By Our Reporter
Edward Nimusiima is a man who wears many hats. Besides being a Digital Manager and blogger, he is also a photographer. However, he is not your conventional photographer. He doesn’t not own one of those high-end cameras, but uses his mobile phone to capture all the everyday moments.
We recently caught up with him to share his experience as a smartphone photographer.
1. When and what made you pick interest in mobile photography?
I picked interest when I first fell in love with photography. I was admiring Mutua Matheka and Ben Brown’s photography. But I didn’t have a camera. So, I decided to use my phone instead. It’s been around 4 years now.
2. What do you look for in a phone?
I travel a lot and do lots of work on Social Media so most of what I do is about visuals – pictures and videos. Therefore the reason I would buy a phone is because it has a good camera so I can easily capture every moment.
3. Which phone are you using right now?
I am currently using a Camon X. I have been using this phone for over a month now. Honestly, I have always been an iPhone person, and I was a bit skeptical when I switched to a Camon X. But I must admit I have been impressed.
4. Why a Camon X?
It has a very good camera which compares to very few on the market. And given that it is relatively cheap makes it a plus for me.
The other thing is that the Camon X is user friendly. It has an easy to navigate interface and does not freeze which enables me carry out my work smoothly.
5. Would you recommend this phone to anyone?
The Camon X is about Ugx 683, 000 and I think it is a good deal compared to other phones that can match it on the market.
6. What editing tools/apps do you use?
I use VSCO, Snapseed and Lightroom.
7. Are you already earning from your photography?
Yeah, I have earned from it. Especially the video part (I use my phone to shoot videos). I have done work for Airtel, Speke Resort Munyonyo and Elephant Hab Lodge.
8. Any advice to those looking to venture into this craft?
Keep shooting. And don’t over filter your photos.
9. Lastly, a phone camera or DSLR?
I believe the best camera is what you have in your hands. If you have a phone with a good camera, especially in this digital age, you don’t really need a high end DSLR, because a phone can do much of what a DSLR can do.