The 6 Best Mobile Photography Apps for Download Today (VIDEO)
Canadian photographer Davey Gravy has completed an exhaustive review of hundreds of mobile apps for capturing both stills and videos. He first narrowed down the choices to 50, and today he presents what he says are the top six of the bunch.
The first pick on Davey’s list is Moods and he says that what first stuck out to him is the superior design of the app. He goes on to explain that the photos you take with Moods look like they were captured with a film camera, thanks to all kinds of film simulations that can easily be customized however you like.
As he says, “think of it as the whole Fuji X100 recipe thing meets the iPhone.” Moods also has a clean and straightforward shooting interface with focal length choices for precise framing. It also offers ways to mimic the 35mm experience, including an option to turn off “chimping.”
Another favorite app is Lampa that prides itself on keeping things simple and realistic. Hence, the images you capture won’t appear over-processed or over-sharpened—”they’re going to look as natural as possible when shooting with an iPhone.” There are only a few filters available, including those for b&w and basic film emulation. Be sure to check out the monochromatic “Graphite” option that Davey find so compelling.
Nomo Cam is the app Davey uses most often, even more frequently than the stock camera app for his iPhone. He say he’s attracted by the broad assortment of cameras Nomo Cam provides and the precise way it processes his photos. He been using the app for years and appreciates how often it’s updated.
At this point there are three top picks remaining in Davey’s presentation of favorite mobile photography apps, and you’re guaranteed to find one that’s perfect for you, the type of images you shoot most, and your level of skills. Happy hunting! You can find links to all the apps discussed in the description beneath the video.
On a related note, be sure not to miss the recent tutorial we posted from another expert instructor who demonstrates how your smartphone photographs are impacted by the critical difference between optical and digital zoom settings. The same holds true when shooting with a “real” camera.
