A hobbyist's photo blog
Better outdoor photos with the phone in your pocket.
Light, weather, composition and the small habits that make a picture work. Plus the walking that gets you out there, written for people who like to keep moving at any age.
Golden hour planner
When is the good light today?
Working out the light for today…
Golden hour Blue hour Daylight Night Now
Pick another date and see how the light moves through the year in the full planner.
The archive
Every article, newest first
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Photography How to Photograph Fog With Your Phone September 24, 2026 -
Photography What to Photograph on an Overcast Day September 24, 2026 -
Photography Golden Hour Photography With a Phone: When It Helps and When It Doesn’t September 6, 2026 -
Outdoors & Walking How Cold Is Too Cold to Walk With a Camera August 29, 2026 -
Photography The Real Reason Your Phone Dies in the Cold August 29, 2026 -
Outdoors & Walking Phone Photography on Uneven Ground: How to Get the Shot and Stay on Your Feet July 28, 2026 -
Outdoors & Walking Hot Weather Walking After 60: Why the Best Light and the Safest Hours Are the Same July 28, 2026 -
Outdoors & Walking How Much Walking Do You Really Need After 60? What the Guidelines Say June 19, 2026 -
Photography The Cheap Phone Photography Accessories That Actually Help June 18, 2026 -
Outdoors & Walking Staying Hydrated on the Trail: Simple Habits That Help After 60 January 21, 2026 -
Photography How to Photograph Sunrises Without Waking Up Too Early January 20, 2026 -
Photography Composition Made Simple: Where You Stand Beats What You Spend January 13, 2026 -
Outdoors & Walking Staying Active After 60: How I Got Past My Own Excuses January 8, 2026 -
Outdoors & Walking Safe Winter Walking: Simple Habits for Ice and Snow January 7, 2026 -
Outdoors & Walking Winter Walking and Snowshoeing for Beginners: A Simple Safety Guide January 7, 2026 -
Photography Smartphone Photography Tips for Nature (What Actually Helps on a Walk) January 2, 2026 -
Outdoors & Walking Walking With a Camera Keeps You Active (Here’s Why It Works) January 1, 2026 -
Photography Why Outdoor Photography Is Such a Good Hobby Later in Life December 30, 2025 -
Outdoors & Walking What to Keep in Mind on Your First Hike September 24, 2019 -
Outdoors & Walking Walking Benefits for Older Adults: Why It’s Never Too Late to Start August 9, 2019 -
Photography How to Combine an Easy Hike With Phone Photography (Without Lugging Heavy Gear) June 11, 2019 -
Photography Keep Your Laptop Cool and Your Photos Safe May 8, 2019 -
Photography How to Capture Scenic Landscapes with Your Phone April 24, 2019 -
Photography 7 Phone Photography Habits That Actually Improve Your Photos March 18, 2019 -
Photography Outdoor Photography Tips That Actually Work With a Phone February 9, 2019 -
Photography About February 8, 2019
About iShots
Hi, I'm Jeff.
I'm an ordinary hobbyist, not a professional photographer. I walk, I hike, and I like coming home with a shot that reminds me of what I saw. This is where I write down what worked.