A cell phone is used for more than just calling or texting. Smartphones are very versatile devices, almost computers. But beware, because beyond that, they have become a perfect replacement for compact cameras.
While mobile devices still lack to reach the level of a professional camera, in many cases a smartphone can be more useful than one of these cameras. And if you love mobile photography, like all of us, here it is some simple tricks to improve the quality of your photographs.
The rule of odd numbers
In this educational article let's explain in detail what the odd number rule is. However, and in summary, it is a question of obtaining a greater visual impact, putting three subjects in the plane (intended for subject from three people to three flowers, three stones or whatever we want) in order to obtain a "controlled imbalance".
The rule of thirds
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If you like taking pictures with your mobile phone, you will definitely use the grid or even called grid. With it we can make use of the so-called rule of thirds, which according to Wikipedia is simply: “A form of composition to order objects within the image. This rule divides an image into nine different parts, using two imaginary lines parallel and equidistant horizontally and two more of the same characteristics vertically, and recommends using the intersection points of these lines to distribute the objects in the scene ”.
Turn off the flash
While many of you might think that using a mobile phone flash might be a great idea, nothing is further from the truth, especially since smartphone flashes don't have the same quality as professional camera flashes. For this reason, except in situations of urgent need, it is always best to leave the flash off and take pictures in natural light and / or play with the options display.
Edit the image
Adobe Photoshop is a great tool for mobile editing.
Getting the perfect shot is very difficult. Either from certain impurities, specks of dust on a surface or from a person who sneaked in at the exact moment he took the photograph. For this reason, do not be afraid to modify your photos with applications such as Photoshop or derivatives, to eliminate these excess elements and also to cut the image. The possibilities are almost endless.
Stability is your friend
Sometimes a simple movement of our hand can turn a perfect photograph into something blurry. That's why tripods are so important and you don't need to spend a lot of money to buy a quality one for our photographs. In case of not having one on hand and as long as our wrist is not the best, there are some small tricks to maintain stability such as leaning against walls or railings.
Use burst mode
Last but not least, it uses the burst mode, which in most smartphones it is activated by pressing and holding the shutter button during shooting. What do we get from this? Instead of taking a single photo, we will take several at the same time, so when it comes to quietly reviewing them at home, we can choose the one that suits us best. Easy right?
