iPhone applications worth mentioning..

Lately, I have been trying to find applications (apps) for my iPhone that will encourage me to use it more for what it really is, rather than just a phone or music player. I have narrowed it down to a few apps that I think everyone should have. I tried to keep this on the topic of photography, but ... as you see... it's a variety of things.

The apps that everyone should have, or at least, try once:

1) Iron Camera - a camera simulator, that allows you to zoom-in/out, add vignette, set a timer and choose your own size. And all that BEFORE you even take the picture. Once the picture is taken, you have the option to choose a frame, a filter, add blur, or even some cute little stamps. The reason I liked this app was because it takes a picture MUCH faster than the standard camera on the iPhone would. The processing takes longer, but the snap is much faster (perfect for fast moving subjects

Here are some examples of photos I've taken with this app:

 

 

2) Histamatic  - another camera app that simulates old school cameras out of the 50s and 60s. Each photo is completely different - and right from start you have the option between three different lenses, and three different types of film (you may purchase other "hisptapaks" allowing you to have more options with film and lenses..) Each film and lens combo produces a completely different result - making this camera completely unpredictable and extremely fun. It even has a "flash" button, which makes the winding real sound, and adds a little bit of brightness to your photo. Here is the same subject, taken with two different types of lenses:

 

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3) Stanza : an electronic book reader for your phone. Would not give this up for anything. I've already read about 4 books this way and it cannot get more simple than that. This app is free with the iTunes App Store and gives you access to hundreds of classics for free! The pages turn with just one touch, and you have the ability to change font size, style, choose chapters, and best of all: define words that you're unsure of RIGHT THERE AND THERE~! Love this app. I have also been able to find some torrents with e-books that Stanza is compatible with (yay free books). The picture below shows what it looks like, and the bars on top and bottom disappear after about 5 seconds

4) Loseit: a nutritional database that allows you to track your calorie and exercise intake. They have an EXTENSIVE list of foods and exercises, allowing you to do this accurately. I love it because it has made me aware of portions and how many times a day I eat. Also, for people who are into it, the app allows you to track your nutritional intakes as well: sugar, cholesterol, fat, etc. Not just calories.

 

5) Jamie Oliver's 20 Minute Meals: How amazing is having Jamie Oliver PRACTICALLY in your kitchen while you're cooking? Well that's what this app feels like for me. There are lots of videos, step by step instructions, hundred's of recipes to choose from, ability to make shopping lists based on your choice of dish, and voice-overs from Jamie as you're cooking. Love it. Jamie Oliver took his time making this one - adding personal videos teaching us everything from: how to choose your herbs and cut them properly, to how to stock up your fridge, and how to cook your pasta. Apparently the app is constantly updated with new recipes and videos, so there is no possibility of getting bored of his meals! Highly recommended.

 

 

I hope my reviews and information has given you guys some food for thought! These kinds of "secrets" just need to shared. LOVE IT.

 

xoxo

Dottie