Photography DIY

How to use SD card reader on iphone as External Storage

This is a Simple Tutorial on how to transfer content from an SD card that you had in a Camera to your iPhone with the Apple Lighting to SD Card Reader.

Import/transfer photos and video files directly to your iPhone or iPad. Use your best camera to take photos and videos, and use your iPad or iPhone to backup, edit, or share.

This is a great tip for when you are on the field and you made a mistake and forgot your sd cards, or you ran out of storage and you don't have a laptop or any other device to dump and back up your content.

This method can be applied to android devices as well, just find a type c to sd card reader adapter or micro USB to sd adapter. 

Make your own Portable Green Screen - Easy GreenScreen DIY

While a professional green screen can be purchased for as little as $50, if your production is on a tight budget, it is just as easy to create your own green screen.

Today we show you how to make your own portable green screen. So here is how to make a green screen DIY; which is perfect for zoom meetings and just any creative idea you may have for your Instagram videos and TikTok videos.

You will need:

  • 2- neon green spray cans

  • 2- display boards from the dollar store

  • 1- 2” inch gaff tape preferably green chroma key

For decades, green screen technology has been used to create some of the most awe-inspiring special effects seen in your favorite movies and TV shows. Now at a fraction of the cost of most green screens, you can create awesome effects from your own home.

I want to take better photos, but I don't have a good camera (Inspirations)

"Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.”

― Henri Cartier-Bresson

Canon FTB QL and 50mm 1.4 SCC

Henri is right, your first 10,000 photos will be your worst, heck, they maybe so bad that you might want to give up photography all together.  But why give up? Is it because you do not have a good camera? I say keep grinding till you develop that eye. In the mean time, don't break your piggy banks savings. Stick to what you got and grow from there.

Now a days if you have phone, you also have camera is that simple. Especially if you have a phone that has been released from a year a go till now. But Bryan I want a camera because it has better dynamic range, and it has 245 Auto Focus points, or I need that new full frame camera because it can see at night. OK yes, all those nice bells and whistles are great. But do you really need them? especially when you are starting out on your photographs journey. All cameras are a supposed to be treated liked a tool and like all tools it needs someone to use them.

DSLR Cameras, SLR Cameras, film cameras and phone cameras alike dont have a sense of emotion, or they don't know composition. Its you behind the camera that can capture that moment and express what you want to say or show in your photo. 

Iphone 7S plenty of camera power

I'm done with the inspirations, lets get down to fun and business. So you want to take better photos, that is great! Its simple grab what you have and go out there and take photos. Thats it problem solved.

You just need to get out of your comfort zone and take photos. Find a challenge like for 7 days take black and white photos or take photos of things or objects of a certain color. Find what you like to take photos off, and go have fun and experiment. 

You have a phone camera! Awesome! Go out there and take photos with your camera phone, turn on your grid on your phone and learn how to follow the rule of thirds. Train that eye for composition and framing.  With your phone camera you can mod it and buy lenses for it. I like my Moment Lenses, they are awesome but they will run you a bit of money but its better than just buying a new camera altogether. I am not saying that you need to buy these lenses, im just saying they are the ones I prefer. There's lenses out there from LensBaby and PhotoJojo that you can check out, but you do get what you pay for, I'm just saying. 

Moment Lenses 18mm and 60mm

Moment Lenses 18mm and 60mm

iPhone 7s with Moment 18mm Lens

iPhone 7s with Moment 18mm Lens

Well I dont have a phone that has a camera. OK no problem, get a nice cheap camera like an old SLR camera or film camera. Some of them come with a kit lens. It can range from $20 dollars to maybe $300. Getting a film or slr camera will definitely will teach you not to go trigger happy and really think about your next shot since you only get 24 to 36 exposures on a 35mm film camera. The only down side that you will need to develop your film, if you are in Orlando, Florida there is a local store called Colonial Photo and Hobbie they will develop your film. Its a bit expensive if you only develop one canister of film but if you have many canisters its cheaper.

Canon FTB QL w/ 50mm F1.4 FD SSC

Canon FTB QL w/ 50mm F1.4 FD SSC

You can get also a nice decent DSLR or Mirrorless camera on craigslist, ebay or KEH. If you buy on Keh they sell legit, well taken care equipment, on ebay and craiglist you need to do your research. Yes, this is a bit moderate expensive option, but it will last you a great while. There's cameras that have WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities that will help you transfer your photos to your phone. With the Bluetooth or WIFI it can enable the phone to remotely release the shutter on your camera allowing the photographer to take photos wirelessly. Word of caution never leave your camera un attended.

Also these cameras like your phone camera lets your review the photos something that the SLR or Film camera can't do.

FUJI X-A2 Mirrorless Camera

FUJI X-A2 Mirrorless Camera

Each camera format has its pros and cons but that is something will cover on our next post. Keep and eye out for it. 

But for now I leave you my friends with this, whatever camera you need to use for your photography journey, make sure it does not break the bank, use what you have and keep taking photos. Make sure to use the following rules: the rules of thirds, the exposure triangle and the golden triangle for composition. With the more you go out there to practice and have fun; you will see that your will get better. 

If you have any questions or have a topic that you would like us to talk about let us know and we will post to help out. Sharing is caring. 

DSLR Photography Workshops

Many people think it is too complex to learn how to take great photographs. Or that they are not creative enough or that they need to have the “eye” for it. But that is just not true.

So, whether it's your first camera, or you're just looking to learn a new hobby or skill, the Garces Bros can help you get there where you want to be on your photography.

Our workshops are taught by experts and well knowledge individuals that love photography and film.

These workshops will teach you to build confidence using your camera’s settings.

We will begin on how to use your cameras Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO settings. These are photography fundamentals that you will never forget. As we progress we will move into composition, framing, lighting, and much more.

We also include with every one of our classes a free reference guide. The guide helps you practice and remember your settings for any camera that you choose to use in your travels, work, or hobby.

Get ready to learn on how take great photos and see the world through the viewfinder you are going to love what you learn – and how you will learn it.