{"id":8518,"date":"2018-02-16T16:46:15","date_gmt":"2018-02-16T16:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/?p=8518"},"modified":"2020-02-12T14:48:56","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T14:48:56","slug":"10-tips-for-taking-better-pictures-on-your-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/02\/16\/10-tips-for-taking-better-pictures-on-your-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"10 tips for taking better pictures on your phone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s an amateur photographer in all of us. Whether you like snapping key moments, or abstract images, having the ability to do so through our smartphones has been life-changing. There\u2019s no need to lug around heavy photography equipment when all you need is at your fingertips!<\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019d like to take more photos on your phone, we have some tips to take as good a quality image as possible.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Wipe the camera lens<\/h3>\n<p>We use our phones so often that we almost forget to keep them clean. Stuffing your device in your pocket or bag makes it easy for it to get grubby. So, before you start getting snap happy, take a moment to properly clean the camera of any dirt or dust that might be sitting on the camera lens. That way, your pictures will be clearer.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Use natural light<\/h3>\n<p>Lighting is detrimental to the quality of an image, and there\u2019s nothing better than natural light. Using natural light will take away the need to use your camera\u2019s flash so your picture will look better, and you can create a better effect by using shadows. Try to take pictures where the light is behind the subject. Whatever you do, avoid the flash! As it typically sits so close to the lens, your photos end up looking overexposed. No flash means to dreaded red-eye.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Use grid lines<\/h3>\n<p>You may have heard the \u201d\u02dcrule of thirds\u2019 mentioned when it comes to photography, but if not, we\u2019ll explain. The best images follow this rule, so the picture should be broken into nine squares; thirds split equally both horizontally and vertically. If points of interest sit in the corners of these thirds, you\u2019ll have a better-balanced picture. You can use this rule by adding gridlines to your camera app, so you can gauge where the points of interest sit.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8520 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/pexels-photo-65538.jpeg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-65538\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/pexels-photo-65538.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/pexels-photo-65538-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Take bursts<\/h3>\n<p>Use the functions of your camera app to the best of your ability and take bursts of images rather than just resting on one. A burst of images will allow for more choice, and often, a more natural image. Once the burst has been taken, you can pick which you\u2019d like to keep, and which you aren\u2019t sold on.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Use a photography app<\/h3>\n<p>We love visuals, and we have so many apps at our disposal to enhance our pictures! Use the filters in the built-in camera app on your phone, and play about with the many photography apps in your app stores. By spending time on them, you\u2019ll soon learn which filters you like, and how you like to enhance your photography.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Use the highest resolution<\/h3>\n<p>This should make your pictures as clean and crisp as possible. You might even want to print your photo out after and frame it \u201d\u201c so using the highest resolution will allow for the best physical photos. Lower resolution images can appear grainy or blurry, so check your settings before capturing your moment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8522 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/instagram-cell-phone-tablet-device-163148.jpeg\" alt=\"instagram-cell-phone-tablet-device-163148\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/instagram-cell-phone-tablet-device-163148.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/instagram-cell-phone-tablet-device-163148-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Focus on one thing<\/h3>\n<p>Cramming a whole bunch of objects, or points of interest just won\u2019t work for a good image. So, try to keep your focus on the one thing you\u2019d like to capture. Embrace any empty space around it, and keep your camera steady! Tapping on your screen will allow the camera to focus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Experiment with angles<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to take images from a range of angles. We take pictures face on so much that some photos end up getting blurred into others. Try taking photos from above for a different perspective, or underneath and utilise the space around the object. Your photo will end up being more striking and memorable.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Use HDR<\/h3>\n<p>You might have noticed this when you have your camera app open, but not tried to use it. HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and it will bring out the lightest parts and the darkest parts of your picture so there\u2019s a better balance of colours. It\u2019s best used for still shots rather than a moving subject.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Don\u2019t zoom in<\/h3>\n<p>Trying to enlarge the subject of the photo means you lose the clarity of it. Zooming in can distort the image; it becomes blurry and colours can become dull. You\u2019ll have a much better image if you simply move closer to the subject you want to shoot, rather than relying on the zoom option \u201d\u201c it\u2019s not quite the same as a camera so you\u2019ll lose quality.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>If you\u2019re itching to take more pictures, you\u2019re going to need a phone with a good camera. We don\u2019t expect this to cost you the world! Why not look at the phones available on the <a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/store\/mobile-phones?megamenu_creative=Mobile-Phones&amp;megamenu_name=Mobile-Phones-TNMobP&amp;megamenu_position=L&amp;megamenu_id=TNMobPL\">musicMagpie Store<\/a>? 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