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Sony Unveils the World’s Smallest 3D Camera

Sony is not messing around when it comes to the advancement of 3D. It is a format that the company believes so much in that it continues to advance the field in new ways that would have seemed nearly impossible a few years ago, but are threatening to become the norm now. The Sony 3D TVs have been around for a bit now, the PlayStation 3 has recently begun the push to 3D with a new firmware patch and several 3D games on the way, and now Sony has introduced two new 3D digital cameras to the market, and both share the title of the smallest in the world.

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Photo Tip of the Month: My Favorite Camera Apps for Your iPhone

by Whitney Hubbard,
Staff Photographer

Like so many people these days, I’m completely addicted to my iPhone. I love the easy access to email, the ability to Google the answers to my questions no matter where I am, and the amazing Maps app that saves me from getting lost every time I get in the car. My favorite feature, though, has to be the awesome camera. The iPhone camera is fast, convenient, and high quality. With a host of available apps that make this already great feature even better, the iPhone camera is a photographer’s dream.

I’ve tried out many of the camera apps, but I have a few favorites that really stand out from the rest. I’ve compiled a list for you, of the top 9 iPhone photography apps I recommend:

1) Photoshop Mobile - free A simple to use image editing tool for making on-the-go adjustments to your shots. This is my number one, can’t live without it camera app!

2) Hipstamatic - $1.99, $0.99 for additional lens packs Imitates the effects of a rare vintage camera. Turns your snapshots into something fun and truly unique. Use the add-on lens film packs and the ’shake’ randomize feature for even more options. So much fun, and the results are fantastic!

3) CameraBag - $1.99 A large, easy to use assortment of vintage camera effects that turn your snapshots into something a little more special! Great for people who don’t want to deal with the additional cost of the Hipstamatic lens packs.

4) Camera Plus / CP Pro - Free / $1.99 Turns your camera phone into a mini-DSLR! Comes with various shooting modes and tools to help you get the most out of your pictures. Both the free and paid versions are worth a try.

5) Flickr Mobile - Free The app for the website flickr.com, lets you browse and upload from your phone. If you use Photobucket, MobileMe, or some other photo sharing site, there’s an app for you too!

6) Sneaky Pics - Free Lets you take pictures secretly - you pretend to talk on the phone while it silently snaps away! Perfect for those moments when discretion is necessary.

7) Color Splash - $1.99 Will colorize a portion of your image and leave the rest black and white. Very cute effects, but it takes a bit of practice to learn how to use this app.

TiltShift Generator - $0.99 Will make the subjects of your pictures look like miniature dioramas. Especially good for landscape and architectural shots. A specialized app for slightly more advanced users.

9) Incredibooth - $0.99 Only for the new iPhone 4G. Uses the new second camera on the front of the phone. It imitates a vintage photo booth, and comes with multiple effects. Really fun, authentic results!

Have fun experimenting with these tools, and see how easy it is to transform your cell phone pictures into little works of art! If you’re anything like me, you’ll end up with a photo library of 1,000+ images in no time!

Welcome New Clients

Mangiante Photography is proud to welcome our newest clients!

• Aardvark Sweeping
• Bon Lin Middle School
• L’Ecole Culinaire
• Univ. of Tennessee - Dept. of Surgery

The future of our business truly depends upon the satisfaction of our customers, and we are happy you have chosen to become part of our family. We strive to provide all of our customers with fast, efficient service, along with the highest quality products available. If you are interested in our products and services, please contact us for more information!

Still curious who our satisfied clients are? Click here to view a partial client list.

Flickr Hooks Up with Facebook for Photo Sharing Love

Photo sharing website Flickr has announced a new Facebook integration tool that syncs you Flickr photos to your Facebook account. Flickr’s sync tools are built on top of parent company Yahoo’s Updates platform, and will push photo thumbnails, titles and descriptions to your Facebook feed.

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Photo Tip of the Month: Underwater Photography

by Whitney Hubbard,
Staff Photographer

It’s finally summertime, and everyone is making plans for a little fun in the sun! Maybe it’s a big vacation to the beach, a girls’ day by the pool, or a run through the sprinklers with your family. Whatever the reason for your water-side gatherings, you’re sure to experience a lot of fun things you won’t want to forget. Contrary to what you may think, these summer memories are the perfect excuse to break out your camera - even if you’ve got a nice digital model. It IS possible to take great pictures AND keep your camera safe when you’re hanging out by the water, and I’m going to tell you how to do it!

Have you got a digital camera that takes great pictures, but you’re afraid to take it anywhere near the water? You can purchase a plastic case for your camera, called a ‘housing,’ that will create a water-tight seal around your camera, protecting it from sand, salty air, and anything wet. You can find a housing online by searching for your camera model and “underwater housing” on sites like Amazon.com, with options ranging in price between $25 and $2,500 dollars, depending on the model of your camera. Whether you have a compact snap-shot camera, or a full-size digital SLR, there is an underwater casing for you. There is always a slight risk of leakage, but if you use the case properly, you should not have any trouble taking your digital camera with you through the slip-and-slide, or all the way into the ocean!

If the thought of an underwater casing is making you queasy, then perhaps a disposable underwater camera would be a better choice for you. The bonus to using a disposable camera is obvious - you don’t have to worry about destroying your expensive investment! Though the image quality will not be equal to what your regular camera takes, the versatility and ease of disposable cameras make them great options for budget trips and younger hands. You can still find film disposable cameras at most convenience stores, but digital disposables are also available, for just a few more dollars. If you’re willing to pay a little more up front, you can skip the hassle of taking the camera back to the store to develop the film. But, if you’re one of those people that forget to make prints, you might find that a disposable film camera is a great way to remind yourself to finally get those vacation pictures printed and framed!

Do an internet search for underwater photography, and check out all the cool things you can do with a water-capable camera. Whether it’s a run in the sprinkler, some snapshots in the pool, or a snorkeling expedition in the ocean, you’re sure to get some unique and unforgettable results when you take your camera with you!

Polaroid Brings Instant Photography Back

Remember the Polaroid instant camera - an early victim of the digital picture age? Well, now it’s back by popular demand, proving that old technology can sometimes fight back against the march of progress. Many of us, it turns out, miss being able to see images rendered instantly into prints - even those snaps of us looking daft at parties, for which the Polaroid was best known.

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Welcome New Clients!

Mangiante Photography is proud to welcome our newest clients!

• Diamond Dance All-Star Pom
• Wunderlich Securities

The future of our business truly depends upon the satisfaction of our customers, and we are happy you have chosen to become part of our family. We strive to provide all of our customers with fast, efficient service, along with the highest quality products available. If you are interested in our products and services, please contact us for more information!

Still curious who our satisfied clients are? Click here to view a partial client list.

Photo Tip of the Month: Photo Fun in the Sun

by Whitney Hubbard,
Staff Photographer

Summer is almost here! If you’re like me, you’ll be spending a lot of time outside and using the great weather as a photo opportunity. Working around the full sunlight while taking pictures requires a few tricks and a little forethought to pull off, so I’ve made a list of a few simple tips to help you while you’re shooting outside in the sunny summertime!

1) Location, location, location!

As the sun changes it’s position in the sky over the course of the day, the way light will look in your pictures will also change. Early morning or around sunset are the best times to shoot, because the light is coming from lower in the sky and will often have a soft, warm quality. As a rule, it is best to avoid taking pictures in the noonday sun, because the light is coming from straight overhead and is the least flattering. Also, If you place your subject in front of the sun and shoot towards them, you will end up with lens flare. When you look at your viewfinder or LCD, if you have lens flare you will see like little hazy circles across your image that will ruin a photograph. The best way to avoid this is to move your subject so that the sun is behind or to the side of the camera. A quick way to understand the way the sun will effect your pictures is to take someone outside and walk all the way around them, taking pictures from different angles. The next time you want to photograph outside, you’ll know exactly what to do!

2) Shadows and shade.

The summer sun is strong and will cast lots of shadows, and these shadows can be your best friend or your worst enemy when you shoot. For example, placing your subject under the full shade of a building will even out the light on their skin and eliminate harsh contrast, while having your subject stand under the patchy shade of a tree may cause an unintended blotchy effect. You want to pay attention to where the shadows fall, especially on the face. Take the time to look carefully at your subject before you snap the picture, and pay attention to where you see shadows and bright highlights. Although shadows can cause some undesired effects in your pictures, the strong patterns made by the sun can be fun to play with. Dappled light through the trees or diagonal lines from a fence or railing can create an interesting compositional element. Experimenting with light and shadow may help you develop a more artistic eye, so don’t be afraid to try new things!

3) Light in your eyes.

Perhaps you’ve found the perfect location to shoot with the perfect amount of sun, avoiding lens flare and harsh shadows, and you get your subject in place. But suddenly, they’re complaining that the sun is in their eyes, it’s too bright, and they can’t see! You don’t want to catch them squinting, so what do you do? I deal with this problem on a daily basis, and I have a simple trick to solve it. Just ask your subject to close their eyes, and tell them you will count to three before you take the picture. When you say the number three, tell them to open their eyes and you can snap a shot during that moment before the sun begins to bother them. You’ll get a fresh expression every time, and your subject will be much more comfortable.

The best way to improve your skills at photographing in the sun is just to go out and do it. Get familiar with your camera, take a lot of pictures, and have fun! And take a second look at your camera’s manual. You might find some helpful tips in that little book collecting dust in your camera bag.

Welcome New Clients

Mangiante Photography is proud to welcome our newest clients!

• Covington High School
• Southwind Swim Team

The future of our business truly depends upon the satisfaction of our customers, and we are happy you have chosen to become part of our family. We strive to provide all of our customers with fast, efficient service, along with the highest quality products available. If you are interested in our products and services, please contact us for more information!

Still curious who our satisfied clients are? Click here to view a partial client list.