That’s what helps make a good image a great image. Check out the shadows that the sun makes on subjects. Notice the reflective light off buildings. Practice during the ‘golden hour,’ the period shortly after sunrise or just before sunset. Watch how the light from a window falls inside a room at different moments. A smartphone is not the greatest in low-light situations. It’s best to capitalize on lighting conditions under which your device best functions. This is mainly due to the size of the lens. If you had a larger lens, the quality of the zoomed image would be clearer.
Hold it horizontal at all times instead of vertical to get a wider image. Try burst mode when snapping pictures of moving objects. Know what you will use for the shutter (the button assigned, a software shutter button, a timer, or the volume on your headphones). The idea is to get to a place where you take clear images with no camera shake. Use a tripod for stability. This frees you up to focus on better pictures.
These apps are helpful in editing your work. While you can’t correct problems like bad lighting, you can improve other details to make a subject look acne-free, sharpen specific aspects of an image, or add text or other effects over the photo. Find your favorite photo app, learn to use it well, and you can take your already awesome image to the next level. The flash can help emphasize shade, make colors brighter, and add other interesting effects. Experiment by taking one photo without, then one with the flash. Make notes and compare the differences. The only thing holding you back is how much storage is on your phone and how long your battery can last. Push yourself to look for reflective surfaces and place your subjects at angles or in direct comparison to the reflection. Even simple shades of light can make amazing reflections. Join in photo walks with other photographers and communities in your area. It’s always fun when you do it alongside others who are learning and enjoying the art.
