Whether you are on vacation, hanging out with friends, or just hanging out and taking selfies, the thought of how to take better photos on your phone has probably crossed your mind. Do you see a beautiful sunset and wonder how photographers capture the full essence of its beauty? What about a photo of your friend where nothing seems to capture your gaze except for her crystal blue eyes and her sparkling smile? Well, these tips on how to take better photos on your phone will help you to capture the beautiful moments in your life.
Adjust exposure
The easiest adjustment that you can make to your photo is by adjusting the exposure. The exposure allows you to lighten or darken your photo depending on how much light was exposed to your camera lens. The amount of light that reaches your camera lens is determined by the shutter speed of the lens and how sensitive the lens is to light.
Turn on your grid
Phones now have a feature that you can turn on where a grid appears. This grid on your phone allows you to square up the subject of your photo. It keeps the horizon straight and allows the objects in your photos to be perfectly vertical. Additionally, the grid allows you to place the important element of your photo into the three-by-three grid to equally divide up the picture. This element gives structure to your photo and makes it more appealing to the viewer. Notice the image below has squared up the flower using the grid function targeting the petals of the flower. Additionally, the photographer of this photo adjusted the exposure to brighten the once dark image.
Hold your phone still and steady
Phones are created to be lightweight and easy to carry around, so holding a phone to take a picture is different than holding a bulky, heavy camera. If you want to achieve the most visually appealing photo, make sure that you take time to set yourself up in front of your subject. To avoid any involuntary movements, you should put your elbows to the side of your body and hold your phone with both hands.
Taking quality photos has become exceptionally easy with the creation of the mobile phone. You can now easily take pictures that look as if a professional took them without having to purchase expensive and difficult to use equipment. By setting yourself up and holding your phone still you will reduce blur, adjusting the exposure allows you to brighten or darken your photo depending on the desired look that you want, and turning on the grid for your photo will allow your image to be perfectly square.