Sightseeing is one of the best things about traveling, and for some, traveling for the purpose of taking is pictures is a professional necessity. With smartphones being the small computers they are, it’s easier than ever to put professional-quality tools at your fingertips. From capturing to sharing to editing, these photography apps allow travelers the freedom of powerful technology to make their photos better than ever. Darkroom For photo editing, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better all-around app than Darkroom. The standard version of the app is available as a free download for iOS devices only. The developers of Darkroom boast of its ease of use, and user reviews echo this sentiment. The professional version of Darkroom - aptly named Pro-Kit - app allows users to create custom filters and use the Colors and Tones tools, all of which can be integrated into your Instagram account for one-of-a-kind pictures. One of the Pro-Kit’s standout features is Curves, which gives users more control over exposure levels compared to standard smartphone camera apps. The Pro-Kit is available as an in-app purchase for $5.99. In addition to custom filters, the Darkroom Pro-Kit allows users to edit directly in the app’s interface without the annoyance of importing photos. This saves time and makes taking vacation pics less time-consuming. Users can also access custom color adjustment features that aren’t available on most of today’s smartphones. 645 Pro Mk IIIDSLR cameras continue to be popular among travelers thanks to their ability to produce professional-looking photos. However, for professionals or even amateur photographers, carrying a camera in addition to your smartphone can be cumbersome, especially when traveling. 645 Pro Mk III is a powerful app designed to use your phone’s rear-facing camera thanks to its high resolution, and the controls include everything from development status to meter mode. The wide variety of controls are located right on the screen, making use of the app an intuitive process. In addition, the app offers many other features, including, but not limited to, white balance, auto-focus, histogram data, and various flash settings. The app works in both portrait and landscape mode for maximum versatility. The 645 Pro Mk III is only available for iPhone at a price of $3.99. A similar app for Android devices is Camera FV-5, which is available in the Google Play Store for $3.95. Motion StillsIf you have ever had the desire to turn a still photo into an animated GIF, look no further than Motion Stills. While there are a lot of photo looping apps available, Motion Stills takes things a bit further thanks to its stabilization technology. Not only can users loop a single Apple Live Photo, they can tie several looped photos together for the purpose of making mini-movies. This is a particularly useful feature when sightseeing and capturing panoramic photos of nature, such as moving water or a sunset. The Motion Stills app was created by Google and is also available for iOS devices. TouchRetouchMost smartphone users have become accustomed to the filtering and retouching features available in their phone’s factory camera app, but there are limitations to what standard camera apps can do. TouchRetouch fills the gap. If you’ve ever taken an epic photo only to realize an object was captured that essentially ruins the picture, TouchRetouch allows you to remove the unwanted item with a simple finger swipe. This is a useful feature for travelers, as it allows you to keep photos that are otherwise great and keeps you from having to retake pictures. If you find yourself on a sightseeing tour and cannot easily get back to retake a photo, TouchRetouch will definitely come in handy. TouchRetouch is available for both iOS and Android for $1.99. The app is also available for Windows-based phones in the Microsoft App Store for $1.49. SnapseeDThe great thing about Instagram is that you can chronicle your trip in photos while simultaneously sharing to your social media followers. If you’ve ever wished you could take Instagram photos in landscape mode, Snapseed is the answer you’ve been searching for. Snapseed not only enables you to take pictures or film videos in landscape mode, the app also includes preset filters that can be selected based on what effect you desire. In addition, Snapseed comes with a variety of editing tools that can be saved for future use, making the process of taking amazing vacation photos even easier. Snapseed is available for iOS and Android devices as a free download. As the adage goes, the best camera is the one you have with you, and technology has enabled us to have a camera available practically everywhere we go. Using theses apps will save space and eliminate the need to carry multiple devices while reducing the risk of losing an expensive camera that you may only use infrequently. With these apps, you’re guaranteed to take travel photos that are very close to professional-grade.
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AuthorBruce Eaton is the president and chief executive officer of i2 Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a hit discovery and lead optimization technology provider serving clients in the pharmaceutical industry. Categories
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