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The iPhone became a staple in my camera bag about nine years ago when I acquired my first iPhone, an iPhone 4. At the time, doing photography with one’s phone was a novel idea, and many photographers who relied on large (and heavy and bulky) DSLRs for their photography, didn’t pay it any mind, much less afford it any respect.  All images in this article are Copyright © Rade Drew 2019 iPhone 4 But that was then! Today’s iPhone has matured to include features and technical specs that warrant giving the device a second look. This is especially true since the new series of iPhone 11s was just announced last week. But that’s another article for after we receive our new iPhones! In this article, I...

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Rad Drew
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Rad Drew is a photographer, educator, and speaker based in historic Irvington on the east side of Indianapolis, Indiana. He is widely known for his creative work in mobile and infrared photography, while also working extensively with mirrorless cameras. With a background in learning and development, Rad brings a clear, practical, and engaging approach to teaching. He leads destination photography workshops throughout the U.S. and abroad, presents to camera clubs and photography organizations worldwide, and offers online webinars and one-on-one instruction through his How I Did It!™ educational series. Rad’s images have received numerous international awards and have been exhibited in galleries and juried shows in the U.S. and abroad. His articles and photographs have appeared in publications including the PSA Journal, Luminous Landscape, TheAppWhisperer, the former PhotoPXL.com, and the Royal Photographic Society. He was named to PSA’s Who’s Who in Photography in 2018. Rad lives in Indianapolis with his wife, metalsmith Nancy Lee. Learn more at raddrewphotography.com.
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