Smartphone photography is sometimes disregarded since some consider that it can’t pair up with today’s latest camera DSLR’s, however, we’re here to list down a few tips and tricks that’ll help you shoot like a pro, even with only your smartphone camera in hand. Let’s get down to business now shall we? How To Shoot Like a Pro, with a Smartphone
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Table of Contents
Always clean your lenses
This is as basic as it can be. Always clean your lenses whenever you’re going to start or have ended a shooting session. Sometimes it’s good to always keep in mind of your lenses, because they’ll be your primary eyes in shooting and a lousy lens would often result to lousy shots, hands down.
Landscape is the way to shot
Sometimes a wider shot is a way to go. The usual 16:9 portrait shot might be the norm to some, but unless you’ll be needing a taller shot, there’s usually no point in taking this mode. Often maximize the wideness through the landscape and a perfect background shot and subject is always a good shot to take, not unless all you want is the subject.
Never Ever use you flash, when it’s not necessarily
This is quite a problem even to those who shoot with a DSLR. Remember, your flash isn’t something that should be used every time. Not every scenario calls upon the use of flashes. When its mid-dark and light can still be present in the area, try to take a shot and see for yourself if the flash is necessary. You’ll only need to use the flash in a pitch dark area or at least with absolutely low light.
Always check your photos’ details, whether the photos are good or bad
Always know the settings and options that are listed on your photos, so if you’re looking to get a similar quality-wise image, it won’t be hard for you to get to the setting info. Also, if the image is not that good, always remember the info as well, so you can avoid it in the future and pick a more favourable setting for that particular shooting scenario.
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Remember, you have HDR Mode
HDR mode is a pretty excellent mode for stationery subjects. Thanks to this mode, exposure, lighting and shadow are all evenly balanced, making this mode a perfect feature for high contrast subjects or backgrounds. Just learn that you have to be steady because HDR shots take a bit longer to punch through, so if you wobble a little, you’ll practically ruin your shot.
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Rule of Thirds, don’t forget it.
The rule of thirds is one of the most basic principles in photography. It’s simple a principle in how our eyes are generally attracted to images that are divided into thirds, wherein the subject is most likely more noticeable when it’s a bit off-centre.
Smartphone camera now offers smart grids for the maximum use of the rule of thirds, enable an easy-to-shot rule of thirds approved shot. Always keep in mind of this principle, its gonna help you a lot in framing your subject.
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Adapt your camera’s position to the subject
Sometimes a moving subject is really hard to shot, but a good advice that we can provide you is to always adapt your camera’s position to the subject. Advance your movements and wait for the opportunity. Learn to lead ahead of your subject instead of following them. It gives you a great sense of control in the situation, knowing that your subject will most likely be following you, instead of you following it.
