Smartphone Photography Tips And Tricks

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Smartphones used to take crappy photos that can’t even compare to pictures from a professional camera. However, advances in light sensor hardware and image processing software have drastically improved the quality of smartphone photos. Nowadays, it can be challenging to identify the type of device that was used to take a particular photo.

Improved phone cameras give you the perfect opportunity to improve your photography skills. Ever wanted to take groupies that are the envy of the crowd? How about some beautiful landscape pictures for your next vacation? Learn more about the essential photography tips that will help you maximize the powerful cameras you have on your device.

Explore Your Existing Camera Hardware And Software

In modern smartphones, you already have a stock camera app that performs well out of the box. Almost all apps have an automatic mode that adjusts your camera settings to deliver optimum shots in most scenarios. Apps may also have specialized methods such as night mode for low-light photography or sports mode for capturing high-speed objects.

Burst mode makes the camera take quick shots in succession, allowing you to choose the best photos. Your chances of getting decent images increase with the number of shots you take and burst mode takes advantage of that.

Used correctly, flash can make it easier to take photos in dark settings. Just make sure to adjust distances to avoid glare and overexposure.

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Many apps also use software to add filters and other special effects to your shots. A typical example is the bokeh effect, which blurs the background and puts your face in focus.

Make sure to explore the options you have. There are dozens of decent alternatives out there. Don’t hesitate to use a third-party app if you want. 

Learn About Photography Settings

Three primary settings are used to tweak how photos appear. First, the shutter speed controls the duration that light reaches the sensor. There’s also the aperture speed, which adjusts the amount of light that passes through the lens. Finally, the ISO settings modify how sensitive the sensor is to light.

These three settings have different effects on your photos. For instance, low ISO settings are useful for getting clear images in brightly lit environments. On the other hand, high ISO settings allow for decent photos in more moderate light conditions at the expense of adding granularity to the pictures. Low shutter speeds improve night shots but make photos blurry. Small aperture openings prevent overexposure but are only practical for daytime photography.

Many smartphones offer a manual mode which allows you to edit these settings as you see fit. If you want to customize how your photos look, learn more about these settings and practice until you’re skilled at them.

Invest In Tools

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Having additional equipment can improve the quality of the shots that you take. For example, small tripods allow you to eliminate photo blur, which is critical for moving shots or night-time photography. A gimbal will keep your phone level as you move it around, allowing you to try out new shot perspectives. Even a selfie stick can do wonders for your photos.

You should also buy some items for maintaining your camera lens. Buying some microfiber cloth allows you to clean the lens without leaving scratches. However, be wary of other products that can leave lasting damage to them, such as liquid cleaners.

Do you know other tips and tricks on smartphone photography? Share them in the comments!