Tapping into your Mobile Photo Energy

If you are not using your mobile camera to shoot photography or video…this is what you’re missing out on (read all the way to the end for a special bonus) ⤸ 

First, imagine an outing where you: DON’T HAVE TO PACK YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAMERA 🤯

I know what you’re thinking. What about the quality of my images and my external lenses and all my other gear? How will I do without it? Why would I waste my time with mobile photography when I’ve got the good stuff?

Don’t worry friend, you can still USE your professional gear, too!! I’m just saying, you just don’t always HAVE to. I’m a girl who likes having options. Trying something new, focusing on a fun challenge, and stepping out of my comfort zone. Learning how to use my mobile phone as another means to capture my day, work, vacations, parties, road trips, beautiful landscapes, random videos, birthdays, branding collabs, and so much more in a creative way has opened so many opportunities; personally AND professionally! Utilizing the camera that is literally ALWAYS attached to my fingertips on an hourly basis just seems like the right thing to do, don’t you think? 

At the very least, let’s give it an opportunity to WOW us before we say, no thanks. 

So, how does the mobile camera compare to your not-so-inexpensive professional camera, let me break it down for you. You might literally fall off your seat, because I sure did ⤸ 

The latest iPhone 15 Pro Camera is equipped with the following ⤸ 

• 48MP
• Lens: 24mm f/1.78 aperture
• Image Stabilization
• Support for super high resolution photos (24MP and 48 MP)
• 12MP Ultra Wide: 13mm f/2.2
• 12MP 2x telephoto: 48mm f/1.78
• 12MP 3x telephoto: 77mm f/2.8
• 3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, 6 optical zoom range
• Digital zoom up to 15x
• Autofocus with 100% focus pixels
• Face I.D. by TrueDepth
• Shooting formats: RAW, JPEG, HEIF, DNG (oh, the choices 🙂)
• Customizable default lens (photo + video)
• Next-Generation portraits with focus and depth control 
• Shooting Modes: Night, Panorama, Macro, Portrait, Smart HDR 5, burst mode, photo geotagging
• 4k video with 24, 25, 30, 60 fps
• HDR video, Cinematic mode (my favorite for quick recordings), Macro, slo-mo, timelapse, night mode
• Screen: 6.1 inches
• HDR Display
• True Tone
• Wide Color p3
• 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
• 1,000-2,000 nits brightness depending on indoor vs outdoor
• Water Resistant: max depth 6 meters
• 6-core CPU
• 6-core GPU
• 16-core Neural Engine

WOW!! Did your mind explode just a little bit?! This little camera has SO MANY OPTIONS at any given moment for any given reason that it might be the silliest thing you ever did not to learn how to incorporate its versatility and honest usefulness into your everyday process. 

Okay, now that we just gushed over mobile, let’s compare these specs to that of my professional Sony A7iii mirrorless camera ⤸ 

• Advanced 24.2MP Back-Illuminated 35mm Full-frame Image Sensor

• 15-stop dynamic range, 14-bit uncompressed RAW, ISO 50 to 204,800

• Up to 10 fps Silent or Mechanical Shutter with AE/AF tracking

• 693 phase-detection / 425 contrast AF points w/ 93% image coverage

• Eye-AF with AF-C; Direct AF point 4-way multi-selector; touch AF

• 4K HDR Movie w/ full pixel readout, no pixel binning or crop

• Long-lasting Z battery for up to 710 images on a full charge

• Secure and versatile dual media slots (1 SD card slot UHS-II compatible)

• 5-axis in-body image stabilization, 5-step shutter speed advantage

While these specs are still impressive…I didn’t lose my poo 💩over it. And honestly, now I want to go out and get the iPhone 15 pro, I’m that impressed (and feel like I’m missing out on all the new goods…FOMO😆).

Now that you are informed of your choices let’s set the scene: You’ve decided to go on a little lunch date with your kids, leaving your BIG camera at home so you can do without the clunkiness of your camera bag at your side the entire day, along with all of your needed accessories. Not to mention you don’t mind not hearing the moans and groans that dramatically fill the air when your kids see you pulling out your camera…again. So, now that you have paved the way for easy fun with the kids without the muss and fuss of your gear, you are ready to hit the road, be present, and have some FUN. And hey, now you saved time packing up the car! Way to go, Mama 🙌.

You’ve arrived at your destination. It’s the cutest little Swedish town with its tea cup water tower, boutique stores, unique breweries, and sweet treats lining the streets of Kingsburg, California. DANG IT! You’re already regretting not bringing your camera, because this town is too darn cute not to capture every single little nook and cranny that catches your eye with its color, cuteness, and charm. 

Ah ha! Then you remember, you do have a camera on hand. It’s right there, inside your purse. It’s been there all along, discreetly by your side through every monumental event and every little moment of every day. Yet you continuously ignore it, grabbing your better camera, because it’s what you know. It’s what you count on. It’s what makes you feel confident and secure.

What if I told you that you could master your mobile camera just like your professional camera. That you could produce high quality storytelling images, edit, and post ALL ON ONE DEVICE with just the tap of your finger. Let me tell you, my friends, it’s a really good  feeling. Liberating, in fact. Not to mention how much time shooting and editing on mobile saves. I’ve cut down my photo editing time from hours to minutes just by using the Hello Presets.

These presets are so stinking easy to use that it takes all the work out of it, and allows for more creative thinking and editing. The AI presets included in the collection take away the tedious brush work it usually takes to make your photo look just right. Tapping your screen and immediately achieving clear, even skin tones is seriously like a magician created it. A preset to creatively pop your subject from your frame in one easy step is down right sorcery, and another preset to majestically pop color in all the right places, leaving your images sparkling with just the right amount of unicorn flare is like a magic wand. 

After lunch, you and the kids have generously walked around the town and you’ve finally stumbled into that sweet treat store you generously eyeballed up and down when you first rolled into town, because how could you NOT! The classic black and white awning and the lightest of pink accents that looks like it was kissed by a fairy, Bella Creamery was a MUST on the list to visit. We definitely had to treat ourselves with our favorite flavors and mark one of our favorite family traditions, cheersing ice cream cones 🍦.

A really great thing about shooting on mobile is that I have access to different focal lengths on my mobile camera immediately, without having to 1) think about what lens I want to switch to and 2) taking the time to actually switch out the lens and possibly missing the moment. Having access to an ultra-wide lens is honestly a game changer and allows for so much versatility when shooting indoors or close to your person. 

Finding ways to make my kids happy on a day-to-day basis is one of my greatest goals. Seeing the smiles on their faces, hearing their laughter in the air, and giving them the freedom to express themselves in a creative way in our experience together is such a highlight and gift. They love seeing the back of my camera when we’re out shooting, but I cringe when they ask, “Can I take a shot”. Handing my thousands of dollars worth of camera equipment over to my kids, which I then have to instruct where every setting and button is and how to use it, all while watching them struggle to even hold that heavy camera upright does not give me the warm fuzzies. Quite the opposite, actually.

However, I, without a second thought, am super excited to hand over my mobile camera to my kid and let them get into their creative zone, because they already know how to use it. This allows them to feel loved, creative, and included in this experience with them (which is a very special experience for us as photographers). And, you know what, their imagination blows me away every time and are usually some of my favorite photos.

Now that I’ve convinced you to leave your BIG camera at home, are you ready to spark some magic with your MOBILE?? In my new Mobile Photo Magic photography course I will share all of my tips and tools on mastering your mobile camera. We’ll tackle lighting, composition, creative storytelling, and mobile editing to help you harness the power of your mobile CAMERA to produce magical images, too. Whether you’re a beginner looking to explore mobile photography, a Content Creator looking to Brand your style, or an experienced photographer seeking to enhance your skills, this course offers new mobile secrets and techniques for everyone.

I will guide you through the art of mobile photography, from understanding your device’s capabilities to training your eye to see light, composition, and beyond the box of creativity so you can capture captivating storytelling mobile images, too, without the guilt and regret of not bringing your professional camera. I’ll share my secret techniques that will improve your mobile photography to professional levels so you feel confident, no matter what device you’re shooting on. I’ll divulge all my editing secrets on mobile giving you the knowledge and confidence to transform your images like a true magician. Are you ready to become a mobile wizard? 

Don’t miss out on a chance to master your mobile photography, I’ll be there every step of the way to coach you through this very detailed photography course. Check out Mobile Photo Magic here.

BONUS: Want to watch the video of our time shopping and exploring in Kingsburg, CA? Press Play