The Best Camera Is The One That's With You iPhone Photography by Chase Jarvis

by Jarvis, Chase

• ISBN13: 9780321684783
• ISBN10: 0321684788
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-18
• Publisher: New Riders

Summary

Inspiration and insight for every digital photographer and iPhone owner from THE trendsetting photographer or our time, Chase Jarvis--Guaranteed to be the ideal gift for photographers and iPhone users alike.-The only book devoted to iPhone photography!-Provides insight and inspiration from one of the most popular photographers working today. If you are one of the millions of people who read world-renowned photographer Chase Jarvis's blog each week you are well aware that Chase has been preaching far and wide that 'the best camera is the one that's with you, ' like in your pocket right now, your iPhone 3GS. On a daily basis Chase shoots with very expensive Hasselblads, Nikon 3DXs and lights for the world's top advertisers. His first impression of the iPhone as a camera was 'it's totally useless, it has one button, and it's only 2 megapixels.' After rethinking these notions, Chase discovered that it's 'uselessness' was actually a form of simplicity that encourages spontaneity and gives users permission to break all photography 'rules.' It is the perfect camera! As more than 2 million visitors discovered (in just 72 hours) when Chase published his first iPhone gallery, the iPhone is capable of creating and sharing compelling photos. On each page of this book you will see a beautiful image Chase has taken with his trusty iPhone, with Chase jumping in on occasion to tell the reader about the thought process behind a particular image, which is sure to inspire. With this book in hand, you will discover what a powerful camera the iPhone can be, and you will be inspired to create and share the beauty you see around you every day. Chase has an enormous following through Twitter, Facebook and his blog readers (chasejarvis.com/blog). In fact, he has the #1 YouTube channel of any single photographer today worldwide. Chase Jarvis is a Seattle-based commercial and lifestyle photographer who is known for his unique and cutting-edge visual style that he brings to his work. Chase is the youngest photographer to be named both a Hasselblad Master and a Nikon Master. He has won many prestigious awards for his commercial campaigns, as well as for his personal work and business acumen. Most recently, Chase won The Advertising Photographers of America (APA) Merit Award for the sports, action and adventure category. In 2008, Chase took first place in the Special Effects category for The International Photography Awards (IPA). Chase Stats- --Chase's blog (www.chasejarvis.com/blog) receives more than 1, 000, 000 visitors per year .-100, 000 monthly unique visitors to chasejarvis.com.-1, 000, 000 page views per month to chasejarvis.com.-160 countries visit chasejarvis.com each month.-#1 YouTube channel of any single photographer worldwide.-Top 15 iTunes photography podcast worldwide.-More than 15, 000 Facebook friends and Twitter followers

Author Biography

Chase Jarvis is well known as a visionary photographer, director, and social artist. He is widely recognized for re-imagining, examining, and redefining the intersection of art and popular culture through still and moving pictures. While commercial work for brands like Nike, Pepsi, Volvo, Reebok, Apple, and Red Bull have earned him recognition from the International Photography Awards, The Advertising Photographers of America, Prix de la Photographie Paris, and numerous other industry buzz centers, his recent push into personal work and fine art has rapidly gained the attention of curators and art critics, mainstream audiences, and celebrity circles worldwide. The online hub for Jarvis and his work is at http://www.chasejarvis.com.