Social Mirror

Social Mirror, blog by visual artist Craig Boehman. Discover the stories behind my work and explore exclusive insights. Social Mirror is my dedicated space for meaningful engagement and deeper conversations. Join me to connect beyond social media.

The stories behind my work and explore exclusive insights. Social Mirror is my blog and dedicated space for meaningful engagement and deeper conversations. Join me to connect beyond social media and experience the full journey of my creative process.

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How to Use Slow Shutter Cam App on iPhone for Stunning ICM Photography

Learn how to use the Slow Shutter Cam app on your iPhone to master Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) photography. Discover tips for settings like Light Trails mode, Bulb exposure, and Auto ISO, plus the advantages of shooting in TIFF for fine art quality. This guide by Craig Boehman ensures you’re equipped to create stunning, professional ICM images with ease.

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Why the iPhone 16 Pro Hates Sunshine and How to Fix It in Photoshop

Learn how to fix the iPhone 16 Pro’s sun rendering issues with this step-by-step Photoshop tutorial. Discover quick and effective tips using Generative Fill to tackle sun distortion, flares, and dynamic contrast challenges, ensuring your sunrise and sunset shots look flawless. Perfect for iPhone photographers aiming to elevate their images!

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The iPhone 16 Pro for Street Photography: My Initial Impressions and Short-Term Review

Discover how the iPhone 16 Pro transforms street photography with its versatile camera system, ProRAW capabilities, and lightning-fast dedicated camera button. This in-depth review explores its strengths, limitations, and how it performs in capturing candid moments with ease and precision, setting a new standard for street photography tools.

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Morning Focus: Editing (Culling)

Photographing people with birds is a balance of timing and instinct. Moments like this—a little girl in the midground, framed by the gentle curve of a pigeon's wing in the foreground, with a backdrop of pigeons scattered across the ground—don't just happen. They’re captured. But the story behind this image? It’s as much about the editing as the photographing.

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Recurring Dream

Explore the recurring wave dreams that have inspired my photography. From surreal coastal visions to stunning ICM images captured in Mumbai, discover how dreams shape creativity and offer a new perspective on art and storytelling. Get inspired to turn your dreams into reality through art!

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Why the OM TG-7 Let Me Down: A Street Photographer’s Honest Review

Discover why the OM TG-7 falls short for street photography in this brutally honest review. Despite its rugged build and waterproof features, poor image quality and frustrating design flaws make it a letdown. From autofocus issues to a flimsy zoom lever, see how this camera stacks up against expectations and why even smartphones outperform it in real-world use.

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