“There’s an app for that,” has pretty much become the mantra of the 21st century. And that saying certainly applies to photographers, as well. Whether you photograph newborns, newlyweds, newly engaged or beyond, there’s definitely a photographer app for you.
Check out our top 10 favorite apps for photographers below.
Photographer’s Ephemeris
Price: $8.99
For: iOs, Android, Windows
What it is: The Photographer’s Ephemeris is ideal for natural light photographers. It helps you plan outdoor sessions by telling you when the sun and moon will rise or set for any location on Earth. It also goes one step further by showing you how the light will fall on the land you’ll be photographing at.
VSCO Cam
Price: Free
For: iOs
What it is: A photo editor app, but one that gives you ultimate control over the editing process. It features an “innovative processing technology” that yields “results previous unattainable on mobile devices.” It also allows you to easily view image data, including location, date and preset used.
SnapSeed Editor
Price: Free
For: iOs, Android
What it is: Their slogan: “Snap it. Tweak it. Love it. Share it.” This is basically a camera app that lets you take and edit pictures and then share it with whomever you desire. There are lots of photo editing apps out there, but this photo editor has arguably one of the best white balance sliders out there.
Posing App
Price: $2.99
For: iOs, Android, Windows
What it is: A collection of 300+ illustrated posing suggestions for a variety of sessions, including children, couples, portraits, groups and weddings. It also includes helpful photography tips and tricks on topics such as, “accentuating different body parts,” “composition and equipment advice,” and, “face expressions.”
Noir Photo
Price: $2.99
For: iOs
What it is: This is another photo editor app, but it specializes in noir editing. “Noir Photo lets you transform your photos with beautiful, dramatic lighting and instant results. Peel away the color to a cinematic black-and-white, apply a lovely tint and then light up your subject.”
Microsoft PhotoSynth
Price: Free
For: iOs, Android, Windows
What it is: One of the best panoramic camera apps available, and it’s free. It lets you shoot wraparound panoramas and full synths, then lets you share your photos online. This is a great app for photographers who love shooting landscapes and want to capture their entire surroundings.
Photo Academy
Price: $3.99
For: iOs
What it is: Ideal for new photographers or those who want a refresher every once in a while. It’s essentially a “massive cross-referenced database absolutely full of tips, tricks and techniques for almost any imaginable photo-op situation.”
Price: Free
For: iOs, Android
What it is: A photography-meets-social networking app. If you haven’t hopped aboard the Instagram ship, it’s high time you do so. Yes, there are a lot of amateur photographers and everyday people posting snapshots from their daily lives, but there are also renowned and extremely talented photographer’s posting, as well. Think of it as a way to showcase your work and garner new business.
ExifWizard
Price: Free
For: iOs
What it is: This app allows you to read the Exif data from photographs you take with your phone. It also includes e-mail support and “an option to automatically scroll thumbnail preview images to the end of your camera roll or album.”
Marksta
Price: $1.99
For: iOs
What it is: A watermarking app that allows you to add your logo or text to a photograph directly from your iOs device. “Add a copyright notice to your images before sharing them …or add your Twitter name, or your website address. Whatever you want to write.
