iPhone Colorcross

These are recent photos I processed with the Camerabag application on my iPhone using the new Colorcross camera filter. It's a lot of fun, easy to use and has a great look to the images. You can see the original versions of these as well as other new photo updates on my website.

ColorCross

Loving the new ColorCross filter by CameraBag for my iPhone. Their applications just keep getting better and they now have it available for your Mac computer. If you don't have the CameraBag application for your Mac or iPhone, you're missing out!

CameraBag

Wow! The Downtown Art Walk LA was amazing on Thursday. LoftSEVEN, the gallery that exhibited my new series, "Perspectives," was packed to the brim for the group show "Indian Summer." LoftSEVEN is such an awesome venue and the penthouse and rooftop views of downtown LA are incredible! We had a line of people downstairs just waiting to get in the elevator. Thanks so much to my sponsor, CameraBag, for their help in making this show possible. I literally couldn't have done it without them! All the images I displayed were taken on my iPhone and processed with CameraBag. These guys really do have the best camera app for the iPhone and I am so grateful for their support! The 8 prints I exhibited were 30x30 inch gallery canvas wraps. I also showed 8 new pieces that are 20x20 inches. They have four images on each piece which are then mounted on a 4 panel custom metal frame. All images can be found on my website in the "Perspectives" gallery! Also check out my Flickr, as well as the awesome party photos on the Ink Blotch website, to see the whole show !

Perspectives LA

KOURY ANGELO invites you to join LoftSEVEN and The Downtown Art Walk in LA for a photography
exhibition of Koury Angelo’s new iPhone photo series, “Perspectives!”

LoftSEVEN, a one of a kind private residence located in Historic Downtown Los Angeles, will host "Indian Summer," a group art exhibition on Thursday, August 13th from 6-11pm! Fascinated by the American road trip, Koury documents the western landscape, taking the road less traveled to capture his unique subjects. All photos in this new series were taken with an iPhone using the CameraBag application for processing.

Event: Indian Summer
"A Group Art Exhibition in the Penthouse and Rooftop of Downtown LA's LoftSEVEN"

EVENT:
Host: LoftSEVEN and the Downtown LA Art Walk
What: A Group Art Exhibition featuring Koury Angelo's new iPhone Photo Series, "Perspectives!"
Start Time: Thursday, August 13 at 6:00pm
End Time: Thursday, August 13 at 11:00pm
Where: LoftSEVEN Gallery for The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk

Sponsored by CameraBag, Coca Cola, Singha Beer, Smart Water and AP Consulting

More Info at:
http://www.loftseven.com
http://www.downtownartwalk.com

Hope to see you there!!!

Beyond Megapixels

I was just asked to write an article for Beyond Megapixels on my new iPhone photo series, “Perspectives.” In the article I give basic tips on how I create the images from my iPhone by using the CameraBag application. "Perspectives" - iPhone Photo 101 was just published on Beyond Megapixels today! They are a great resource for just about everything related to photography. They offer information on the latest camera’s, photography tips and latest developments in the industry. You can follow them on Twitter too!

iPhone Photo Exhibition

Last night I had my first solo art show in LA featuring my new iPhone photo series, "Perspectives." The turn out was amazing. I met some great people, saw some wonderful art at the neighboring galleries and really had an awesome time. I was so busy this whole week editing, preparing all the prints and trying to figure out how to hang the show. I feel like today is the first day I can actually relax a bit. I finally settled on hanging unframed prints on the wall for a photographic installation of my iPhone images. I ended up hanging them with small magnets and washers. This way the prints aren't damaged by clips or adhesives. I was very happy with the final results and now have a cool new hanging system that I will use for future installations. So many of my friends come out and support me. I am so thankful to everyone who came out to my show and also to those that sent their wishes from afar!

Also, I have received some great press write ups lately from two of LA's top photography and art blogs as well as one of the best indie music and art mags on the scene: We Can Shoot Too , PIX FEED and Redefine Mag so check them out!

I have posted some photos for those of you that couldn't make it out to the event. You can also go to my Flickr page to view the whole exhibit from start to finish! It's an exciting time for me right now and I am definitely thankful for all the blessings!

Perspectives

"Perspectives" is an exploration into the idea that a photograph of the finest quality transcends the bounds of manipulation. Instead, one must depend on the heart and soul that lives within the composition itself. That is the true inquest the observer must face.

EVENT:
What: Koury Angelo's 1st Solo Photo Show in Cali!
When: Saturday, May 16th 7-10PM
Where: The Santiago Art District: Loft 910 Gallery on 910 East Civic Center Dr. (Santa Ana Blvd. just off the 5 frwy)

This photographic installation consists only of images I've taken using the iPhone as my camera. This new found freedom to explore and create has led me to wonderful discoveries within the medium. "Perspectives" is my first solo exhibition in Los Angeles.

iPhoto 2

These are my most recent iPhone mobile uploads from the last few weeks. Most of the shots taken were in LA. I document everyday activities that strike me as interesting and visually appealing. I like to shoot while driving in my car or just during routine activities like going to the barbershop, video store or when I have some downtime on set.

Facebook vs. Myspace

Is it me or is Facebook way cooler than Myspace now? I mean, I hardly ever check Myspace anymore. Is that bad...should i do both? In the last few years Facebook has become increasingly popular. I recently stopped using Myspace as my primary social networking site. In the past year I have been more and more active on Facebook. I use it on a daily basis and when I don't have access to my computer I can access it from my iPhone.

Recently, I asked my friends, colleagues and peers the same question: Why is Facebook so much cooler than Myspace? These are some of the answers I have received..."Like any great fad you just have to ween yourself off... R.I.P flare jeans" or "Facebook is myspace for grownups-- it should be added to the 21-up list" or "agreed. i haven't checked my myspace in like months! oops..." or " Myspace is sooo 2006."

Basically, Myspace has become more of a hub for bands, youth and people promoting their businesses. You also get a lot of random people trying to become your friend even if they don't know you. Artists, musicians, socialites ask you for friend requests without even sending you a message first introducing themselves. Facebook is more personal and is a much "cleaner" site. By this I mean, you get less spam and the people who friend request you are actually doing so more for personal reasons.

That being said, I still have a lot of my photography and art on display on Myspace. It has really cool slide shows and other special features available for artists and musicians to display their work. I have been a member for the last 3 years. Actually, Myspace just celebrated it's 5 year anniversary and is still going strong. It can still be a useful tool for certain individuals. So, if Facebook is the new kid on the block, what's the next new social networking trend gonna be...hmmm?

Well, now Twitter is it's taking off at a very fast pace. If you haven't checked it out, you should. Once you discover the power of Twitter the possibilities are endless...I just signed up a few months ago and can't put it down. You can follow people and groups that you are interested in and you can post links to photos and other sites for people to see. It is immediate and ever evolving. You also are one DM, "direct message", away from celebrities, professional athletes, so-called social networking gurus and anyone else that Twitters. Even if they never respond to your DM, at least you know they got it and possibly read it. That's pretty cool. The only downside is some people Twitter way too much. They constantly update their tweets with useless info, so sometimes you have to stop following specific people who clog up your page or use a tool called, Tweetdeck, to help oganize your followers by groups. The cool thing is you can follow people with similar interests as you.

These sites are mostly fun and games, but there is also proper etiquette that should be followed, so don't be fooled. For instance, don't be too into yourself...people like to have a conversation. If you constantly tell everyone about your fabulous life without ever asking questions they may become unsatisfied with your online "friendship". It is also a big deal if you "unfriend" someone on Facebook. You better make sure you really don't like the person and don't value their friendship, b/c this is like an online slap in the face. However, on Twitter, it's perfectly okay to "unfollow" someone you may not be interested in.

Remember, you are supposed to be social, so don't just sit back and watch everyone else talk, join in the discussions and be a valuable participant in the community. All social networks have a limited lifespan...it's better to jump on the newest ones early before the crowd leaves you behind! Twitter + Facebook + Myspace + Blog + Website = lots of time spent online! For me, I know I have spent too much time online when my art begins to suffer. I have to remember the reason I am on these social networks is to stay in contact with people I care about. It is also a smart way to grow my business as a photographer.

Below I have posted some photos from my different accounts just in case you were interested in seeing what they look like.

iPhoto

Lately, I have been addicted, if not obsessed, with taking pictures from my iPhone. My Facebook account is literally bombarded on a daily basis with mobile uploads from my everyday life. If you are already friends with me then this is definitely old news, but for those of you who are new to my site, I have taken the liberty of uploading some of my favorite shots from the old camera bag. It's camera is just good enough for me to feel like it's worthy of a photo...it's almost like taking a digital polaroid in the sense that, the original file is small, but also very effective for conveying a certain aesthetic. If you are a photographer and you haven't discovered this little gem of a tool, then I suggest you run to your local apple store and buy yourself an iPhone. Not only can you take photos and upload them immediately to your website and other social networks, you can do virtually anything else that you do on your laptop or home computer like email, iTunes and the internet. Either way, it will most certainly change your way of seeing and being connected to the outside world.