Author: Khürt Williams
A human who works in information security and enjoys photography, Formula 1 and craft ale.
Tips on using the iPhone 7+ Portrait Mode
Erin Brooks takes some wonderful shots with her iPhone 7+.
Sometimes, I think people believe PM is magical and will immediately produce a better image. Be cautious of relying on gear, no matter which camera you shoot with. Utilize the effect only when it will add value to your image. If the background is completely plain, like flat against a plain wall background, or a baby laying on a blanket being shot from above, it may not be necessary to use PM at all, and could also cause unwanted grain. If the background contributes to the story, blurring it too much would take away from the image. If the lighting is dark, and you really want a clear shot, I wouldn’t use it, and would instead take advantage of the regular photo mode’s improved low light abilities. The best part is, the screen gives you a live-view of your shot, so if you’re unsure whether PM is beneficial to your shot, toggle back and forth and see, before you press the shutter button.Erin Brooks
Patriarchy by Troon Brewing
Patriarchy by Troon Brewing It feels like I have developed a new ritual. At least once a week, on the weekend, I fill a growler with something delicious from Troon Brewing in Hopewell, New Jersey, the United States of America.
Time for some random fun facts.
Troon is a town in South Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland. Troon is the hometown of Scottish actress, Ronni Ancona. She played the mother of characters Katie and Emily Fitch in the third and fourth series of Skins, a British teen drama that follows the lives of a group of teenagers. Troon Brewing once offered an American Pale Ale called Take Off Your Skin And Dance In Your Bones.
