As smartphones are getting more compact and so does their cameras, almost replacing all digital cameras. Photographers are starting to reach for smartphones especially iPhones, to capture breathtaking images or even shoot videos.
Most smartphone companies focus their technology on their camera, most notably Samsung and Apple making bulky digital cameras almost obsolete. Since it is a smartphone, it has a lot of features that a digital camera may not have. It has editing software that you could download for your images and also ease of shareability.
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Start With a Good Camera Phone
To get started capturing those awe-inspiring photos is to invest and start with a good camera phone.
Look for the Light
Once you have acquired a good camera phone, It’s good practice to look out for some light. Having good illumination on the subject makes a lot of difference and it is very noticeable. It also captures the environmental feel like sunlight from a window for an indoor portrait or neon lights for a nighttime city photo.
Adjust Exposure
Next is exposure. Modern smartphones also have manual exposure for you to tweak like digital cameras. Exposure gives you more options to adjust the feel of the image by brightening or darkening the scene. You may find this feature on an iPhone where you will have to drag the sun icon whereas, on Android, you would have a +/- icon for the adjustment.
Turn On Your Grid
You may also find turning the grid on to be helpful. Composition is one of the key elements to make your shots seem professional and balanced since it helps arrange visual elements within the frame. It can also aid you in keeping the horizon straight.
Learn Your Camera’s Features
We now move on to the physical aspect of your camera phone. Not all phones are similar since companies are competing to be the best camera phones. You must know which your phone specializes in. Night mode on nonlit areas most commonly after the sun sets or Portrait mode to focus on the subject and blurs the background making a Bokeh Effect.
Stand Still, Hold Steady
You should also notice how to handle your phone while capturing an image. Since camera phones are getting lighter or even thinner, it’s very easy to shoot an image incorrectly by not keeping your hands steady. So before taking the shot, set yourself up and make yourself comfortable to avoid wobbling so you get a clean steady shot.
Try an Add-On Lens
If the built-in camera lenses are not enough for you, you may find external lenses useful. It gives you a lot of options and alternatives for effects such as macro,ultra-wide, fish eye, or a telephoto conversion lenses.
Edit Your Shots
Now that you have captured your photo it’s time for the finishing touches. Editing applications are available on the App Store or play store depending on which phone you are using. It is recommended for an iPhone user to turn on the High-Efficiency format since it gives more color depth.
