The Digital Photography Companion

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USE YOUR CAMERAPHONE AS A VISUAL NOTETAKER

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My point is, think of cameraphones as data recording devices. Signs, menus, people you

meet, they’re all perfect subjects for you to capture with your iPhone and then refer to

later when you need the information.

One of my absolute favorite uses for my cameraphone is to take a picture of the sign in

the ginormous parking lot where I leave my car before boarding a plane. A week later,

when I’m on the shuttle from the terminal to the parking lot, all I have to do is refer to

my phone to see exactly where my car is located. It’s wonderful!

When traveling abroad, take cameraphone pictures of your hotel, restroom signs, and

taxi cabs. Even if you don’t speak the language, you can point to the picture on your

phone to get help.

Any sort of visual information that you need to remember is fodder for your phone.

Don’t take notes, take a picture. And with email becoming easier all the time on smart-

phones, you can then simply attach the photo and send it to yourself or a friend who

needs the information.

Where to Go from Here

Now it’s time to shoot. e best thing about digital cameras is that you can take picture

after picture without worrying about film processing costs. e best way to learn the art

and science of photography is to take lots of pictures.

Keep your eyes open, keep your camera steady, and, most important, ...