iPhone Artistry Paperback – March 6, 2012

This is a beautiful book in addition to providing excellent information. Burkholder has been an influence in my photography since the 90s so when I saw that he is now an iPhoneographist I grabbed it without second thought. I got it today and devoured the whole thing.Here's the problem with today's technology books. New hardware and applications are released way to quickly for the traditional publishing industry. Although this book was published in 2012 iPhone 5 is not included. That is not really a problem because the core camera hasn't changed that much (panorama is new but most people don't use that everyday). You'd think an ebook would be better but publishers don't seem to grasp the concept of upgrade very well. That's why you want to choose authors that have more experience beyond technology. Burkholder has been manipulating images long before iPhone was a thought. iPhone Obsessed is another good one except his background is graphic design. The two balance each other nicely. In both books my favorite parts are the workflows which demonstrate how to make the apps work together. This will be the takeaway for me because it is not so app specific.

I've been reading several iPhone photography books lately and this is definitely my favorite. Dan Burkholder offers a good balance of photo-techno-nerd details and accessibility for people who are less concerned about technical / technique details. I say this as a high compliment, knowing that the author has great technical knowledge based on his prior publications.My own creative explorations of photography and image manipulation on my iPhone has exploded since reading this book and I continue to refer back to the book during this process. I initially downloaded the free apps (or free versions of paid apps) the author recommended. I've been very happy with the performance of all the apps, including the ones I've paid for as my explorations (and desires for certain kinds of manipulations) have expanded.Since apps are constantly evolving and being developed, one of the downsides of books like this is how quickly the details of apps recommended may change. I'd love to see a website link available in the book so we can continue to learn from the author over time, regarding his new favorite apps.

I had a workshop with Dan a few years back and found him to be a very good instructor. I had also purchased his book on making digital negatives, so I expected this book to have good visual and verbal instruction, which it does. I cannot wait to get all the apps that he has used and to get to work. I got so excited at the possibilities presented in the book that I could hardly sleep the night I began reading it. It's a find for anyone who wants to take photography to the next level. It's a whole new world.

I really enjoyed this book and found it to be most helpful and highly recommend. Dan does a great job showing us a variety of Apps along with some of the advanced Apps and how to apply them in our workflow. Learn about curves, levels, masking and layers and how they can give your work a more distinct look vs all the basic "filter" Apps out there.Definitely a great resource for anyone interested in "iPhoneography"

I have an iPhone 5 - and am trying to use it for frequently for my photography work. Keeping up the the apps that are really good and different - and worth buying / loading - is a challenge - not to mention figuring them out. Thankfully, they are all starting to use the same principles - so once you know one, you can figure a new one out fairly quickly. The book was helpful, but since this app world is moving at warp speed, I would prefer to get updated and new info online in the future - versus a hardback book - which will be out of date the minute it goes to print.

Burkholder writes well, and his style engages one. As for technical knowledge, I doubt if there is anyone who knows more. He has a history of technical innovations (see his books on digital negatives and Katrina), and he has carried this curiosity and intelligence into the field of iPhone photography. And finally, the word "artistry" in the title is amply justified. He is willing to experiment with artistic effects and he knows how to achieve stunning results. If you have a serious interest in using the iPhone to create innovative photographs, buy Dan Burkholder's book.I also recommend Stephanie Roberts' book. It is also first rate, but takes a different angle.

this is a great book! even though it is a few years old it is a wonderful starting point for those interested in the super capacity of the iphone to make great images.. Dan Burkholder is a great guy and a delightful speaker and teacher... Very funny! I took my husband to his lecture and now he is reading the book!! Thanks Dan for the jump start for my 65+ year old non computer husband!! Haha! great for any age!! get the book and spend 20 bucks on iphone Apps and have a great time!! and shoot better images!!

I have been taking images with my iphone for 2 years. I edit them on the phone sometimes but more on the iPad as my eyes are older.This is a really good review of many apps which really work with very clear instructions on how to get the most out of them.I would strongly recommend buying this book. I gave one to my brother in the UK as a gift as I was so impressed.

Slightly out of date as it is based on the old models of iPhone but still very helpful

Very interesting publication if you're interested in iphonography.

iPhones are often put down as being less than the greatest. Dan has shown in his book that with a little time and effort, you can produce some amazing photos with this device.He gives you a good idea of some of the apps you can use to work on photos. Some of these are probably a bit dated by now but others have been upgraded and revised over the years and still represent a solid way to work with photos.If you want to learn how to work with your photos from your phone and turn them into something most would be very proud to show, this book provides some excellent tips.

I have a confession to make. I don't own an iPhone. I saw this book in Waterstones and was bowled over by the sheer quality of the production, the technical detail in the articles, ease of finding information and most of all, the superb illustrations. As I said, I don't own an I phone but I do use an iPad, and the pleasure of drawing is even better on the screen of an iPad.

This book is more an app catalogue than a technical book. Lot of apps are no longer in use or have been replaced by new ones. The book focuses on Iphones 3GS-4 and 4S as a new phone, not a word about iphone 5, book no longer up to date due to new iOS versions. I thougt it would be more a "how to optimize your pics with an iphone" than a "how to use this selection of apps"...Could be reprinted with updates, either material or software (apps)