Cell phones have become the common way to take photos. Digital cameras have remained a niche professional tool, and smartphones have taken over photography. This can be seen in the growing importance of computational photography, but also in the increased investment by brands in new optics. Some are even already betting on the integration of a double periscope in their mobile phones.
But Even on mid-range models, image quality has increased substantially. Models like the Pixel 7a dazzle with high capabilities that rival the best in the industry, even when compared to the Pixel models released by Google this year or Samsung’s high-end models or Apple’s popular iPhone.
This demonstrates that There is no need to spend more than a thousand dollars on a smartphone simply because camera quality is the priority. As photographer Rodrigo Rivas recalled in EL ESPAÑOL – Omicrono, to take photos like a professional it is a good idea to follow a series of tips for taking photos that will allow the images to stand out better, without having to invest in another phone. , or buy apps with professional settings.
Clean before shooting
The first thing that helps take good photos, and this may seem obvious but it’s not, is have a clean camera. The cell phone is a device that you hold in your hands dozens, if not hundreds of times a day, and most of the time you find yourself with your fingertips touching the protrusions of the cameras.
This causes finger grease to remain on the rear module lens and disfigure images. SO, It is strongly recommended to clean the back before taking a photo, even if you rub it on your pants or shirt. The camera display shows whether there are traces of dirt or not.
This also applies to the front camera, where we generally do not put our fingers but where there can also be grease since it is the area in contact with the ear, and it may even be that when taking the cell phone out of the pocket we touches this area. Again, a quick cleanup can make the difference between a good photo or one that has flare in the lights, as if a filter has been activated.
Immobile and without breathing
The vast majority of photos taken with a cell phone are taken with it in hand. A tripod is rarely used and a cell phone is rarely supported. on a table or similar to take the photo. This implies that any movement will be transmitted to the image.
It’s a good idea to stay as still as possible.with legs slightly open so that there is no swinging and, if possible, hold your breath
Always frame
One of the most important actions when shooting is framing the photo. this implies decide which part of the subject or image will appear, but also the background, the distance between the two and the orientation of the light points in the scene. This is something that takes seconds to decide and can drastically change the outcome of an image.
Here It is also important to decide on the type of camera with which to take photos in the case where the smartphone used has an angle and one or two additional lenses, normally a wide angle or an optical zoom. Each goal helps improve certain things, and depending on what you’re looking for, one thing or another is better.
Control exposure
The vast majority of today’s mobile phones have an exposure controller. This is what appears in the camera interface when you touch a specific point in the image. this allows change the amount of light the camera will let through
It’s very useful when you want an image not to be too dark or too light because the mobile phone itself interprets that it is necessary to change the exposure. It’s something very simple and brings better quality to many images.
Enjoy the different modes
It is currently impossible to find a smartphone sold in Europe and whose camera app doesn’t have multiple modes. The normal modes are Photo and Video, but the vast majority also include a night mode, for taking photos in low light, or a portrait mode, which makes images of people much better.
Knowing how to choose the most suitable one helps photos look better. Something similar happens with image resolution or aspect ratio.two settings that can be changed very easily in the camera app and which give more versatility for taking a good photo.
As you can see, these are aspects to take into account that are not complicated to carry out, do not take a lot of time and, of course, do not involve spending money. In this way it is possible improve the images of any mobile in any situation, no matter who uses it.
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