wonderful one, full of ups and downs and in-betweens. We have made a good size dent in our Summer Bucket List, and with this being the last week of camp for the kids, that leaves three solid weeks to get the rest of the list done. Challenge accepted.

This round-up was the hardest I’ve done since I’ve been doing the monthly Instagram reviews. I actually had four extra pictures, but I tried to be ruthless and got it down to the standard 36. Interestingly enough, in July, I took the most amount of pictures, as compared to every other month this year. Stats, interesting stuff.

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March 2013 in Instagram

April 16, 2013 · Narrative

This was a tough one. Summarizing a month in 36 photos when it included Nick’s D.A.R.E. graduation, his moving up ceremony in the Boy Scouts, Madeline’s Kindergarten registration, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, a Baptism celebration, and a seven day vacation…? Not to mention, you know, normal life. I did my best, which, considering our vacation alone netted some 500+ photos, was no easy feat. But whoop! There it is!

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I Heart Instagram {and some of our other favorite photo apps}

April 9, 2013 · Narrative

There’s a popular story where a photographer is eating dinner at a friend’s house. The host remarks on the guest’s photos and how awesome they are. And, of course, asks what type of camera he uses.

Later that night, the guest and the host are talking about the dinner, and the guest says, “Dinner was great, what kind of stove do you have?”

Making the point abundantly clear. It’s not the equipment, it’s the user.

The best camera you have is the one that’s within reach.

Which is one of the many reasons why I love Instagram as much as I do. Because my phone is always in my pocket or (usually) within reach.

And I love that it has spurred a love of photography and documenting moments with the kids. When we’re going about our day-to-day, Nick and Madeline are capturing little moments, big moments, and sharing them. Nick thinks about composition and color. Madeline thinks about whether a photo is good enough to share with the world at large. If she’s in a shot I take, she has veto power if I’m allowed to share it, and there are some times when she’ll ask me not to, or for a retake.

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