Author: Travel Guruji

Taking photos with a mobile phone is considered a universal skill. In fact, everyone is expected to be well acquainted with this component on a phone. Mobile photography has increased in popularity over the years due to the flexibility and convenience involved.

Sharing photos is less cumbersome when the photos are stored on a mobile device’s memory. The process of sharing photos is different when a standard camera is used for capturing.

Typically, technological advancements ease the process in every field. It is not different in photography. Cameras on mobile phones have completely revolutionized photography. Almost everyone has an idea on what good photography entails considering people have mobile phones on them at every time.

Capturing and sharing photos is no longer a challenge. Mobile application developers have identified a potential market in photography and embedded elements that enhance sharing and editing photos.

For instance, it is common knowledge that an iPhone has the best photo. While everyone can agree on this and even point out mistakes on a photo, taking incredible photos that display true images is a skill.

There are four primary elements of good photography. These are; exposure, focus, composition, and photo editing.

In addition to this, there are important tips that you should not miss in your photo shoots. Be sure to implement the following seven tips.

1. Avoid Using Zoom

Most mobile devices have a zoom component on their cameras. Usually, this is achieved by either pinching or stretching two fingers on the screen while the camera is on. Zoom helps to bring images closer. Besides, zoom helps to focus on the subject and avoid distracting backgrounds. However, the effect is shady on mobile photography because it is digital as opposed to still cameras with optical zoom.

Digital zoom will undeniably bring your image closer and keep away unnecessary distractions. However, it compromises on the image quality because the digital zoom crops the subject. Thus, it is advisable to physically move closer to an object and take the photo on normal camera mode. Zoom can be done later in the editing process where you have full control.

2. Set the Focus

Before taking any photo, you should clearly identify your subject and any other objects that interest, which you wish to appear on the photo. On most mobile screens while the camera is the normal mode, you will see a yellow box that moves from one point to another.

To set focus, tap on the subject. The yellow box will automatically shift to this point indicating your object is in focus. You can now take the photo guaranteed of quality on the focal point. Nevertheless, the quality of the photo entirely depends on the type of mobile phone. Mobile phone cameras have different lenses.

3. Clean the Lens

Mobile phones are normally stored in pockets or bags which expose the lens to damage. Scratches and any form of dirt on the lens block light from reaching sensors in the camera. as a result, images taken from the lens appear to be either blurred or with dust spots.

To produce sharp and quality images, be sure to clean your lens before taking any photo. A soft cloth should be used in cleaning lenses. This is because any form of abrasion on the lens destroys the sensors hence poor image quality.

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   Keep your camera steady

Camera shake is one of the main causes of poor mobile camera images. When taking a photo, be sure to hold your phone with both hands while standing on even ground. You should strive to keep your camera steady, particularly in the night where there is limited light. Ideally, mobile phone cameras take a few seconds longer in capturing images in low light.

The delay is to allow as much light to enter the sensor before capturing an object. Slight movements in such environments lead to blurry images. There are available tripod stands for mobile phones. While it may be considered as an extreme practice, a tripod guarantees zero shakes.

5. Try different perspectives

Besides the quality of your phone’s lens, there is more to photography, art. Creativity is indispensable from good photography. Whenever you are taking a photo, remember to try different points of view.

Other than standing upright in front of an object, you can bend a little lower or up to the ground and have a unique shot. You can also try shooting from high up. Mobile photography has the advantage of flexibility. The small size of phones can fit in almost everywhere to capture in unique angles. Take advantage of the small size.

6. Take Several Shots

Achieving quality in a single first shot is almost impossible. Whether you are a professional or not, you should take multiple shots without changing focus then choose on the best. While capturing, pause for seconds to review the photos and get new ideas and angles. Mobile photography allows you to delete unpleasant photos thus, enhance and eases the photo editing process.

7. Adjust exposure manually

While mobile phones differ in components and navigation, cameras are usually identical. Before taking a photo, ensure your subject is visible. The light on the subject and background should be well balanced to increase visibility. A manual adjustment has better results than automatic adjustments by the phone.