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It’s funny how simple it is nowadays to coordinate a collaborative project. What was impossible 10 years ago, now takes 5 minutes and a 3G connection.

Phos Collective is just this sort of collaborative project:

Nine guys + their iPhones + a tumblr blog = a collaborative adventure.

Featuring each of the contributors unique visual temperament via photos from their mobile devices. Phos Collective is based upon the premise digital photography, that is, a collection of light refracted through a lens onto a electronic image sensor partnered with the immediacy of mobile internet connection, can be collaborative, creative, inspiring, and fun.

So. What’s the point? What are we trying to do with this site?

Without speaking for the collective, I think the reason I am contributing is two-fold, first I want/need to be challenged creatively. I take pictures everyday, and to have a motivating force behind each shot is a fantastic challenge. Second, the reason is simply relational. I love these guys… I’ve worked with every single one of them and have nothing but good great things to say about their creativity, work ethic and personality. I jumped at the chance to be apart of this project as it is just one more way to stay connected as we have been scattered around the US over the past few years, each pursuing our passions whilst taking photos of the journey.

The guidelines are quite simple (and are evolving), upload an inspiring photograph from your iPhone utilizing a filtering app like Camera+, VSCO et al. The only stipulation is, we cannot submit a photo that has cookie cutter filtering, like for example Instagram photos that have very specific filters and easily identifiable borders. Phos Collective is trying to stay away from an identifiable photosharing brand… rather, we are focusing on the individuals use of filters and trickery to produce a visually striking photo.

The dudes that make up Phos Collective are: Adam, Chase, Daniel, Dave, Don, Jo, Nate, myself & Wes.

Go check it out — http://phoscollective.tumblr.com

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