Mobile phone cameras are getting better and many are already using their cell phone as their primary camera. Not everyone and not always want to carry an additional device with them, and a smartphone is always at hand. But in order for the pictures taken with the mobile device to be good, you need to remember a few simple rules.
Instructions
Step 1
If you are going to often take pictures with your phone, and you care about the quality of the pictures, make the presence of a good camera an important criterion when choosing a model of the device. And look not only at the number of megapixels. It is important how autofocus works, what kind of camera optics, flash, shooting speed (how long it takes from the moment you exit standby mode to the moment the picture is taken), the presence or absence of a camera button on the body, and a number of other factors. Fortunately, the network is full of reviews from those who have already used various models, and there are also reviews on specialized portals with sample photos.
Step 2
Let's say you managed to choose the right camera phone. Now let's talk about how to use the resource of the device to the maximum. The first tip is very simple - make sure your objective lens is clean. Dust, fingerprints can negatively affect photo quality, so just wipe the optics with a soft cloth. Also, do not carry your phone with keys or other items that could scratch the camera.
Step 3
Of course, the main thing in photography is light. In good lighting conditions, almost any camera can produce a decent quality image, the subject will be brighter and the color reproduction is better. Conversely, if there is little light, the image may appear dull. The flash can come to the rescue, but you need to use it correctly: position the camera not too close to the subject so as not to overexpose, and not too far away so that the frames are not underexposed.
Step 4
To take a good photo, pay attention to which side the sun is. The photographer should not face it: even if it does not fit into the frame, you can catch a glare and ruin the picture. It is better to shoot with the sun behind your back or to your side.
Step 5
Choose a distance so that your subject is clearly visible. Do not shoot from afar, better approach. Digital zoom will reduce image quality.
Step 6
When taking photos on any device, it is important to remember the rules of composition. There are several compositional techniques to make a shot interesting and memorable, but we'll talk about this in a separate article. Here we only note that it is important not to overwhelm the horizon and make sure that it is not in the middle of the frame, but below. If you are photographing a person, he should be in the center of attention: if you have him small against the background of the wall, then this is a shot of the wall.
Step 7
When shooting in low light or photographing moving objects, find an object that you can rest your hand on to avoid wiggling. If there is no such object, hold the device with both hands. However, if the object is moving quickly, all this will not help - professional photographic equipment is needed here.
Step 8
There are image editors and other programs that can significantly improve the quality of images, as well as add various visual effects. Use them, so the photos taken with a smartphone will be more diverse.
