Awesome tips to take wonderful photos with your phone camera

It seems most people have a smartphone with a camera and you don’t need to be a professional photographer to take amazing snaps and treasure your memories.

With the popularity of social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram, it’s easy to share our shots with the world, but there’s no reason you can’t make yours stand out.

Get familiar with your phone’s camera.

There’s more to taking a photo with your phone than simply pressing the button. By exploring the app, you’ll notice the option to take photos in a variety of shapes or styles, including panoramic views, turn your flash on or off, zoom in or out, add filters, or edit the exposure or saturation of your photo. These can all make a difference to the quality and appearance of your photo, so it’s worth understanding the range of functions your phone camera offers.

Take plenty of photos.

Practice makes you perfect and by taking photos regularly you’ll learn exactly what works and what doesn't. It’ll also ensure you have plenty of shots to choose from while deciding which to upload and share with your friends.

Look for the best lighting.

Bad lighting can often ruin an otherwise perfect photo, so it’s important to ensure your subject is placed in a well-lit area. Experiment with the light, turning electric lights on or off, using your phone’s flash, or moving outside into natural brightness to improve the clarity of your photo.

Move closer, don’t use zoom.

Often, zoom can reduce the quality of the image, resulting in a blurred effect. By moving closer to your subject and cropping the image, you can enjoy the close-up effect with superior quality.

Don’t be afraid to stray from your default camera app.

Although your phone comes with its own photography tools, they may not be the best for your needs. There are a variety of apps on Google’s Android Marketplace and Apple’s App Store that may offer you more in the way of features and editing tools that could help you achieve photos in the style you desire. Many are free, so why not download a few and see which ones you enjoy?

Keep your Lens Clean.

Have you ever opened your camera and noticed areas that look smudged or blurry? Chances are, wiping your lens clean will clear that up in seconds.

It’s important to make sure your lens stays clean to prevent permanent damage or scratching that could affect your photos in the long term.

Keep still.

Ensuring you or your subject remains still as the photo is taken will reduce your chances of motion blur and having to retake the shot!

Use a remote.

By using a device such as Emofix, you can create flawless shots without having to keep your phone in your hand. You’ll find it easier to create the perfect angle and set the perfect distance to ensure everyone fits in the shot.

So go out, enjoy taking photos!