While a relatively new term for me, iPhontography has existed as a bit of a cultural phenomenon for the last several years. In fact, as a reaction against the newest, shiny piece of digital brilliance with its 700 megapixel sensor and its 4×6″ LCD viewing screen (or some such specs), a large faction of photographers have embraced the low-tech. This demand has manifested itself in a resurgence of the Chinese Holga or Diana plastic cameras and it only stands to reason that due to accessibility, the iPhone has joined the ranks. What makes the iPhone low-tech is its simple point and shoot design, not that dissimilar to the previously named medium-format cameras.
iPhontography.org is a great site dedicated to the art of the iPhone image and describes the concept as this: “The eye of the artist is always more important than the technology in the creation of beautiful art.” I have to agree. iPhontography.org is currently running a contest for iPhone art that will result in a gallery show in Berkeley, California. I have attached the iPhone images that I took for this contest below. If you have created some unique and artistic photos using your iPhone then you should enter your images. Just click on the following link to take you there. While you’re on the site, please take a moment to vote for my images, if you are so inclined.
