Whilst relaxing in Margaret River during the Easter break, I discovered a fantastic iPhone application called “Hipstamatic”. Once you download the application it works via your iPhone’s built-in camera and replicates the film cameras’ of old – like 50 years ago old! You can select your lens of choice, as well as film and flash units and can then make-up combinations of all three to suit the effect you are after! Shaking the iPhone gives you a surprise mix of lens, film and flash and stirs it all up a bit!
Extra films and lenses are available to buy from the online store. Of course, I had to have the lot, so for the grand total of about $6 including the actual application, I now have the Hipstamatic set!
Daisy volunteered to sit for me in the studio this afternoon whilst I practised with the Hipstamatic. For those who are keen, these shots were taken using the John S lens, Ina’s 1969 film and no flash. I did some grainy black and white shots, but I really like the look of these ones the best – they remind me of photos taken with a Lomo or Holga.
Somehow I don’t think people are going to be rushing to Houndstooth Studio for Hipstamatic images, but I’m finding it loads of fun to use on my happy dog!
Your thoughts?
Oh these pics bring a tear to my eye. I had a cocker spaniel as a kid and seeing these ‘old school’ pics of Daisy just takes me back. I love the look – it’s a great effect! Have fun!
Wot a stunning model!!!!! Hehehehe! These look bewdiful Alex.
Love it….there are some great apps out there. So was the modelling volunteered or were there treats involved?
Good ole’ Daisy – what a model!!!!!
Alex this is the application I was telling you about when you were here – remember I told you I’ve been using it over my normal camera mode and it looks totally pro! Loves it!