# The Great Photo App

> Interactive photography lessons and tools for beginners and professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Baglan Dosmagambetov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-great-photo-app/id766214869 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Baglan Dosmagambetov](https://appshunter.io/developer/429890736)
- Category: Photo & Video, Education
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 160 App Store ratings · 854 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1.7 GB
- Languages: Russian, German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-great-photo-app/id766214869/reviews.md

## What is The Great Photo App?

Photo academy in your pocket! The basics of photography for beginners and useful tools for professionals.

＊ "Editor's choice" in more than a 100 countries;
＊ Starbucks "Pick of the Week";
＊ "App Store's Amazing Apps & Games" participant;
＊ #1 top paid app in 19 countries;
＊ #1 top paid app in "Photo & Video" category in 43 countries.

Even though everyone has a camera these days, taking a truly good picture still requires knowledge and mastery.

With Great Photo App, you will start learning photography by practicing: with the help of interactive lessons, you will gradually gain understanding of the foundations of the art of photography. 

We will take you on the road to knowledge through the varied aspects of photo making with the help of easy to understand exercises. Just like a real friend, the app will point out your mistakes and praise your successes.

You will learn:
- What exposure is, how to select the right exposure, and what influences this.
- Aperture. Its full importance and all of its effects for your pictures.
- Shutter speed. You decide whether to freeze time or slow it down. We are giving you the key to understanding this process. 
- ISO. Demonstration of how ISO affects exposure and image noise.
- Depth of field. Visual presentation of everyone's favorite blurred background.
- Camera lenses. Study the difference between focal lengths by taking pictures of a beautiful model using a variety of lenses;
- White Balance; what is White Balance and color temperature and how to use it;
- Basics of studio light; what is the difference between rim light and fill light? How to correctly set up your first lighting scheme;
- Lighting setups for studio portraits; 10 core lighting setups for studio photograpy with datailed light source diagrams;
- Studio light: professional tool for choosing studio lighting setups;
- Studio portrait+: 18 more studio portrait lighting setups.

Location light
The comprehensive lighting manual will give you the opportunity to find yourself at the shooting location complete with an obedient model and lighting equipment.
Experience for yourself what it means to shoot in artificial light.
You will have access to more than 1,000 lighting setups for your quests, studies, and demonstrations.

Easy interface, friendly environment, and our personal team of models.
Start your photographic adventure with The Great Photo App and get on the road to the best picture.

And may you have good light!

## Key features

- Interactive photography lessons
- Exposure and aperture mastery
- Shutter speed control
- ISO and depth of field
- Camera lens study
- Studio lighting setups
- Location light simulations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Location light | $2.99 | one-time |
| Light basics | Free | one-time |
| Exposition | Free | one-time |
| Studio portrait | $0.99 | one-time |
| White Balance | Free | one-time |
| Exposure | Free | one-time |
| Shutter Speed | Free | one-time |
| Depth of field | Free | one-time |
| Composition basics | Free | one-time |
| Light modifiers | Free | one-time |


## What do users think of The Great Photo App?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to understand lessons
- 🚀 Interactive and hands-on learning
- 💡 Helpful for beginners and professionals
- 🔍 Detailed explanations of photography concepts
- 🎨 Visually appealing and well-designed

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for full content
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes for some users
- 🔍 Limited content compared to expectations
- 📚 Lacks comprehensive photography guide

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to restore purchases
- Lessons and settings not loading properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- More interactive lessons and examples
- Ability to use own photos for practice
- Expanded content on advanced photography topics
- Regular content updates and improvements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 854)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-great-photo-app/id766214869/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Потрясающая программа

*2024-12-07*

Все отлично, очень жаль, что разработчики не добавляют новые функции и не обновляют проэкт

### 4/5 — 不错👍

*2024-10-19, version 2.6.1*

喜欢

### 1/5 — Ужас

*2024-04-12*

Купить просто приложение, даже дорого. Но покупать каждый блок отдельно психологически дискомфортно

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2023-08-23, version 2.6.1*

It’s like a mini interactive guide to photography. Each section shows you how to use the exposure triangle to get creative results. I only wish all the in app purchases were free considering you paid for the spo, but it’s an outstanding achievement.

### 4/5 — 内容很好就是有点少

*2023-08-16*

里面的东西还是比较基础的，学完能入门但不够进阶，对于这个价格来说的话没有进阶内容不算很划算，不够里面的内容确实很优质，通俗易懂而且还有大量实拍图片供你练习，比如不同焦段的实拍照片，这是我觉得做的很不错的一个地方。

### 2/5 — Von Laien ?

*2023-02-12*

Man hat schnell das Gefühl, ein Laie, welcher sich für einen Fachmann hält um seine Zeit gebracht zu sein. 2 Sterne für die Idee und Umsetzung, wenn auch nicht wirklich Wissen vermittelt wird und die App einige Fehler bzw Mängel aufweist. So stellt man sich bei der Lektion der Komposition die Frage, was will der Typ von mir. Ein Lösungsvorschlag nach 3 gescheiterten Versuchen, würde das Beenden der App da evtl verhindern. Ich kann die Frau drehen wie ich will sowie die Perspektive und bekomme immer wieder den Verrückten der mich an schreit. In der Fotografie gibt es nicht immer Richtig und Falsch. Schönheit liegt im Auge des Betrachters. Was hier für eine Position und Perspektive Verlangt ist, ist in meinen Augen nicht nachvollziehbar. Jedoch tolle Idee und ein Lob für die Mühe. Den Typ, der einen anschreit finden manche vlt. lustig, ich find es etwas doof, nicht böse gemeint. Etwas Spaß kann sein, doch da verliert die App etwas an Glaubwürdigkeit. Lg

### 1/5 — Developer, please explain how…

*2022-08-18, version 2.6.1*

Developer, at the moment eight of this app’s ten in-app purchase items are listed as being (temporarily) free — but it’s unclear how to actually “buy” them  —  so, it would be very helpful if you post a how-to explanation.  
Also, the user guide/tutorial and the app’s “Settings” option all seem to be MIA.  If you can explain and/or fix these problem(s) please let me know and I’ll be happy to update and likely upgrade my review...  Thanks!

### 4/5 — Useful 👏🏼

*2022-08-18, version 2.6.1*

Very useful to better undestand photography concepts. I liked the illumination diagrams part 👏🏼

### 5/5 — Now I understand

*2022-06-27, version 2.6.1*

I’ve been messing with cameras for many years and this is the best way I’ve seen to show the effects of lenses and lighting.   And it’s a lot of fun.

### 5/5 — Lieblingsapp als Geschenk für Einsteiger

*2022-06-08*

Neben Tom Striewischs kostenlosem Fotolehrgang im Web (einfach googeln) ist diese App für mich der liebste Tipp, den ich Fotografie-Einsteigern gebe. Weil sie so schön gestaltet ist und alles sehr gut erklärt wird, und weil lernen auf diese Weise so viel Spaß macht. 
An iOS-Nutzer verschenke ich sie auch gerne. 
Das Geld ist sie allemal wert.

## Frequently asked questions about The Great Photo App

### What does The Great Photo App teach?

The app provides comprehensive lessons on the fundamentals of photography. You will learn about exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, depth of field, camera lenses, white balance, and various studio lighting techniques for portraits.

### Is this app suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is designed for both beginners and professionals. It starts with the basics of photography for beginners and offers advanced tools and extensive lighting setups for professionals.

### What are the key features of The Great Photo App?

Key features include interactive lessons, practical exercises, detailed explanations of camera settings like exposure and aperture, a vast library of over 1,000 lighting setups, and simulations for location lighting.

### How much does The Great Photo App cost?

The app is a paid application, indicated by its #1 top paid app ranking in multiple countries. Specific pricing details would be available on the app store listing.

### What kind of lighting setups are included?

The app offers detailed diagrams and data for 10 core studio lighting setups for studio photography, along with 18 additional studio portrait lighting setups. It also includes a comprehensive manual for location lighting with over 1,000 setups.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.1 — 2020-11-02

Minor adjustments

### 2.6 — 2020-04-04

The app now doesn't need to download additional content

### 2.5 — 2018-11-14

Added support for new devices

### 2.4.1 — 2018-01-08

Fixed a button that was not localized

### 2.4 — 2017-11-12

- iPhone X support

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