My favorite camera is the one in my pocket

Let’s settle the debate on what the best camera is – because it’s not the newest Sony A7R or Canon 5D. I believe the best camera is the one that is probably nestled in your hand right now: a smartphone. I recently upgraded from an iPhone SE to an iPhone 13 and the difference in camera capabilities is ridiculous, and that’s why I feel compelled to write this.

As a photographer for over six years now, my collection of cameras has grown tremendously from film cameras to point-and-shoots and mirrorless. I absolutely adore my Fujifilm Tiara, Ricoh GR II, Canon SX720 and Sony A6000. Though I use all of them quite often and each has their ups and downs, the iPhone remains superior.

While the capabilities can match that of a professional grade camera, it’s not the basis behind my favoritism for iPhones. What’s great about shooting with a phone is being able to capture moments quickly and beautifully, a characteristic that most cameras cannot compete with. 

Need to adjust from a low light to a bright light environment? Your iPhone adapts within seconds. There’s something to be cherished about the art of “iPhoneography'' and its impressive end results. Don’t believe me, here’s what the iPhone is capable of (with some editing, of course). 

But what exactly is the point of this blog post? It’s simple, but I’ve dragged it out because it’s something I’m passionate about. Professional photographers don’t want to hear this, but it’s quite easy to become a photog with just an iPhone alone. I think being able to capture life’s moments is what makes photos so special, and that’s what photography is all about, yeah? Who cares if it’s shot on the most expensive camera, do with what you have and make it work because today’s phone cameras are the greatest they’ve ever been. 

Peace out.