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Jan The Photo Man

I'm a photographer, filmmaker, educator and sometimes volunteer who loves to talk all things photography. This newsletter is for you analog folks (i.e. over 55 years) who are finally and bravely dipping a big toe into the world of digital. You will receive useful info about taming your iPhone, iPad and/or your computer in this Apple-oriented newsletter. For free...

JanThePhotoMan's new Encyclopædia Britannica

Issue #6 The New Encyclopædia Britannica On our way to the local Labyrinth, my friend (and accomplished wildlife videographer), Gerry Krausse, mentioned that he had just started a new video project on the Killdeer. I asked him, "What's a Killdeer." He answered, "You know, that brown bird with a white stripe across its chest." I didn't know. He went on, "It got its name from the sound of its call, which sounds like it’s saying 'kill-deer! kill-deer!' And it spreads its wings when it calls..."...

April Fooling Around With Jan

Issue #5 April Fooling Bonus broadcast to new subscribers If you happen to have an iPhone 15 Pro or newer you can use the new app called Image Playground to April Fool around with someone you love. Image Playground is Apple's new AI-powered application that enables users to create unique images by combining text descriptions, concepts, and photos from their library. It offers various styles, such as Animation and Illustration, allowing for personalized and creative image generation. To access...
Goose Crossing

Jan suggests diagonal lines and Dutch angles to add impact to your pictures.

Issue 2 Jan The Photo Man "Diagonals" Add Impact Goose Crossing The all-important POV (point of view) Changing your POV can make a big difference in how your picture looks. Position yourself to create a diagonal composition. Imagine if this picture had been taken with the photographer standing off to the right... the geese would have been moving left to right across the frame instead of diagonally up the frame. Waiting for Mom Diagonal Lines lend excitement and impact to your pictures. You...
"Time" by Jan Armor

Master Your iPhone Clock with Jan Armor

"Time" by Jan Armor The iPhone clock is really four different apps about time that are built right into your iPhone. Besides telling the time of day, CLOCK is a world clock (What time is it in Australia?), an alarm clock, a stop watch, and timer. Here's how to use them all. link to a good video on CLOCK