THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY - PDF

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MOBILE
PHOTOGRAPHY
INTRODUCTION
Mobile photography is an ever-changing landscape with the constant release of new technology
and apps. This guide will help you harness what’s available, get the best out of your smartphone
and learn to take better pictures. We will cover everything from composition and effects to photo
editing and social media. The word camera is used in this guide to refer to the camera of your
phone, so keep that in mind as you read. When it comes to our smartphone photography, our
general philosophy is to see the camera's limitations as its advantages.
Here what it exactly mean. Camera phones are not nearly as powerful DSLRs. They're not even as
powerful as some point-and-shoots out there. For the most part, they lack the manual controls or
the hardware you need to say, create a dreamily shallow depth of end, get a crisp shot of someone
in motion, or produce a shot in low light that's not peppered with noise.
So, if you want to get the hang of the basics, here is the ultimate beginner’s guide to smartphone
photography with manual mode. Also you can learn it from various mobile photography
workshops. It makes taking photos more fun, and the finished product will be more unique and
breathtaking!

BASICS OF MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY
Apps are available that let users shoot in manual mode, and some phones even have full manual
mode built right into the stock camera app. This means you have control over all the parameters
of exposure. What we will discuss in this chapter are the basics of exposure and understanding
the three parameters that are used to alter the light and characteristics of a scene. For more
practical you can take training from experts through their mobile photography workshops.
The creative effect of shutter speed is that it is used to freeze motion or blur an object in motion.
If you have ever seen a picture where water is smooth and ghostly, it’s because the photographer
used a long shutter speed. When you see a sports photo where all the action is frozen perfectly,
it’s because the photographer used a very fast shutter speed.
1) Use gridlines to balance your shot
One of the easiest and best ways to improve your mobile photos is to turn on the camera's
gridlines. If you place points of interest in these intersections or along the lines, your photo will
be more balanced, level, and allow viewers to interact with it more naturally.
2) Focus on one subject
Many of the best photos include just one, interesting subject. So when taking a picture of one,
spend some extra time setting up the shot. Some professional photographers say that the subject
shouldn't fill the entire frame, and that two-thirds of the photo should be negative space -- that
helps the subject stand out even more.

3) Know when (not) to use flash
Unless there’s no other option for light, you should usually avoid using your phone’s
flash. While newer phones have color-balanced flashes that do a pretty good job, using
existing light almost always a better option. I leave my flash off by default and only turn
it on when I know I’ll need it. If you leave it in Auto, it’s only a matter of time until it
goes off when you don’t want it to.

4) Find different perspectives
Taking photos from a unique, unexpected angle can make them more memorable. It tends to
create an illusion of depth or height with the subjects. It also makes the image stand out.
5) Don’t forget to focus
Tap. Focus. Just don’t forget. You can also get camera apps that allow you to focus
manually, which is really handy in cases where the autofocus just can’t get it right.