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Key Differences Between iPhoneography and Photography

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It’s hard to overstate how profoundly the iPhone has changed the way we communicate and interact as a society. From the prevalence of social media to global commerce to wearables, the iPhone plays an almost omnipresent role in our lives these days. One of the biggest trends to materialize from this ubiquity is the growth of the iPhoneographer, or someone who captures and shares photos with an iPhone.Unlike a traditional camera that can be somewhat bulky and, oftentimes expensive, iPhones can travel almost anywhere, from the peak of a remote mountaintop to a crowded festival to the crevasse of a coral reef, and capture beautiful photos along the way. Both traditional photography and iPhoneography can create awe-inspiring photos, but there are a few key differences worth noting. Equipment Traditional photography typically uses a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera that can range from a hundred to several thousand dollars. iPhoneography, on the other hand,...

Ski and Snowboard Accessories That Will Take This Season to the Next Level

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If you live in proximity to mountains, you’re probably eager for this winter’s ski and snowboard season. With the diversity of equipment on the market today there are so many ways to escape and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re spending the day cross-country skiing in a national park, exploring the back country, cutting through the terrain park, or just enjoying the view from the lodge, these ski and snowboard accessories can help take your adventure from basic to epic. Heated Gloves Yes, these are a thing. Gone are the days of blowing hot air into your gloves to capture those fleeting moments of warmth and dexterity. And never again will you have to rush back to the lodge before your disposable hand warmers run out of heat. Heated gloves can make all the difference when you’re out on an all-day tour or even when you’re out for just a few hours on a rather brisk day. Most heated gloves come with a rechargeable battery and different settings so you can adj...

5 Tips for Stunning Winter Photos for Your Instagram

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Cultivate a breathtaking Instagram with gorgeous winter photos during this magical time of the year. The holidays, winter weather, and hygge vibes are fun moments to capture and celebrate. Instead of snapping yet another photo of your morning coffee, get out of your comfort zone and take stunning winter shots using your iPhone. Get some inspiration and iPhoneography tips from this Instagram winter feed tutorial. Upgrade Your Accessories During winter, a waterproof iPhone case protects your phone from snow, which is a smart idea when you’re getting caught up capturing the winter wonderland around you. It’s also staying a step ahead of accidental drops into a snow bank or onto an ice rink. Outfit your iPhone with a slim yet tough case that makes capturing that perfect winter image a breeze. Don’t forget to look into attachable iPhone camera lens kits, too. Take your photography to the next level by turning your iPhone into a better camera with a Wide or Macro lens...

Get Your iPhone Winter Vacation Ready with These Accessories

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While summer might be stereotyped as the season of travel and vacations, winter trips take outdoor adventures to a different level. Snow-packed sports, chilling excursions, and holiday trips make winter one of the most fun times of year to travel and experience the outdoors. Although you might forego your favorite swimsuit, there's a range of tech accessories that ensure you’re ready for any adventures that come your way. Protect your iPhone and trick it out with high-performance accessories to document and share your experiences, indoors and out. Here are a few iPhone-friendly must-haves to bring on your next winter vacation.  Super-Protective Case A shockproof and waterproof iPhone case is an essential any time of the year, including the winter season. Snow can have damaging effects on an unprotected phone and even on one with a regular case if it doesn’t have waterproof capabilities. Choose a case that is still fully responsive to Touch & Face ID w...

Back to College Must-Have iPhone Accessories

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Whether you’re about to start your very first semester of college or have your packing list down to a science for your last year of university, keeping your phone protected and accessorized can make your academic and social life so much easier. Picking out the right case or attachable lens for your iPhone might seem like a "treat yourself” rather than a necessity, but these high-tech accessories prove themselves time and again. You won’t regret tricking out your basic iPhone with these college must-haves. Waterproof Case Let’s be honest: How careful is anyone with their phone anymore? You’ve probably had at least three friends who have dropped their phones in the toilet or gotten soaked at a party by accident. Or even worse, your favorite water bottle leaks in your backpack and ruins your homework and your precious iPhone. Protect your phone from the unexpected with a waterproof iPhone case . If you’re looking for a streamlined case that can still fit into...

4 Tech Essentials for a Study Abroad Semester

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Before you adopt a new identity as a world traveler and study abroad in a different country for a semester, you have to pack. Deciding what to bring, and what to leave behind, can be a daunting task for any trip, but especially when you’re traveling and moving your life across the world for several months. Here are a few tech essentials that will make your life easier, safer, and more creative while you’re living life to the fullest during your semester abroad. Phone Camera Lens When you’re spending four or more months living out of a suitcase and a backpack, streamlining your belongings is crucial to your sanity. Instead of bringing a heavy-duty DSLR and camera accessories, take advantage of your iPhone and get an iPhone lens kit instead. This is a lightweight alternative that delivers the same high-level photos that you would get with an expensive camera. Choose a lens kit with macro, wide, and superwide lenses for the most versatility. The best lenses are ...

5 Tools Every iPhoneographer Needs for Next-Level Photos

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If you’re a travel guru, lifestyle blogger, artistic parent, backpacker extraordinaire, or any type of visual creative, you probably use your iPhone to take photos for your brand or personal social media. If you’re ready to step-up your photography game but don’t want to invest in an expensive camera, here’s a list of tools that will enhance your photos - using only your iPhone.  Attachable Lenses Ready to fool all of your Instagram followers into thinking you have a fancy, expensive DSLR? Get a couple of attachable iPhone camera lenses and see the obvious difference even before you edit the photos. A high-quality iPhone camera lens will have a few features that make it better than your basic iPhone camera. Anti-reflective and anti-scratch coatings guarantee you can capture those adventure shots without worrying about damaging your lens (we’ll get to your case later). Look for waterproof, dust-proof, and snow-proof lenses that will withstand everything you put it throu...