Hey check it out...we've got a new series of iPhoneographer interviews just for you! To kick things off we're very happy to introduce Teri Lou Dantzler, an inspiring iPhoneographer from the great state of Washington! It's fantastic to have Teri onboard...enjoy the interview, and more to come very soon! <ul>


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<h4>Teri, tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into iPhoneography?</h4> 
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I have lived in WA state my entire life. I have two grown daughters who live about an hour from me. I have loved photography since high school however didn't take it seriously until 2004. The iPhone is a great tool for me with my background as an owner of a software development company. I remember when people thought the PC was a toy that would never run a real business, just as many think the iPhone is a toy that doesn't take 'real' photographs.
I got into iPhoneography seriously on October 4th 2010 when I took my first iPhone 'wow' image with the application 'ProHDR'. That is when I understood what a powerful tool I was holding in my hand. Shortly afterward I started a private FaceBook iPhoneography Group where photographer's around the US - from NY to Hawaii - shared their experiences, knowledge and passion for this relatively new art form. Since October I have been engrossed in capturing and processing on my iPhone.

<h4>What does iPhoneography mean to you?</h4> 
<p></p>The iPhone/iPad allows me to fulfil the dream I always envisioned for myself. I have always wanted to travel, take photographs and teach. I now do just that. In fact here I am in Iceland sill connected to my current students, blogging, and capturing incredible image on my iPhone.

<h4>How is it different from regular photography for you?</h4>
<p></p>The iPhone is different than regular photography because of the complete portability, ease to learn, low cost applications, and ability to simply play with your artistic possibilities. I have become a better artist because of the tools available to me. I have them with me all the time and engross myself in them whenever possible. 

<h4>Do you feel you have an iPhoneography style? How would you describe it?</h4> 
<p></p>I feel I am still creating a style. If I look back on my blogs I see that I don't see a pattern or style I see that I am still free flowing. I am focusing always on showing what is possible to my students and blog readers and growing with the possibilities. I am do have a smudging technique that sets me apart from other iPhoneographers that I am still developing with my self portrait images I call, 'My Back Side".

<h4>Do you think it's important to have an iPhoneography style?</h4>
<p></p>I do not think it is important to have an iPhoneography style or a photography style. However I would like to have someone look at a photo of mine and say, "Hey that is a photograph captured and processed by Teri Lou" that would be nice someday.

<h4>What would you recommend for a beginner iPhoneographer to easily learn the craft?</h4>
<p></p>First of all just like anything, if you want to be good at something, you need to do it a lot through practice and play. Practice to get better, play to enjoy it. In order to practice you must dedicate time. There are several great iPhoneography blogs to look at: <a href="http://iphone-antics.blogspot.com/" title="Harry Sandlers iPhone Antics">Harry Sandler's - iPhone-antics</a>, <a href="http://karenmessickiphone.blogspot.com/" title="Karen Messick iPhone Adventures">Karen Messick</a>, <a href="http://imadigitaldiva.blogspot.com/" title="Lynette Sheppard iPhone Diva">Lynette Sheppard - iPhone Diva</a>, <a href="http://www.iphoneography.com/" title="iPhoneography">iPhoneography</a>, <a href="http://lifeinlofi.com/" title="Life in Lofi">Life in Lofi</a>, among many others. A few people teach iPhoneography including myself online, <a href="http://www.danburkholder.com/" title="Dan Burkholder">Dan Burkholder</a> during one day seminars and workshops, <a href="http://iphone-antics.blogspot.com/" title="Harry Sandler">Harry Sandler</a> and I will be teaching a 3 day workshop in Washington State: teaching photography apps for the iPhone, iPad and Mac. During the workshop we will be in the field capturing images, processing the in class and printing them on the final day. I am always willing to help and enjoy sharing my passion.

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<h4>Give us some of your top tips for budding iPhoneographers!</h4> 
<p></p>1. Download two camera apps: Hipstamatic and TrueHDR. Be sure to set them up for highest resolution. Take a few photos and see what is possible. 
<p></p>2. Make sure you sharpen your images before posting them, always important in photography. 
<p></p>3. Process your images with a variety of apps. I believe that blending and brushing is what creates the most incredible images and works of art. 
<p></p>4. Use a tripod with an iPhone holder and create multi-stitched images using the AutoStitch app.

I always use a variety of apps in processing my images, my top go to camera apps are: 
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<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pro-hdr/id347104281?mt=8" title="ProHDR">ProHDR</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/truehdr/id340741871?mt=8" title="#">TrueHDR</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slow-shutter-cam/id357404131?mt=8" title="SlowShutter">SlowShutter</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hipstamatic/id342115564?mt=8" title="Hipstamatic">Hipstamatic</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/procamera/id300216827?mt=8" title="Pro Camera">ProCamera</a></li>
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My top processing apps are: 
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<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/filterstorm/id363449020?mt=8" title="Filterstorm">Filterstorm</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/fx-photo-studio/id312506856?mt=8" title="FX Photo Studio">fxPhotoStudio</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/image-blender/id414544492?mt=8" title="Blender">Blender</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photoartista-oil/id388848929?mt=8" title="Photo Artista">Photo Artista</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/perfect-photo/id322556359?mt=8" title="Perfect Photo">PerfectPhoto</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/impression/id364597384?mt=8" title="Impression for iPhone">Impression</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touchretouch/id373311252?mt=8" title="Touch Retouch">TouchRetouch</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dynamic-light/id422494924?mt=8" title="Dynamic Light">DynamicLight</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photoforge/id314173066?mt=8" title="PhotoForge">PhotoForge</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autostitch-panorama/id318944927?mt=8" title="Autostitch">Autostitch</a></li>
<li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grungetastic/id418140198?mt=8" title="Grungetastic">Grungetastic</a></li>
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I don't have a special recipe or combination but I would say that I use many filters in fxPhotoStudio to blend with when using Blender and also to brush with when using Filterstorm. 

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I use a variety of apps because I love the endless possibilities. As I said early I believe that the true artist came out in me when I began processing with the iPhone. To create the incredible images is possible only because of blending and brushing with an opacity brush. I don't limit myself at anytime, in fact I am always finding new and creative ways to use the apps. 

One of the reasons I love to process images on the iPad is the intimate feeling of being connected to my image when brushing my finger across the glass. You can't get that when working with a mouse or stylus.

<h4>What are your hopes for the future of iPhoneography?</h4> 
<p></p>I believe we are only at the beginning of what is possible as iPhoneographers. I can't image what type of artistic possibilities the iPhone/iPad photographic apps will present to me even a few months from now; but I do know that I will continue to be passionate in my adventure. 

Check out more of Teri's iPhoneography at <a href="http://iphoneographywithterilou.blogspot.com/" title="iPhoneography with Teri Lou Dantzler">iPhoneography with Teri Lou</a>.

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