Smartphones have revolutionized the way we capture images. The era when one had to spend a fortune on a camera to get a professional-looking photo is over. Today, you can make photos that are sharp, artistic and eye-catching simply by using your phone. The trick is to know your gadget and figure out the right way to use it.
The phone photography guide will empower you to take professional pictures as if it were child’s play, even when you have no prior experience.
Today, phone cameras are equipped with high-end sensors, several lenses, and smart image processing. However, a great camera does not necessarily mean great photos. What counts is how you make use of that camera. By adopting the right approach, your smartphone can be turned into an excellent creative outlet.
One shouldn’t just go straight into experimenting with the creative phone shots without at least first getting to know the camera settings of one’s mobile. There are always little secrets in every phone camera, which, if you know how to utilize them, will turn out to be significant enhancers of your photography.
These are some of the settings that you should be familiar with:
Here are some phone photography tips for professional photos:
Light is the base of great photography and using a phone for that purpose is not an exception. Most of the time nature’s light is the best choice when one is aiming at making the image both clear and flattering.
Some of the lighting mobile photography tricks are:
The more you experiment with different kinds of light sources, the more you will realize that light from different sources provides different feelings and textures to the picture.
Good composition makes photos look aesthetically pleasing and interesting. Composing is about deciding what elements to include in the image and where to put them so that the viewer’s eye is automatically led to your main subject.
Some of the basic phone photography tips that will elevate your composition skills are:
Composition provides the framework for your photos. Over time, it becomes as natural for you to creatively frame each shot as it is to breathe.
Never assume that just by shooting at your eye level, you will be able to get a good photo. A change in angle can have a dramatic effect on the way your picture looks. You can try going down on your knees, take a shot from a height, or tilt your camera a little to get a more interesting view. Here are some tips:
By playing with perspective, you make your pictures different from the rest and even add a layer of visual storytelling to the basic subjects.
This sounds super basic, but it's easy to forget! Because we're always grabbing our phones, the camera lens gets covered in smudges and dust. If your lens is dirty, your pictures can look blurry, even if you set up the shot perfectly.
So, before you snap a photo, just give your lens a quick wipe with a soft cloth. Seriously, it makes a big difference in how clear and sharp your photos are!
Your phone is pretty good at focusing, but you can get sharper results if you set it yourself. Tap on the screen where you want the focus to be. This tells your phone exactly what to make clear and how bright it should be.
When taking a picture of someone, focus on their eyes. For landscapes, pick something in the middle or closer to you to focus on. Additionally, consider experimenting with portrait mode to add blur to the background. It will make your photos appear to be taken with an expensive camera!
What's behind your subject is very important. A cluttered background can detract from what you’re trying to display, but a simple or unique background may help to showcase your subject!
Try using walls, fabric, plants, or anything with a cool texture as a background. Parks or streets can also make for really cool shots.
Editing photos on phone can really bring your photos to life. You're not trying to fake anything, just make what's already there even better. Luckily, there are some great and easy-to-use editing apps out there.
Here are a few quick things you can do:
Apps like Snapseed, Lightroom Mobile, and VSCO are good for this, and they're easy to learn.
It's easy to go crazy with filters, but usually, less is more. Small adjustments to brightness and color can make a big difference.
When you edit, try to keep your photos looking similar. This makes your social media or online page look put-together. The point is to make the photo better, not hide what it originally looked like. Let the original lighting and setup shine.
The best photos make you feel something. Whether you're taking pictures of people, nature, or objects, try to capture a mood.
Think about what story you want to tell. A smile, a shadow, or a bit of sunlight can communicate without ever needing to say a word. Without a doubt, images that make you feel something are typically much more special than finely-crafted, boring images.
There are some cool features on your phone that can really enhance your pictures. These smartphone camera hacks can help you take sharper, cleaner, and more interesting pictures.:
You can even get little add-ons like lenses or lights to make your phone photography even better.
You do not need costly equipment to take great photographs. You just need to be creative, patient, and have a few basics under your belt. Learn your phone, try some new things, and see the world around you in an interesting way. Then, either edit your images or try something unique to finish them off.
With these few tips, your phone can become more than a phone but an entire portfolio filled with story, feeling, and memories.
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