Learning the art of smartphone photography

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Admittedly, many of us cannot live without our smartphones. They have replaced so many of the other tools we used before because of the almost limitless capabilities of such devices. Smartphones now have high-definition cameras that may not be as good as DSLRs but can be used by people who want to take pictures but don't want to lug around bulky cameras with extra lenses and other accessories.

Yes, there are ways to use a smartphone to capture great photos. Here are some tips on how it's done:

Crop, don't zoom

Unlike on a DSLR, the zoom feature on your phone will most likely cause the quality of your photo to diminish. Instead of zooming in on an object, just get as close as you possibly can to it (but don't forget to harness your phone's HDR) and take the shot. Use the crop feature to get the framing you wanted in your picture to maintain the photo quality.

Download third-party apps

Your phone's built-in camera will obviously have its limits but don't let that stop you from producing amazing shots. There are many third-party camera applications you can use to take better photos. These applications may give you additional functions like Night Cam, Pro HDR, etc.

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Turn off the flash

A smartphone's flash is basically a LED light that lasts too long to produce a flattering picture. It can cause red eyes and can give your skin, or the person you're shooting, yellowish tone, emphasize eye bags, and generally take unflattering photos.

Edit

You can choose to edit the pictures in a professional editing program like Adobe Lightroom or download photo-editing applications on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. A reminder though: don't overdo editing and try to avoid using filters.

Remember the rules of photography

Basically, you should not forget the rules in photography like composition because they still apply regardless of the equipment you use.

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Hey there! Joshua Eaves here, a photographer from Kentucky. If you enjoy reading my blog, follow me on Google+ for more discussions on photography techniques and other tips.