Friday, July 13, 2012


Kat tells you how to: Word your work 


[] Make sure you have the app "Phonto" installed on your device.
[] The app will allow you to put text on your photos with fonts from their selection as well as any font from your computer.
[] If you're looking for new fonts as opposed to the ones already on your computer, dafont.com is a good place to look. The font above was found there. It is called "Skinny".
[] From whatever website you use, download the desired font. It will then be found under "Downloads" on your computer.
[] Once you find it in "Downloads", it will be zipped. Right click on the zipped folder and click "Extract all". 
[] Once extracted, a list should appear of the extracted files. If not, just simply click on the now unzipped folder. Then click the name of the font on the list. Click install. 
[] Now you have to find where your fonts are stored on your computer. It should be somewhere under start menu then control panel. Once you find it, your desired font(s) should be there. 
[] Drag the wanted fonts to documents or any easy-access place.
[] Plug your device into computer. Open itunes.
[] Click your device and then click the "Apps" tab.
[] Scroll down until you find "File sharing".
[] Click the app "Phonto", which should be listed on the left hand side. 
[] On the right hand side, click "Add". 
[] Go to where ever you saved your fonts and select them. 
[] Once they are all listed on the right hand side, click sync.
[] They should now be on the app "Phonto" under "Fonts" and "My fonts".

~ Please note that this tutorial was based on a windows computer and steps may be slightly different for other users ~






Friday, July 6, 2012


Kat tells you how to: Paint with light

[] Camera should remain still throughout the process, tripod recommended.
[] Put your camera on a SLOW shutter speed. The image above was used with a shutter speed of 15. 
[] you will need a light source, such as a flashlight, sparkler, glowstick, etc.
[] The setting should be dark.
[] When shutter button is pressed, wave the light source around. This can be in random motions or writing, as seen above. 
[] You may want to write the word backwards, ( for example, if you were writing the word "Love", you would start from the right side and write a backwards L-o-v-e.), so it won't be flipped when on camera screen. 



Thursday, July 5, 2012




Kat tells you how to: Levitate 

[] Camera must be still throughout this process, a tripod is recommended.  
[] Put camera on manual mode so that all pictures turn out exactly the same
[] Your first picture should be of the SETTING in which you wish to levitate in and/or above (see the top photo).
[] Then place all necessary props (such as a chair) and lay/sit/stand anyway you desire and take photo with the camera in the SAME position (see middle photo).
[] The next step is erasing the the props used. In this case, it is the chair. The app Juxtaposer can be used along with many other programs. This tutorial will be based on Juxtaposer. The base image should be the SETTING photo (top photo). Then insert the next photo as the image with the props (middle photo). Then ERASE the props, (such as the chair), and you will be levitating in no time! Juxtaposer is very easy to use and will provide you with optimum levitation ability. 

~ The bottom photo, which is the final product, was edited with the app Juxtaposer and Snapseed ~ 


Wednesday, July 4, 2012



Kat tells you how to: Take water pictures

[] Go somewhere where you have the freedom to get wet
[] Fill a glass full of water
[] Put your camera on a FAST shutter speed and snap a shot while the water is in motion. This will freeze the movement and capture still water in cool shapes and designs. 







Kat tells you how to: Silhouette

[] Hang a sheet or curtain over a window that provides light 
[] Stand in front of the sheet or curtain
[] Snap a shot with NO flash

~ This photo was edited with the app "Magic Hour" ~