When it comes to taking pictures using our smartphones, the truth is most of us just whip out our devices and immediately snap away. We trust the camera’s automatic calculations to give us the best picture possible. However, there is another option available- shooting in Manual (or Pro) Mode. This takes the control away from the smartphone’s AI and puts …
Things To Consider When Choosing A Tripod
If you’re reading this, I take it you’ve made the decision to invest in a new tripod but you’re having difficulty deciding which one to choose. If you’re still unsure about whether to get a tripod, I suggest you read through these 8 reasons why you should invest in one. I promise you, it’s a real game changer. The possibilities …
4 Ways To Print Photos From Your Smartphone
So you understand what makes a smartphone photo look good, and now you have captured some amazing images. Then what? Thanks to the digital age, we’re able to capture trillions of photos a year. With so many photos being shared everyday, it’s easy to lose track of the special ones that hold precious memories. Printed photos can be framed and …
The Exposure Triangle: Does It Matter In Smartphone Photography?
In traditional photography, the term ‘Exposure Triangle’ is thrown around quite a lot. It is said to be key to capturing high-quality images that are well-exposed. But what exactly is the Exposure Triangle, and does it even matter in smartphone photography?Other smartphone-related topics Is It Okay To Charge Your Smartphone Overnight? 9 Simple Ways To Protect Your Smartphone From Intruders …
PHONE CAMERA SPECS: A Fully Detailed Guide
UPDATED: May 2020The camera has become the biggest selling point of today’s smartphones. As a result, a lot of people want to know what type of camera a phone is packing before they even consider buying it. Sites like GSM Arena provide the full lowdown on smartphone camera specs, yet very few people actually understand what any of it means. Terms like megapixels, …
Know Your Tripod: An illustrated breakdown
There’s absolutely no doubt that a tripod is very important in photography. The same is true for smartphone photography. A good tripod helps to keep your shots steady, so you can have awesome pictures with no blur among other benefits. However, not all tripods are the same. This can make it a bit challenging to know which one to get if you’re looking to invest in a …
What Could Be Causing Your Phone’s Photos To Look Bad In Low Light?
You can’t help but be amazed at the picture quality of today’s smartphone cameras. Photos taken during the day rival those taken by some decent digital cameras. However, when it comes to taking pictures at night or low light conditions, it’s quite a disappointing image. Have you been battling with poor quality images, especially at night? Do the pictures come …
8 Ways To Improve The Brightness of Your Photos In Low Light
Photography in low light conditions can be tricky, and especially so on smartphones. Because their sensors are so small, smartphone cameras take better pictures in the day time when there is a lot of light available. However, this is not to say shooting in low light is impossible. On the contrary, shooting photographs at night with your smartphone can be …
Best Ways To Keep Your Phone Steady (& avoid blurry photos)
In photography, keeping your camera steady is one of the most important things that contribute to what makes a photo look great. Not only will it help prevent blurry photos, it can greatly improve the quality of your photos in low light conditions. Granted, you can rest your arms on a table to help keep your hands steady or balance …
8 Reasons Why You Should Get A Tripod For Your Smartphone
I, like many people I know, never thought much about tripods for smartphones. In my work as a filmmaker, I used a tripod all the time unless the shots needed to be hand-held or otherwise. But, when it came to smartphone photography, I didn’t bother. I thought it was overkill. If only I knew then what I know now, then …