8 free apps a photographer can't do without

1. Yr.no

A weather information app developed by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). The data is very accurate.

Having an accurate weather forecast is extremely important if you are going to have a photo shoot in nature. The app uses geolocation and shows information in real time. By flipping the smartphone horizontally, you get a meteogram with different indicators.

2. Google Photo

This is arguably the best cross-platform photo manager out there. Google Photo automatically syncs your gallery across devices and provides 15GB of cloud storage for free. Your photos are always with you: on your computer, tablet or smartphone. If you wish, you can pay for additional space in the cloud.

Another important feature of the service is its powerful tools for organizing files. You can quickly find pictures by the names of the objects imprinted on them and switch between several gallery views using convenient gestures.

3. Flickr

Flickr is an online platform where you can connect with other photographers from all over the world, get inspiration from their work, or make yourself known by publishing your work. Each user gets 100 GB of free cloud storage for photos. You can upload them to private storage or make them available to outsiders. Many photographers post their portfolios on Flickr.

4. Google Earth

Google Earth can be useful for a photographer as a tool for finding shooting locations. The application contains a detailed 3D model of the Earth, on which you can see the features of the natural relief and buildings anywhere in the world. The Google Earth database includes lists of points of interest, as well as many photographs of architecture and landscapes.

5. Snapseed

Snapseed is one of the most advanced mobile photo editors out there, and it's completely free. There are enough settings, tools and effects available in the program for a variety of tasks from professional color correction to eliminating defects of any complexity. A simple interface adapted for mobile devices allows you to work comfortably even on the smallest screens.

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6. DOF calculator

This application will calculate the hyperfocal distance (depth of field) for a specific camera and determine the operating time (""). Calculating these parameters will be useful when creating high quality professional landscape photos.

7. VSCO

This app lacks the settings available in advanced paid photography software. However, VSCO is better than many of the pre-installed cameras. It supports RAW format and allows you to adjust white balance, exposure, and apply various filters. Some of them are free, others are available for money. In addition, VSCO has a grid and basic photo correction tools.

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8. Photo Friend exposure & meter

Photoexponometer - a device for determining exposure, shutter speed and aperture number. The smartphone may well replace traditional light measuring devices, and if you are shooting on film, this application will be very useful for determining the required parameters.

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