Nowadays the cameras on mobile devices aren’t bad, and in some cases, they’re actually very good. All you need to do is know how to take advantage of it, and use it to snap photos that look more impressive.
If you want to get started and do just that, there are several mobile photography tips that can definitely help:
Make sure there is plenty of soft light
In general, the camera sensor on mobile devices is small, which makes it all the more important that there is plenty of light. For best results, you should try to make sure the light is soft and diffused so that it bathes the subject and the shadows are less noticeable.
Avoid using the flash
Considering you need lots of light it may seem like a good idea to use the flash on your mobile device – but it generally isn’t. The LED flash on mobile devices leaves a lot to be desired, and will often make photos look worse, not better.
Turn on the grid and use the rule of thirds
In your camera settings, you should be able to find an option to enable the grid – which will overlay a 3×3 grid on the frame. That can be used to apply the rule of thirds and align the subject and other elements using the grid lines and at intersection points.
Overall this will make your composition more balanced and appealing, and you should definitely try it out. That being said always remember that composition is subjective, and you should break the rules as often as you feel is necessary too.
Keep the camera steady
While you’re snapping photos you must keep the camera steady. Even small and almost imperceptible shakes can affect the definition of your photos.
If you’re having difficulty, try holding your device closer to your body so you can support your elbows at your sides. Alternatively, look into getting some type of tripod or mount.
Keep the lens clean
Honestly one of the main reasons why photos from mobile devices look bad is simply because the camera lens hasn’t been cleaned. Considering you probably carry it around in your pocket, it is more than likely to pick up dust, dirt, lint, and smudges – so you should make it a point to clean it before it is used.
Needless to say, a bit of editing can go a long way to help you improve your photos after the fact, so be sure to try learning how to use an editor. Some are easier than others, and for example, you can see how easy it is to add watermarks using Movavi Photo Editor via the steps at https://www.movavi.com/support/how-to/how-to-watermark-photos.html.
All said and done with a bit of practice you could start to capture photos that look truly impressive using your mobile device. But to get to that point you need to start snapping more and more photos – and use the tips listed above to help improve your skills.