Tips to Take Better Photos with Your Smartphone
A lot of people forget that their smartphone has a camera that will let them shoot memorable photos. When travelling I find myself not wanting to carry around too much equipment; I always use my iPhone. Smartphones are already part of most people's lives. With the advancement of camera technology in smartphones, almost everyone can now take excellent photos.
In this post, we are going to look at a few tips that will help you improve your smartphone travel photography and get better-looking photos.
Use Grid Lines to avoid slanting horizon
Have you ever taken a photo and noticed that the horizon is slanted? You are not alone. This is a common problem for beginners and even experts at times.
Most smartphone camera app now allows you to correct the slanting horizon issue. However, it is always best to shoot photos with the help of grid lines in your viewfinder, you will be able to avoid the issue of slanting photos and shoot like a pro.
Avoid Using Digital Zoom
People sometimes shoot photos using digital zoom. This will make your photos pixelated. If your camera has optical zoom, always use it instead of digital zoom. Or try to move closer to the object to shoot the photo.
Always Keep the Smartphone Camera Lens Clean And Dry
Even the best smartphone cameras can't take a good picture if it has dirty camera lenses. This is especially true when there is moisture on the camera lens. If you don't keep your camera clean, you risk blurry photos
Always keep the smartphone camera lens clean and dry to guarantee that your photos are as crisp as they can be. One of the things I always have with me in my travel bag is a lens cloth. They're great for keeping your smartphone camera clean and dry.
Remember the Rule Of Third
Most photographers will tell you that when photographing people to use the rule of thirds. When photographing people, many new photographers try to centre the subject in the viewfinder. This actually works really well for still life, but when photographing people it doesn't quite hit the mark.
This Rule Of Third is all about positioning your subject within the frame. When a person is in the middle, they tend to look unimportant and unremarkable. By placing them off center you are helping the viewer's eyes travel around the photo thus creating more interest and life to your shot.
Don't Shoot Against Bright Light
Why is this a rule? It's not just to make you feel poetic. It gives the finished photo better quality and depth. When photographing an object against a bright light it becomes incredibly difficult to photograph that object. This is because your camera exposure will be adjusted more on the bright background than the subject.
Using your smartphone flashlight as a fill-in-light can help. However, it is better to avoid such a situation; unless you are aiming for some special effect.
Conclusion
Have you ever wondered what makes smartphone photos so special? It is something very simple: people see you holding your phone and do not react to the camera. This will let you capture candid shots. When shooting with a regular camera, people are often tense as they pose for the shot.
Smartphones have great cameras which allow you to take great photos and with some simple tricks, you can easily master photography with your phone.