Who doesn't occasionally dream of being a professional music photographer and following rock bands across the country? I know I certainly do — while pretending that I could actually shoot a decent photo or two, of course.
Fortunately actual photography skills (or a lack thereof) don't determine whether someone might enjoy Rock Photographer — a new app which might remind some of "Pokemon Snap," an old first-person rail shooter in which you're essentially sent on a photo safari.
As soon as you start the Rock Photographer app, you'll get some simple instructions regarding what makes a photo decent along with a list of music performances — or levels — you can "attend." Once you select a level, you'll receive a list of "objectives" — shots you should capture. These objectives can involve crazy dance moves, strange angles, and a handful of easter eggs.
Sounds simple enough, right?
The actual game play is fantastic. You get to watch a music performance from three different angles and snap photos whenever you spot something of interest. The app will quickly tell you if your image is "lame" or "perfect" and even let you view your "film roll" at the end. You'll receive points based on the quality of your shots and the objectives which you've met.
Rock Photographer was created by a small team of individuals who are most definitely qualified for the task. Photographer Joey L., music manager/producer Jesse Korman, and programmer extraordinaire Tom Leavy combined their respective strengths and dubbed themselves the All-Nighters long before they ever even thought up the app.
Rock Photographer is available in the Apple App Store right now. It will set you back two bucks and will initially offer four levels. Additional levels will be added over time, through both free updates and in-app purchases.
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