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  • How to take Burst Photos on iPhone 11 & iPhone 11 Pro / Pro Max and iOS 13

    Since the release of iOS 13 and the new iPhone 11 & 11 Pro range, I have had quite a few people ask me about how to take a Burst photo on the phones.

    Burst photos are are a series of photos taken right sequentially after each other, which then allow you to select the best one. This is most handy when you taking photos of high action or fast moving objects.

    As an example below I took this photo in a series of burst photos when trying to capture the lightning in a storm. I took over 150 images in the burst, but just this 1 that captured the lightning strike.

    Previously, in the previous generation of iPhone models (iPhone 10 and below)  you simply used to hold down the shutter button in the Camera App. That has all changed now, and you have to now Swipe Left (towards your camera roll) to activate Burst Mode. As long as you keep holding the button in to the left it will keep taking photos. If you hold the shutter button in (like you used to) the camera will start recording video

  • Introducing iStore Makers

    Introducing iStore Makers

    As many of you know one of my favorite “passion projects” was a concept called iPhoneograpy I co-founded in 2011 with the team from iStore. The concept was a platform for anyone to enter their iPhone photography into a competition and then have an annual exhibition. iPhoneography grew into something amazing, and soon started gaining a massive following. It has been exciting to see how the concept has grown over the years, and it’s largely thanks to the team at iStore!

    So now, after 5 years of amazing exhibtions we have turned iPhoneography around and enter iStore Makers. iStore Makers is a platform that allows http://www.istoremakers.myistore.co.za/login/anyone to signup and upload photos & illustrations that have been created using a Mac, iPhone or iPad. This opens up a whole new world, and a new channel to showcasing some of the best talent we have in this space.

    Below is an excerpt from the blog post I did on the iStore Makers Blog explaining what it is all about

    So you’ve been part of the iPhoneography family for a while now. For some of you it started way back in 2011 and for others, you submitted your first masterpiece to the competition in 2015. But somehow it feels like you have been part of this forever. What started as a small group of hopefuls in 2011, experimenting with their iPhones and capturing meaningful moments, has now grown to a community of over 4000 iPhoneographers who over the past 5 years have taken  over 18000 epic photo’s and won some even more epic prizes ranging from iPods to iPads to MacBook Airs. Every year we’ve gathered in Johannesburg and Cape Town to proudly show off what you have created at the iPhoneography exhibition. Whether it was a portrait of your dog, something abstract that caught your eye or a proudly South African piece, we’ve loved them all. 

    In fact, we’ve loved them so much that this year we’ve decided to start something bigger and better. It’s obvious that you’re a pretty talented bunch. Not only do you have a knack for taking some spectacular photographs, but some of you are creating beautiful illustrations that are getting us really excited. So we’ve widened the opportunity for you to now submit photographs as well as illustrations on any one of your favourite Apple products. It’s totally up to you. 

    And here’s the kicker. Gone are the days of the annual iPhoneography competition and only catching up with fellow iPhoneographers once or twice a year. We’re taking this thing to a whole new level. You now get to create, be inspired and share all year round. With opportunities to learn more with the latest tips and tricks, get involved in a variety of events and enter tons more competitions, we think you’re going to love it. Because we know you love to make cool stuff. That’s why we’re calling it Makers. And we can’t wait to tell you all about it!

    I’m excited to see where iStore Makers go. Each month a panel of judges will vote on who has the best entry for that month, and there is a R1000 iStore voucher up for grabs each month. Then at the end of the year, there will be an overall judging of all entries throughout the year, with an iPad Pro & Apple Pencil for the winner.

    To check out what iStore Makers is all about, visit the site at https://www.myistore.co.za/istoremakers/

  • iPhoneography 2014 is a wrap!

    iPhoneography 2014 is a wrap!

    10706631_1511037629141111_633160183_nI know, this post is long long overdue, but to be honest, I still find myself reminiscing back a month ago to this years iPhoneography exhibitions and thinking how I could (eventually) write this post and showcase some of the highlights.

    Simply, I can’t. This years exhibitions far exceeded anyones expectations. The Joburg event kicked off on the 1st October at the iStore in Sandton Drive. The layout and format changed this year with the exhibition still being hosted in the upstairs gallery area, while the basement was converted in an amazing underground stage area, where Michael Lowman strutted some tunes and the awards ceremony took place. We also had some of the Mother Trucker food trucks pull in for some really good food! We had over 1200 people through the doors on the evening, a HUGE response!

    The actual images in the exhibition were fantastic, and we exhibited around 200 images, including the new “really interesting” selfie category. The overall winner for the Joburg exhibition was Lindsay-Anne Hughues, with her image called “Found”.

    10724584_853068468051110_15062819_nA few days later we hit Cape Town. Well to say this was by far our best exhibition yet, in the 4 years we have been doing this, would be an understatement. Cape Town came out and supported in a big way.  We also had around 200 images on display at the really cool Woodstock exchange, and the very talented Beatenberg entertaining us. We had around 1700 people joining us on the night!! Unbelievable !

    So all in all, the 2014 iPhoneography Exhibitions were a HUGE success. The iStore team went full out this year, and I have to thank them for the massive success of the events. I can’t believe that almost 5 years ago, I went with a small little idea, and it’s grown into this.

    Keep your eyes peeled for 2015 iPhoneography news, and some exciting new developments :)

  • iPhoneography Exhibitions 2014 – Joburg & Cape Town

    iPhoneography Exhibitions 2014 – Joburg & Cape Town

    10410129_765579780151305_6177338360537057300_nEvery year about 3 weeks before the iPhoneography exhibitions kick off, I get slight heart palpitations and sweaty palms, hoping that the exhibitions will be a success. So far, after 4 years, my stress has been unjustified and everything has run 100% smoothly.

    The way things are going, this year is going to by far be THE best iPhoneography exhibition we have ever seen! It’s going to be a cracker….

    That said, this year we made a few changes and if you are looking to join us, you need to book your free ticket. Time is running out and so is space, so I just suggest you get in there FAST!

    So, details for this years iPhoneography exhibitions in Joburg & Cape Town are as follows:

    JHB
    Date: 1 October 2014
    Where: iStore, 1 Sandton Drive (NOT the iStore in Sandton City)
    Time: 17:30 – 22:00
    Band: Michael Lowman
    Cost: Free entrance. Food & Drinks on sale (bring some cash!!)

    Cape Town
    Date: 9 October 2014
    Where: Woodstock Exchange, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
    Time: 17:30 – 22:00
    Band: Beatenberg
    Cost: Free Entrance. Food & Drinks on sale (bring some cash!!)

  • iPhoneography 2014 is a go. Entries now open!!

    iPhoneography 2014 is a go. Entries now open!!

    It’s been a few months since we wrapped up the iPhoneography 2013 exhibitions in Cape Town and Joburg. The response we had in 2013, was way beyond everyone’s expectations, and, well, to be honest, blown away by the response to both the entries and exhibitions.

    If I have to be honest, because of the enormity of the 2013 exhibition, my stress levels were way to high, and I even had doubts whether 2014 was actually a good idea. But, thanks to some rubber-arm twisting, and the fantastic team at iStore, 2014 is a go again this year. YAY!

    The guys at iStore have put together an incredible plan for this years exhibition, and I honestly can’t wait to be a part of this. This is the 4th year we will be hosting the exhibitions and I can tell this year is going to blow your mind away!!!

    Entries have officially opened, and ANYONE can enter. So, if you have ever taken a photo on your iPhone, you can enter. Simple as that. My “mantra” behind the exhibitions has always been to open it to everyone. It’s not about being professional, or being the best, it’s just awesome to see the variety out there. This year we have an all new Judges panel with a wide range of interests.

    So, entries are open until the 1st August on http://www.iPhoneographySA.co.za and you can enter up to 5 images taken on an iPhone. Once again, iStore have offered up some pretty rad prizes, like a MacBook Air for the winner, and iPad Minis for the category winners. Check out the Entry Guidelines for all the info

    Exhibitions will once again be held in Joburg & Cape Town (Sorry Durbs :( ) and the official dates of the exhibitions will be released soon!

    I can’t wait to see how iPhoneography 2014 is going to pan out. I do know though, that it is going to be AMAZING! Stay tuned for updates :)