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“app” happy wednesday #31

February 4, 2015 by Barb 10 Comments

Hello friends, and welcome to “app” happy wednesday #31!

If you’re new to the party, this is a weekly link-up to share your photos edited with “apps” of any kind! Let me stress there are no rules!! Just join the fun and share any kind of artsy creation.

I’ve started using VSCO Cam exclusively for my phone shots because, once and for all, I want to force myself to figure out how it works. Yikes … I know that a lot of you love this camera, but I do not find it to be intuitive … I’m stumbling around trying to find everything from the camera itself, to the photos I’ve taken, to the editing screen … aaaccckkk.

When I downloaded it a few months ago, I also purchased the Limited Edition Collection of presets for $7.99 which gave me a ton of filters to play with. I’m not sure if this offer is still available, but you could check it out at the app store.

Today I’m not going to get technical because I’m just not that good at it yet. I managed to get a few shots I was happy with, although I don’t really like that light purply spot at the bottom of this image. I adjusted the exposure and then used the preset G2. I’m thinking I shouldn’t have lightened the image first … oh well …

vsco-peppercorns, "app" happy wednesday, keeping with the times dot com

To create the scene, I put some peppercorns in a tiny wooden bowl, set it on a placemat made of tiny wooden rings, and then scattered a few peppercorns around. I love the spicy, earthy, exotic feel to it.

vsco-peppercorns, app happy wednesday

What I find intriguing about this camera/app is the sophisticated images I see being created with it. I’ve always wanted a space where all my “stuff” is similar … you know … a trademark look that when people see it, they say, oh … I know that artist … so I’ve set up my profile on the VSCO Grid and am setting about trying to create a unified-looking feed.

This is an example of how I think I want it to look … VSCO veggies … processed with T1. If you want to take a look at my VSCO Grid check it out here. I may end up deleting this image and starting over … I’m trying to find the style and processing that feels right to me. Anyone have any advice or tips for me? Do you have a VSCO Grid, or any favourites you’d like to share?

VSCO Veggies

So that’s it for me today. Now, let’s see what you’ve been up to!

  • Use any “app” you like and perhaps explain how you used it. Did you use just one? Did you use several?
  • Simply create some art. Post it on your blog or Flickr or wherever you are uploading your work, and then come back here and link it up!
  • Visit a few friends to see what they are up to and perhaps learn some fabulous new tips and techniques.
  • Link back with a text link or use the “app” happy wednesday button which you will find at the bottom of this post.
  • Each party will start at 5:00 am on Wednesdays and will stay open until the following Sunday at midnight.

*sorry … this series is closed

Filed Under: Phone Photography

Comments

  1. Beverly says

    February 4, 2015 at 5:58 am

    These are just beautiful Barb! And the style thing is something I would like to take more time with, later, after all this painting, packing, and then moving. I LOVE the earthy feel of both these images and the filters you’ve used give such a nice mood.

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  2. Sheila says

    February 4, 2015 at 8:41 am

    I love the warm and earthy colors of your images – so beautiful! I’m going to have to check out the VSCO grid – looks very cool!

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  3. TexWisGirl says

    February 4, 2015 at 8:55 am

    very cool set-up!

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  4. Roxi says

    February 4, 2015 at 10:19 am

    Once you get the hang of it, it will be easy. I was quite frustrated when they did the iOS 8 update because it was quite an overhaul. I’ve never used the camera, I’ve just imported. T1 is my all time go to with a few extras. I like that you can add more of a fade(haze) to any of them. I’ve not ever ‘signed in’… but I love to open my grid and just stare at it. They definitely all go together and I can remove ones I don’t like or never got around to editing. You’ve just given me the idea to take a screen shot and post it on Instagram. I love your veggie shot.

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  5. Nancy says

    February 4, 2015 at 11:59 am

    Barb between you and Roxi, I am going to have to start sleeping less at night in order to keep up with you gals and all the wonderful apps you tell us about. The one you shared today sounds so interesting and I can’t wait to investigate it but I’m trying to figure out what I’m going to give up…a meal or sleep.hahaha….kidding of course or maybe not….

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  6. Kelly Kardos says

    February 4, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    I love VSCOcam-but I find it’s not for every photo I take. I know done IGer’s use us exclusively-which I really enjoy. I cant just be exclusive to one app-I like the others just as much. Beautiful shots Barb.

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  7. Jessica says

    February 4, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    I’m with Kelly, I just can’t be exclusive to one either. The best IG bio I ever stumble across went something like this: “you know those feeds that have a cohesive look? This isn’t one of them….”

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  8. pam (Pamela Greer 365) says

    February 5, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    I love VSCOCam and use it on all of my IG photos. And T1 is one of my favorite filters!

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  9. Sarah C says

    February 6, 2015 at 8:49 am

    I love to see geometric shapes within photography – circles within circles. Very cool.

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  10. Melinda says

    February 11, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Oh Barb, these are wonderful! I have never understood VSCO at ALL- and have never taken the time to look at it carefully. This post is inspirational- filing it away in my brain for when I have a MINUTE to look at it (so busy catching up with my life after a few weeks of putting everything on hold. . .).

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