How to take photos on your phone. Secrets of great shots

Published: 18.02.2020

Camera phones have opened the era of mobile photography. Taking pictures with a smartphone can yield amazing results. We want to reveal the secrets of great shots and explain how to take photos on your phone.

A camera phone is a valuable tool for photography. Mobile devices capture moments that are impossible to capture with professional equipment. It is convenient to take photos and improvise with a camera on a phone at any time.

So, you have a camera phone in your pocket. You have the desire to take mobile photos. With a little bit of tricks and practice, you can become a guru of mobile photography.

Use gridlines.The quality of mobile photos can easily be improved with a simple and effective method - the rule of thirds.

Smartphones do not have an optical viewfinder. Therefore, adjust the 'Grid lines' option.

Activating this feature divides the frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically, making it much easier to compose the shot.

Place the object at the intersection of the lines. The object will be balanced and pleasing to the eye.

Clean the lens.The phone camera does not have protection against dirt. On the lens, you can see not only fingerprints, but also dirt and scratches.

The images taken with such a camera come out blurry. No post-processing will fix the situation.

Wipe the phone's lens before taking a photo. Use a lens cloth. Even wiping with a t-shirt is better than nothing.

Choose unusual angles for shooting.Unexpected angles lead to memorable photos.

It's like a different perspective, a different point of view.

A creative approach creates the illusion of depth or height of an object.

• Shoot from a height. Position yourself above the object. Climb onto the roof, ladder, or stand on steps.
• Take photos from the ground. Lie on your back and see what unusual things come into the frame from this position.
• Get down on your knees. Read tips on how to take photos.childrenandpets.
• Create your own style. Take photos of people from behind. Capture only laughter. Focus on shades of one color. A signature touch will make your work recognizable.

Come closer.When using the digital zoom of a smartphone camera, you lose fine details. From a distance, leaves on trees or flowers in a flowerbed look blurry.

Approach the object and take a closer look at the picture. You will be surprised how a slight zoom can change the world and improve the quality of the image.

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Forget about the flash.Flash photography leads to unnatural yellowing of the skin and red eyes of the models. A scene lit artificially looks unnatural. It is impossible to direct the flash on a camera phone, as when using special attachments for DSLR cameras.

The only case when it is worth using the flash on your phone is to fill in shadows in bright sunlight.

If you are planning to take photos in a poorly lit place, look for alternative light sources. For example, outside, wait for the headlights of a passing car to illuminate your subject. In a dark club, approach the illuminated bar counter.

Accept the fact that natural light is better than artificial. Practice taking photos during daylight hours.

Create a Light album from your cool photos. You don't need to print the photos separately for this. We will print your photos directly on the pages of the Light album. Upload your images to the free editor Mapi7 and create a themed Light album. You can upload photos from your phone.

Make a Light album
with a photo from the phone

Avoid shooting subjects that require a sharp focus.Short focal lengths in phone cameras allow you to take photos where almost the entire scene is in focus. However, it is impossible to focus on an object that is very close to the phone.

Play with reflection.A person's gaze seeks reflection. In the sky, in a body of water, in a supermarket window. Look for opportunities to play with reflections in your photographs.

In cities, there are many unconventional places where you can find reflection.

Puddles, car mirrors, sunglasses, glasses, and metal surfaces are just some of them.

Do not ignore the background.Pay attention to the background. Practice with a black background. This is a good start. Black color makes objects and colors in the photo stand out.

Use black velvet as a background. The material completely absorbs the light that hits it. This, in turn, reduces shadows and reflections in the photo. Make sure to stretch the velvet fabric carefully. Wrinkles and folds will be visible in the photograph and distract from the subject.

Direct your gaze.Attract the viewer's attention to a specific part of the frame using leading lines. They can be straight or winding.

The staircase, forest path, railway tracks, and even the facade of the building create a sense of depth in the image.

Great lines and the right angle make the photograph intentionally composed.

Expand the space.The empty space in a photograph transforms the image. When you expand the space, the object stands out more and elicits a strong reaction from the viewer. Negative space does not mean a white background. It can be an open sky, an empty field, or a large wall.

Ideas for cool phone photos

Coming up with ideas for shooting is not difficult. Look around. Sources of inspiration are nearby. Start with our cool photo ideas.

Light filters from glasses.You can use sunglasses as filters. Use glasses with gradient lenses. They will balance bright skies and dark landscapes.

Image with a 3D effect.Cut out the frame from a polaroid picture. Attach it to the subject of the shot. Take a photo and get an image with a 3D effect.

Each photo is a masterpiece! Don't hide unique shots from viewers in your phones and cameras. A worthy way to showcase your talent and preserve memories is to print photos on canvas.

Order photo
on canvas

A world in miniature.

Make a small figurine or toy the hero of our world.

Carry a miniature character with you and take pictures in a natural environment. Take photos from a close distance so that the figurine blends in with the surroundings.

Create creative images on your smartphone. Replenish your inspiration piggy bank with our simple ideas for cool photos. Mobile photography deserves to be featured in a real album.

Sort the photos according to the color scheme, theme, and style of execution. Create a photo book orLight Album.

P.S. Show your work to friends and loved ones. Giving positivity is easier than you think!