The Neon Project, by Robson Santos

Robson Santos is well known in the iPhoneography community for his project "iPhoneography London", his general creativity, his excellent mixing and processing skills, his passion for colours and above all selective colours.
 
He will be contributing to a presentation at Apple Store (Regent St, London) this Saturday, alongside other members of the London iPhoneography Group + Friends. His presentation will include a selection of some of his latest works under the mantle of “The Neon Project” and he will be explaining the processing from start to finish; according to Robson, this is not simply a collection of pictures of neon signs, the concept is all about pictures with some very strong graphics elements (i.e. curves, lines, symmetry, etc) with all of them using very highly saturated colours.

"I was getting a bit bored with selective colours, and tried to create something different, more extravagant and colourful. I know that sometimes less is more, but this project is totally the opposite. Some people might like it, others won’t, but I still very much believe in doing what I want to do for my own pleasure. The hours I have spent working on these images have actually been both enjoyable and rewarding and I'm very happy with the results."

The London iPhoneography Group and Friends takes place on Saturday 12th of November 2011 from 3pm, Apple Store Regent St, London and includes a number of talented members of the London iPhoneography Group: Matt Brock, Daniel Holland, Gordon Fraser, Andrew Chapman, Alvaro Arrequi, Kevin Thornhill, Robson Santos, and also a very special guest Nettie Edwards, AKA Lumilyon.

Matt Brock the founder of the London iPhoneography Group said: "It's great to see what the London iPhoneography Group has achieved since being founded 14 months ago, with over 50 active members posting an amazing variety of photos, and now we're seeing the second of two fantastic Apple Store events this year. With photos being shown from eight very talented iPhoneographers - seven members of the group plus a special guest - it's wonderful to see how far iPhoneography in London and the UK has come."

This weekend, iPhoneography comes to London

This coming weekend, the Apple Store in Regent Street plays host to 2 iPhone photography events.

On Friday the 11th of November, professional photographer David Graham, renowned for his simple yet powerful portraits will be talking about how to take and edit great portraits with just an iPhone.

• What: Portrait Photography with an iPhone, with professional photographer David Graham
• When: Friday 11th November @ 7.00 PM
• Where: The Apple Store, Regent Street, London

Then on Saturday the 12th of November, some of the UK’s leading iPhoneographers share their work and explain their creative processes.

The presenters include Alvaro Arrequi, Nettie Edwards, Matt Brock, Daniel Holland, Robson Santos, Andrew Chapman, Gordon Fraser and Kevin Thornhill, so with such a diverse range of genres showcased, there’ll be something for everyone, with plenty of time to ask questions and learn from these masters.

So if you're in London this weekend, then be sure to check out both of these events, as they won't disappoint.

• What: iPhoneography, with Arrequi, Nettie Edwards, Matt Brock, Daniel Holland, Robson Santos, Andrew Chapman, Gordon Fraser and Kevin Thornhill
• When: Saturday 12th November @ 3.00 PM
• Where: The Apple Store, Regent Street, London

Review of the London iPhoneographers: Street Photography event at the Regent Street Apple Store, by Matt Brock

After weeks of intensive speech writing, photo selection and rehearsals, it was finally time for Daniel Holland (Danny Dutch), Robson Santos (iPhoneography London), Leyla Bile (Leyla Kai) and Matthew Burlem (MattyBur) of the London iPhoneography Group to step up and give their talks at the 'London iPhoneographers: Street Photography' event at the Regent Street Apple Store in London on Monday. The turnout was fantastic: the 64-seat theatre was full to capacity, and even with extra chairs brought in, some people still had to stand at the back. There were quite a few iPhone photographers from London and beyond in the audience, as well as many unknown but keen new faces.

After a brief introduction from Robin, the theatre manager at the Apple Store, Daniel kicked off with a heartfelt and convincing explanation of why iPhoneography is so perfect for street photography and such a valid form of photography generally, backed up with 15 of his superb photographs from London and other parts of the world on the big screen. Robson came on next, using his beautiful photos to illustrate how much he enjoys using apps to process his photos and explore the world of colour in his unique and engaging way. Leyla took over from Rob and entertained the audience with her view of life as expressed in her excellent street photographs of various parts of London and the Tube (the London Underground). Matthew came on last and took the opportunity to wittily push the point of how the iPhone is is superior to the SLR for many street photography situations, whilst working his way through his much-admired Polaroid-style shots.

Each photographer received a big round of applause at the end of their talk, and there was a little bit of time left for a brief question and answer session at the end. It was interesting to note that the questions were primarily about the iPhone and its apps rather than street photography generally. And then, after two hours of fascinating insights and wonderful images, the event was over and deemed a tremendous success. Many thanks to all who came and made it so special, and hopefully it won't be too long until the next one! == Matt ==

Reminder: iPhoneography comes to London tomorrow

This is just a quick reminder that the Apple Store in Regent Street will play host to London's first iPhoneography event tomorrow, the 11th July. From 7pm, iPhoneographers Daniel Holland, Robson Santos, Matthew Burlem and Leyla Bile, will be showing their work and discussing how they use their iPhones for street photography in London.

If you're in or around London tomorrow evening, then be sure to stop by the Apple Store and check out London's first, but hopefully not last event.

iPhoneography comes to London

At 7pm on 11th July, the Apple Store in Regent Street, London will be host to its first iPhoneography event, showcasing the talent of 4 London iPhoneography Group members, Daniel Holland, Robson Santos, Matthew Burlem and Leyla Bile, who will be showing their work and discussing how they use their iPhones for street photography in London.

Administrator of the London iPhoneography Group, and one of the organiser of this event, Matt Brock told the iPhoneography blog "We're very excited about this because it will be the first iPhoneography event in an Apple Store in England, and also because it will coincide with the first ever London Street Photography Festival which runs from 7th to 17th July. There have been superb iPhoneography events in other Apple Stores around the world, and we're very pleased to be able to do one of our own in London."

If you live in London, or will be visiting London on this date, then be sure to attend this must see event.