10 Helpful Apps for Photographers

Through the development of digital technology, a vast array of apps have been created for photography aficionados. We devised a list of 10 Helpful Apps for Photographers.

These are some of the best apps for photographers – both free and surcharge. They operate on platforms such as iOS and Android at the same time, or on one of them exclusively. Let’s take a look at some of these apps, which can be used by enthusiasts and professional photographers alike.

1. VSCO Cam

10 Helpful Apps for Photographers

Here is an app available on both iOS and Android. Surely one of the best apps for photographers, developed by the Visual Supply Company, VSCO will aid your editing efforts. The best thing about it is the fact that it’s free.

The app allows any user to connect other photographers around the world through, you’ve guessed it, photography. The community is anonymous, thus focusing on a creative environment. To be part of it, simply install the app and create your own VSCO Journal. Other important features are related to high resolution imports, comparisons between photos before and after editing.

This is, without a doubt, one of the best apps for photographers.

2. Camera MX

10 Helpful Apps for Photographers

One of the best Android apps for photographers, Camera MX, focuses on editing features. Developed by Appic Labs Corp, the app is renowned for its user friendly interface as well as its impressive editing features. It allows users to take sharper snaps, cut and trim photos to perfection. The latest version even allows to record events with “shoot the past” option. It takes pictures moments before the actual photo. Sounds difficult? We recommend installing it and testing it, especially because it is free.

3. Lensical

10 Helpful Apps for Photographers

This time one of the best iPhone apps for photographers, Lensical, focuses on editing photos. It was made for larger displays and is user friendly, the simple control can be made with one hand gestures. It was developed by Apptly, LLC and it is free.

4. Qwik

10 Helpful Apps for Photographers

Developed by Guillaume Babusiaux, Qwik has a vast array of options for editing photos. It contains more than 600 filters, tons of fonts and frames. Users can also connect with Qwik’s online community. Furthermore, the app gets frequently updated with new filters and features. Certainly one of those well made iPad apps for photographers, as well as for Android. Given the fact that it ofers tons of features while being free, this is a good addition for any photographer.

5. Fotor

10 Helpful Apps for Photographers

Developed by Everyimagining Co., Ltd, Fotor is one of the most flexible apps for editing photos. It is also extremely versatile. Fotor allows users to edit, collage and share images. The version 5.7.0 even allows photographers to use the ‘focus‘ option. Using SLR technology, the photos can be taken with greater depth and even more clarity. Users must select a focal point and set the emulator according to personal preferences.

It is a free app for both iOS and Android platforms.

6. PicLab HD

10 Helpful Apps for Photographers

This next entry is an app developed by Roberto Nickson. It is a must-have app if your an iOS user. Android users can also download it for free. The apps allows user to create inspiring photos. The app lets users to take photos or select existing ones from the personal photo library before editing them.

PicLab HD has tons of features. Fonths, size, positioning, opacity, rotation and colour are just a few features. It also makes use of layer based editing, lighting, film effects, photo filters, brightness, contrast, exposure, saturation and blur settings. Truly a versatile app for professional photographers.

7. Sktchy

10 Helpful Apps for Photographers

This entry is truly a unique one. Sktchy allows users to create a portraits from existing photos, either from personal galeries or from those uploaded by other Sktchy users. Developed by Sktchy LLC and made especially for iPhone and iPad users, this app is free to download and can offer hours of fun.

8. Photoristic HD

10 Helpful Apps for Photographers

One of the best iPad apps for photographers, Photoristic HD allows users to edit photos. The options available on Photoristic HD are standard image adjustment tools (exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, vibrance, saturation and white balance), color controls, black and white modes, split toning and tons of presets for quick fixes.

The app was developed by Georgii Kharchenko as is available only for iOS (iPad) users. It costs around $3. Although exclusive for iOS users, this app is one of the best on the market.

9. Photochop

10 Helpful Apps for Photographers

Another exclusive for iOS users, this time for both iPhone and iPad customers, the Photochop is a very quirky and fun photo app. It was developed by Big Bucket Software and it costs approximately $1 to buy it.

To use it simply take a picture or use an existing one from the photo library, cut images into a series of tiles and have fun editing. Users can rotate, drag, and resize tiles to make a collage effect. Alternatively users can create a distorted image by warping it.

10. Handy Photo

10 Helpful Apps for Photographers

Our last entry is a photo app devised for both Android and iOS (both iPhone and iPad) platforms that can be bought for the price of approximately $1. The app was developed by ADVA Soft and is known for its user friendly interface.

An interesting feature is that the tool “Move Me” can be used to cut out objects, move, resize or flip them. We have to agree that for its price it is an amazing photo editor app. This is truly a fun app for photographers.

So there you have it, our “10 Best Apps for  Photographers” article. We hope it will prove most useful in deciding what apps are worth downloading. Price aside, personal preference & features a deciding role in picking process, as some apps may be more suitable than others. It all depends on what sort of photographer the person is.

Thank you for reading and feel free to let us know what apps you like.

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