It's no secret that a large portion of the photos being taken even as we speak are being captured on phones, and this collection of smartphone photography apps look to diversify the act of snapping a pic on your trusty device. We're social beings that love to share moments with one another, which is why sites like Instagram and Pinterest -- visual-based social media -- have become so popular.
As the wave of smartphone photography continues, these apps look to up the game of your snaps with new and innovative features not previously available via traditional means. Everything from the capturing to the editing can be done so with these smartphone photography apps that transform your phone into a photography powerhouse.
13 Smartphone Photography Apps
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Old-Fashioned Photography Apps
The 'Strut Type' App for iPhone is Reminiscent of a Simpler Time
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High-Speed Photography Apps
The MIOPS Camera Trigger Sets the Conditions for Dynamic Photos
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Achromatic Photography Apps
Lenka's Creative Photography App Goes Back to Photo Basics
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Endless Photo Filter Apps
The Morpholio Frame App Has Over 64 Million Combinations for Images
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Digital Darkroom Apps
The 1-Hour Photo App Makes You Wait to See Your Smartphone Snapshots
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Location-Based Photography Apps
CrowdOptic Allows Crowd-Sourced Media Sharing
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Camera-Controlling Apps
DSLR Controller App Lets Android Photogs Take Photos With Their Phones
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Pet Photography Apps
The BarkCam Pet Photo App Captures a Pet's Attention for the Perfect Shot
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Low-Fi Picture Apps
The 1-Bit iPhone Camera App is Authentic
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Professionally Powerful Photography Apps
VSCO Cam Allows for Unparalleled Control and Manipulation
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Kid-Friendly Photography Apps
KidCam Appeals to Child Phonegraphers and Their Parents
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Daily Photography Apps
The Moment App Combines Videos and Snapshots to Chronicle Everyday Life
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Private Picture Posting Apps
The Cluster App Lets People See What You Want Them to See
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Voice-Over Photo Apps
The Pixengo Photography App Adds Sound to Still Images
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Recyclable DSLRs
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Old-Fashioned Photography Apps
The 'Strut Type' App for iPhone is Reminiscent of a Simpler Time
High-Speed Photography Apps
The MIOPS Camera Trigger Sets the Conditions for Dynamic Photos
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Rescue Dog Photography
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Keyboarding Shortcut Apps
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Calorie Photography Apps
The Ceres App Lets Users Count Their Calories by Sending in Photos
iPhone Camera Covers
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Filtered Polaroid Cameras
The Lomo’Instant Cameras Bring Back Traditional Filters and Polaroids
Micro DSLR Cameras
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Bluetooth Baby Pacifiers
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Social Media Kitchware
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Holistic Phoneography Apps
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Wholesome Pet Food Packaging
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Savvy Flickr Use for Marketing
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Waterproof Social Cameras
TheQ Camera is a Colorful Option for Summer Vacations
Pet-Resembling Furniture
The Puppy Sofa by Monocomplex Looks Like Man's Best Friend
Retro Cell Phone Camera Filters
CameraBag iPhone App Adds Spice to Mobile Photos
Saturated Social Media Editorials
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Location-Based Communication Apps
Slight App is an Anonymous Chat Room Connecting People Nearby
Camera-Inspired Tape Dispensers
These Wooden Tape Dispensers Look Like Old-School Cameras
Retro Underwater Photography
These Retro Photos Have Been Altered to Look Like They're Underwater
Personalized Virtual Fitting Rooms
Metail's #ShareYourCher Lets You Try on Cher Horowitz' Clothes
Frilly Collar Cartons
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Car-Branded Luxury DSLRs
The Leica X1 BMW Edition is High-End Camera Gear
Banking Assistant Apps
The Kasisto Virtual Personal Assistant is Intelligent and Simple to Use
Instant Shopping Scanner Apps
The Powatag App Lets Users Buy Items Wherever They Are
Astronomical Map Apps
The Spyglass App Lets Users Navigate by the Stars
Palm-Sized DSLRs
The ChinaVasion DV59 Captures Video at 720p and Measures a Mere 1.25"
People-Tracking Apps
The Marauder’s Map App Shows How People Use Utilities in the Home
Pet Health Collars
The PetPace Collar Keeps You in the Loop When it Comes to Your Pet's Health
Selfie Assessment Apps
The Selfie Analyzer Lets You Know How Good Your Selfies Are Pre-Posting
Communicative Pet Feeders
The Pawport Remote Pet Feeder Concept Features Two-way Communication
Virtual Decorating Apps
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Adventurous Pup Photography
These Digital Puppy Photos Humanize Dogs
Instagram-Inspired Wooden Toys
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Hi-Tech Infant Monitors
Onni is a Smart HD Baby Monitor Designed for Parents by Parents
Instagram-Inspired Video Apps
The ‘OneSec App’ Records One-Second Video Memories
Retro Diner Arcade Apps
Denny's Atari Remix App Turns Arcade Classics into Breakfast Games
Convenient Camera Holsters
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Smartphone Video Attachments
The Kogeto Dot Accessory Provides 360-Degree Panoramic View
Slo-Mo Video Cameras
Vision Research's Phantom v2511 Camera Captures Incredible Slow Motion
Virtual Button Technology
XTouch Can Make Your Mobile Device's Surrounding Area Tap Sensitive
Panoramic iPhone Cameras
The GoPano Micro Takes a 360-Degree Picture of Your Surroundings
Hologram Sharing Apps
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Cartooning Camera Apps
Turn Your Everyday Photos into Manga with the iPhone Manga Camera
Noblemen Rapper Portraits
Kai Aspire Turns Hip-Hop into Renaissance Music
Hands-Free Camera Apps
The CamMe App Picks Up on Your Hand Gestures to Activate You Phone Camera
Charitable Virtual Gifts
Buy a Present from the Cabinet of Dreams & Support Women's Aid
Wave-Tracking Watches
The Search GPS Watch Helps Surfers Stay on Track
Photographic Weaponry
The Canon 16M is a Take on How Law Enforcement Views Photographers
Cartoon Death-Preventing Apps
The 'Dumb Ways to Die' App is a Playable Version of the Viral Video
Ex-Seeking Dating Apps
The Match.com Dating Website Will Find You Someone Who Resembles Your Ex
Artful Shirt Design Apps
UTme! is a Fun T-shirt App That Lets You Design Via Smartphone
Handy Headphone Photography
The iPhone Camera Mic App Snaps Pics on Contact
Coney Island-Inspired Couture
This Saskia Schmidt Series is Old School and Prim
Voice-Designed Clothing Creators
3M Tape's Scotch Kousaku Designs Garments with Whispers & Shouts
Furry Ripple Effect Ads
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Paper-Bagged Prophets
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Pet Photography Apps
The BarkCam Pet Photo App Captures a Pet's Attention for the Perfect Shot
Charitable Food Photography Apps
The Feedie App Lets You Donate a Meal Simply by Taking a Picture
Retro Camera Pillows
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Deceptive Panic Button Apps
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Mini Building Block Cams
The Nanoblock Camera by Fuuvi is Charming and Convenient
Meal-Planning Appliances
The FoodPlus Refrigerator Helps You Shop, Cook and Eat Healthily
Attention-Capturing Photo Apps
The Look Birdy App Makes Taking a Picture of a Baby a Snap
Space Age Floating Vehicles
The Volkswagen Hover Car is Jetsons-Inspired
Transparent Phone Screen Apps
Sascha Affolter Creates an App That Prevents Collisions
Wilderness Walking Apps
The Gone on my Catwalk Smartphone App Encourages You to Get Outside
Snapshotting Design Apps
The Schnapps Mac Plug-In Takes Time Lapsed Videos of Your Design Process
Micro-Investing Apps
The Acorns App Helps Manage Your Micro-Investing Portfolio
Emergency Texting Apps
The 911 Emergency Number Can Now Receive Text Messages
Console Tablet Cases
The Gamevice Controller is Perfect for Gamers On-the-Go
Interactive Register Tablet Stands
The 'Stand' iPad Register Makes Business Transactions Simpler
Intriguing Oddity Dating Apps
Loveflutter's Mobile Dating App Helps Quirky Individuals Connect
Blurring Camera Apps
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Tandem Dance Apps
With the Bounden App, Two People Grab a Phone and Dance
Mini Photography Studio Apps
This Moleskine Notebook Turns into a Tiny Photography App
Bread-Filled Ballpark Crossbreeds
The Cupcakes and Cashmere 'Pretzel Dog' is a Home Run
Gameified Phone-Tracking Apps
The Marco Polo App Turns Phone-Hunting into a Game
Battery Optimizing Apps
The Snapdragon BatteryGuru Ensures You'll Always Have a Healthy Power Bar
Niche Hook-Up Services
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Secretive Spy Cam Apps
The Secret Video Recorder Discreetly Records Video from Your Smartphone
Pizza-Hunting Apps
‘Pizza Compass’ App Leads You to the Perfect Slice of Pizza
Panoramic Smartphone Devices
This Rotating Smartphone Device Enables High-End Photography
Kid-Friendly Photography Apps
KidCam Appeals to Child Phonegraphers and Their Parents
Chromatic Nuptial Portraits
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Daily Photography Apps
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iPhone Camera Lenses
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Suspended Fruit Photography
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Trackable Baby Bottles
The Sleevely Baby Bottle Monitors Your Child's Feeding Habits
Razor Sharp Poker Decks
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Friend-Revealing Hookup Apps
The 'Bang with Friends' Mobile App Helps Friends Discretely Connect
Sound-Wave Apps
The Chirp App Forwards Messages Through Sound
Health-Monitoring Smartphone Cases
The Wello Smartphone Case Keeps You and Your Smartphone Healthy
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Beneficial Cellphone App Charts
'How Smartphones Are Saving Lives' Shows How Digital Devices Help
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Multi-Angle Camera Apps
Switchapp Lets Auteurs Connect Smartphone Cameras for Multiple Angles
Empathy-Building Smartphone Apps
20 Day Stranger Allows Anonymous Strangers to Share Experiences
Social Network Parking Apps
The 'ParkTag' App Helps You Find a Parking Spot Through Your Friends
Crafty Camera-Assembling Kits
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DIY Medical Consultation Apps
The WebMD App is a Handy Symptom Checker and Lifestyle Tracker
Self-Rotating Camera Apps
Shoot Video Horizontally from Any Angle with the Horizon App
Personal Budgeting Apps
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Personal Merchant Apps
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Signing Translation Apps
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Rugged H20 Camera Covers
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Visual Voicemail Apps
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