Adrian McGarry Photo Creative

13/03/2026

Snapseed, developed by Google, continues to evolve with a steady stream of updates for the iOS version, making one of the most popular mobile editing apps even more powerful.
A recent major addition is the built-in camera, allowing photographers to capture images directly within Snapseed before moving instantly into editing. It includes optional manual controls for ISO, shutter speed and focus, along with flash and zoom, giving greater creative control at the moment of capture.

The camera also integrates with Snapseed’s saved Looks and edit stacks, meaning adjustments can be applied at the point of capture and refined afterwards. A selection of film-inspired presets, influenced by classic stocks from brands such as Kodak and Fujifilm, adds further creative options, alongside customisable interface colour themes.

In my new presentation/workshop 'Mastering Snapseed", I explore the app’s full feature set and demonstrate a practical Snapseed workflow, showing how to move seamlessly from capture to creative finish using one of the most capable photo apps available on a smartphone or tablet.

The presentation is suitable for both iOS and Android users and is now available for camera clubs to book for the 2026/2027 season. https://adrianmcgarry.com/talks-and-workshops

10/03/2026

Back on Zoom tonight presenting to Dwyfor Camera Club in Abersoch. My talk is image-led and explores what’s creatively possible with a smartphone camera, looking at key features, techniques and examples from my own work. Looking forward to meeting some new faces and enjoying the discussion that always comes from these evenings. https://adrianmcgarry.com/dwyfor-camera-club-2025

05/03/2026

A really enjoyable evening presenting my Creative Smartphone Photography talk at Prestatyn Camera Club last night.

04/03/2026

Looking forward to presenting my smartphone talk to Prestatyn Camera Club tonight. Not often I get out of the ‘Zoom room’ these days to present in person so it’ll be great to engage face to face https://adrianmcgarry.com/prestatyn-camera-club-2026

26/02/2026

24/02/2026

Stand at the coast long enough and you begin to move with it. Blur isn’t merely an effect, it’s a collaboration with nature.

16/02/2026

Finding colour on a winter’s day.

12/02/2026

Tonight I’m live with Preston Photographic Society. We're only halfway through February but this will be my seventh presentation of 2026. Every club is different. Different questions. Different energy. That’s the part I love. https://adrianmcgarry.com/preston-photographic-society-2026

09/02/2026

Looking forward to presenting my Creative Smartphone Photography talk to Bramhall Photographic Society tonight.

Monday, 9th February 2026 19:45 - 21:45

03/02/2026

Photographs have always been reused without permission. Anyone who shares work publicly accepts that risk. What has changed is how fast and simple it has become to take an existing image, alter a few elements and attempt to profit from work that isn’t yours.

This Is What an AI Knock-Off Looks Like

20/01/2026

Another evening, another club, another chance to talk iPhone photography.
After a great session last night with Webheath, I’m really looking forward to tonight’s presentation with Eastbourne Photographic Society.
We’ll be looking at how far smartphone photography can be pushed creatively, from everyday shooting to long exposure, movement, and finding your own visual voice. Ideas, inspiration, and making the most of the camera you already carry.
Always a pleasure sharing work and chatting photography with camera clubs. See you later, Eastbourne.

Tuesday, 20th January 2026 19:30 - 21:30