This is a guest blog post.
In all honesty, the Google Camera and Gallery apps for Android leave much to be desired. With the release of the HTC 4G Android phone series and the iPhone 5 getting deployed to even more service providers than the previous model, maybe we’ll see some adjustments in the pre-installed 
Android OS. Until then, consider these five free photography apps:
QuickPic
The Android gallery app is particularly cumbersome and not very well-organized. QuickPic is an amped up version of it that allows you to better categorize your photos and get to your albums and images faster. Showing off your photography to pals won’t take ten weeks anymore while you search through the complicated and easily confusing Gallery app. QuickPic enhances the potential of Android photo-sharing possibilities.
PicPlz
Meant to contend against Instagram which is only available on the Apple iPhone, PicPlz is a photo editing app that allows users an incredible amount of freedom to alter their images. Even photos saved in the phone before you install the app can be adjusted using it the program. Photos can be customized with 16 different filters and contrast adjustments, and can then be immediately posted to a variety of social networks you link your PicPlz account to.
QikCam
If you’ve ever detested having to fight to get to your camera while the perfect moment to take the photo slips away, you’ll love QikCam. The app allows you to take a snapshot by simply clicking its button available on the phone’s desktop. It even lets you perform the same function for video shooting. QikCam is perfect for those who have a preference for candid photography (particularly when coupled with the SilentCam)
Photo Grid
This app can be seen as being a bit benign but it has its purpose. Photo Grid lets you make collages out of the images on your phone and save them as new ones. The collages can be changed around after the fact too. It’s great for individuals who might just want to put two pictures together for some reason. If you lack sophisticated Photoshop software then this app is an easy backdoor way to achieve image consolidation.
SilentCam
Unfortunately, the sound of the Android camera’s shutter is exceedingly shrill. Installing the SilentCam app is an easy way to cut out the annoying shutter sound without having to toggle your phone settings over and over. Think about how handy this is going to be when you’re trying to take quality photos during sentimental moments (nothing is lamer than a toast getting interrupted by the “cah-shhhh” of the Android camera).
They’re all a combination of the words “quick, “pic”, “photo”, or “cam,” but they all have two other words in common: free and practical. I can’t say these apps are guaranteed to turn you into the next Ansel Adams, but they’ll spruce up your phone-based photography in no time.
Thanks for reading, got an app you love? All comments are welcome in the section below.
About Author: This post was written by a guest blogger.
Wow, did you actually bother to research these apps before telling us we’ll love them?
Most of them recieve less than stellar reviews in the marketplace. From your limited review it seemed that several of these apps would find a welcome home on my phone, yet just a few minutes research quickly showed that your review had neglected to mention many key items and overlooked the numerous difficulties owners have encountered with several of the apps. I would not deem any ofthem suitable for use in the manner you have alluded.
A very poor article indeed
” Installing the SilentCam app is an easy way to cut out the annoying shutter sound without having to toggle your phone settings over and over.” – Rubbish. Save your phone memory and just go into the Android camera settings and toggle the audio off, once.