8 free apps, can not do without the photographer

1. Yr.no

Application with weather information developed by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). These are very precise.

Have a true forecast is extremely important if you are going to arrange a photo session on the nature. The app uses geolocation and display information in real time. Turning the smartphone horizontally, you get weather charts with various indicators.

2. google Photo

This is probably the best cross-platform photo manager. Google Photo Gallery will automatically synchronize between multiple devices and provides 15GB of cloud space for free storage. Your photos are always with you, on your computer, tablet or smartphone. you can pay for extra space in the cloud, if desired.

Another important feature of the service - powerful tools for organizing files. You can quickly find images by name imprinted on these objects and to switch between several types of galleries with the help of friendly gestures.

3. Flickr

Flickr - Internet platform through which you can communicate with other photographers from around the world to be inspired by their work and express themselves by publishing their works. Each user gets a free 100 GB of storage for photos in the cloud. You can upload them to a private store or otherwise make available to outsiders. Many photographers portfolio publish to Flickr.

4. google Earth

Google Earth can be useful as a tool for the photographer to find the set of locations. The application contains a detailed 3D-model of the Earth, where you can see the features of natural terrain and buildings anywhere in the world. Google Earth database includes data lists of sitesAs well as many images of architecture and landscape.

5. Snapseed

Snapseed - one of the most advanced mobile photoeditors, With completely free. Settings, tools and effects available in the program, enough for a variety of tasks from professional color correction to eliminate the defects of any complexity. Simple interface adapted for mobile devices that allows you to comfortably operate even on the smallest screens.

6. DOF Calculator

This application will allow to calculate the hyperfocal distance (depth of field) for a particular camera and identify the modal time ( "golden hour»). The calculation of these parameters will be useful in creating professional landscape of high quality pictures.

7. VSCO

This application lacks the settings available in the advanced programs paid for shooting. Nevertheless, VSCO better than many pre-chambers. It supports RAW format and allows you to adjust the white balance, exposure, and apply various filters. Some of them are free, others are available for the money. In addition, there is a grid VSCO photocorrection and basic tools.

8. Photo Friend exposure & meter

Photographic exposure meters - a device for determining exposure, shutter speed and aperture. The smartphone can replace traditional instruments for measuring illumination, and if you shoot on film, this application will be very useful for determining the required parameters.