- Use optimal shooting modes. Know your different modes and match them to your specific picture project.
a.) Aperture Mode lets you blur the background to emphasize subjects that are within two meters of your lens.
b.) Night Mode, as the name suggests, is great for taking photos in low-light environments.
c.) Portrait Mode is like Aperture Mode because it blurs the background. However, it has two different effects, Beauty and Bokeh.
d.) Monochrome Mode takes black-and-white images, which are ideal for street, architecture, and fine art photography.
e.) Super Macro Mode lets you capture subjects that are extremely close to your smartphone with great detail.
- Compose your photos before shooting. Use the rule of thirds, a photographic composition technique that breaks an image into three parts horizontally and vertically.
a.) Use leading lines, which are parts of the photo that lead to your subject. For example, take a wedding photo with the couple at the center and the red carpet leading to them.
b.) Take advantage of symmetry, which usually means an image has two equal parts that are mirror images of each other.
c.) Focus on one subject at a time and ensure your subject doesn’t fill the entire frame. Use the rule of thirds to help you focus on a point of interest.
d.) Use color blocking by providing a vibrant background for your subject so that it stands out.
- Get the right accessories. Take your snaps to the next level with these accessories:
a.) A smartphone tripod steadies your camera more effectively than your hands.
b.) Remote shutter control allows you to take photos while you’re far from your phone.
c.) A smartphone gimbal steadies and levels your phone while you’re on the move.
d.) A portable lighting setup, such as ring lights or portable LEDs.
e.) You might also need a portable battery pack to recharge your phone during long shooting sessions.
Reference: Smartphone photography: 5 steps to capture magic with your phone (msn.com)