Mobile photography has come a long way since the first camera phone was introduced. Today, smartphones are equipped with high-quality cameras that can take stunning photos.
However, taking great photos with your phone requires more than just pointing and shooting. Here are some mobile photography tricks that can help you take better photos with your phone.
Lighting is super important in photography. Look for good light sources, like natural light or well-lit areas, to make your photos shine. Avoid taking pictures in dark places, as they can turn out blurry or grainy.
Using flash can be handy, but it’s not always necessary. In low-light situations, the flash can create weird shadows and wash out colours. Instead, try adjusting the exposure or ISO settings on your phone to let in more light.
Selfies are fun, but did you know that the rear-facing camera often takes better quality photos? When capturing yourself or others, use the back camera for more detailed shots.
Zooming in might seem tempting, but it can make your pictures look pixelated or blurry. Instead, get closer to your subject or take the photo as it is and crop it later for better results.
Shaky hands can ruin a great shot. To avoid blurry images, hold your phone with both hands and keep your elbows close to your body. If you want extra stability, use a tripod or rest your phone on something solid.
Make sure your subject is in focus! When you tap the screen, most phones automatically focus on what you tapped. But you can also tap on the screen where you want the focus to be manually.
Exposure controls how much light enters your camera. Most phones have automatic exposure, but you can also adjust it manually. Simply tap on the screen and slide up or down to increase or decrease the exposure.
I hope these tips help you take better photos with your phone! If you have any other tips or tricks that you’d like to share, feel free to let me know!
Stephen brings many years of photographic experience with him to his role as content and course creator. After leaving art school he went straight into studio photography working alongside Photo Corp UK, before running one of the UK’s most successful high-end portrait studios with Venture Studios for over a decade.
His personal work which stretches from portraits to landscapes, and other niches in between could be described as atmospheric and low key – sounds moody, but he’s not really! He’s previously had work published by Adobe Photoshop on top of many industry awards for his portrait photography.
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