{"id":3021,"date":"2017-06-29T18:04:18","date_gmt":"2017-06-29T12:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/?p=3021"},"modified":"2018-06-22T20:55:30","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T15:25:30","slug":"10-smartphone-photography-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/10-smartphone-photography-tips","title":{"rendered":"10 Things You Should Do to Improve Your Smartphone Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days, taking pictures has never been easier. With smartphones camera getting more advanced, there\u2019s no more reason to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take good photos. But how do you up your smartphone photography game to create not just good photos, but\u00a0photos that are gorgeous, unique and remarkable?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few tips that can help you improve your smartphone photography, and also a few examples of photographers who create incredibly stunning images with their smartphones.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#1-Know-your-camera\">1. Know your camera<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-Set-the-focus\">\u00a02. Set the focus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-Avoid-using-the-zoom\">3. Avoid using the zoom<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#We-were-going-through-the-half-of-meter-of-snow-for-this-view-Guys-were-pretty-mad-but-they-went-for-it-with-me-8211-it-was-worth-it-wandrd-lifeisforsharing-jackob--stayandwander-earthofficial-dnescestujem-igerscz-iglifecz-beautifuldestinations-awesome-earthpix-discoverglobe-adventureculture-queekygrams-lifeofadventure-insta-svk-folkgood-roamtheplanet-neverstopexploring-natgeo-mist-vision-exploretocreate-welivetoexplore\">We were going through the half of meter of snow for this view. Guys were pretty mad but they went for it with me &#8211; it was worth it. #wandrd #lifeisforsharing ? @jackob . . . . . #stayandwander #earthofficial #dnescestujem #igerscz #iglifecz #beautifuldestinations #awesome_earthpix #discoverglobe #adventureculture #queekygrams #lifeofadventure #insta_svk #folkgood #roamtheplanet #neverstopexploring #natgeo #mist_vision #exploretocreate #welivetoexplore<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-Make-the-most-of-the-natural-light\">4. Make the most of the natural light<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5Use-composition-guidelines-to-create-eye-catching-photos\">5.\u00a0Use composition guidelines to create eye-catching photos<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-Find-unique-angles-and-perspectives\">6. Find unique angles and perspectives<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-Be-creative-with-your-surroundings\">7. Be creative with your surroundings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8-Useediting-to-put-your-signature-style\">8. Use\u00a0editing to put your signature style<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#9Find-something-to-rest-your-camera-on-for-a-steady-shot\">9.\u00a0Find something to rest your camera on for a steady shot<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#10-Clean-the-lens\">10. Clean the lens<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Print-your-pictures-learn-from-them-and-be-creative-with-them\">Print your pictures, learn from them and be creative with them<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"1-Know-your-camera\"><b>1. Know your camera<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your phone camera is equipped with features that you might not know about. Spend some time to explore these features and functions, try them out and see how they impact your photos. Play with the exposure control, try different modes, and see they can transform your photos. Of course, you can edit our photos later, but just a simple change when you take the photos can make a huge difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 61.94444444444444% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BVr_-ZyBaI4\/\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Auditya Venkatesh (@audiphotography)<\/a> on Jun 23, 2017 at 8:41am PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"2-Set-the-focus\">\u00a0<b>2. Set the focus<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This step is often overlooked by people, either because they forget, or because they don\u2019t know about this. Make sure you don\u2019t skip this, as it\u2019s important to get a sharp focus for your image. Although you can create good photos with autofocus, setting the focus manually can give you better results.\u00a0To get your camera to focus, simply tap the object on the screen. Also note that camera focus changes as the object\u2019s moving, so always tap the object right before you take the shot. Don&#8217;t forget to experiment, t<\/span>ry to set the focus on different objects in the same scene to see the difference. You might be surprised by the results.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/v1TusgLb0a\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/v1TusgLb0a\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Hello!  Good to be back after a short IG break \ud83d\ude42 hope you&#39;re all doing well!!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/panyrek\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Kitty de Jong<\/a> (@panyrek) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2014-11-25T18:34:42+00:00\">Nov 25, 2014 at 10:34am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"3-Avoid-using-the-zoom\"><b>3. Avoid using the zoom<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among many great things about phone camera, the zoom is not one of them. With the limited quality, zooming with your phone camera will only give you photos with a below par quality, so avoid that at all cost. Instead, walk closer to your object. This will give you a much sharper and clearer photo. When walking closer to the object is not possible, you can keep shooting from the shortest possible distance you can manage, and crop the photo later.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"embedly-card\">\n<h4><span id=\"We-were-going-through-the-half-of-meter-of-snow-for-this-view-Guys-were-pretty-mad-but-they-went-for-it-with-me-8211-it-was-worth-it-wandrd-lifeisforsharing-jackob--stayandwander-earthofficial-dnescestujem-igerscz-iglifecz-beautifuldestinations-awesome-earthpix-discoverglobe-adventureculture-queekygrams-lifeofadventure-insta-svk-folkgood-roamtheplanet-neverstopexploring-natgeo-mist-vision-exploretocreate-welivetoexplore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BTVnGlLDQ4g\/?taken-by=hynecheck\">We were going through the half of meter of snow for this view. Guys were pretty mad but they went for it with me &#8211; it was worth it. #wandrd #lifeisforsharing ? @jackob . . . . . #stayandwander #earthofficial #dnescestujem #igerscz #iglifecz #beautifuldestinations #awesome_earthpix #discoverglobe #adventureculture #queekygrams #lifeofadventure #insta_svk #folkgood #roamtheplanet #neverstopexploring #natgeo #mist_vision #exploretocreate #welivetoexplore<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>1,547 Likes, 52 Comments &#8211; Hynek Hampl Czech Republic (@hynecheck) on Instagram: &#8220;We were going through the half of meter of snow for this view. Guys were pretty mad but they went&#8230;&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span id=\"4-Make-the-most-of-the-natural-light\"><b>4. Make the most of the natural light<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s face it, phone camera doesn\u2019t do well in dark conditions. You can keep going and take pictures without enough light, but chances are, you\u2019ll get grainy photos that are anything but sharp. Your best bet, of course, is to use natural light. Avoid using the flash in your camera phone, as it rarely gives you great photos. Do all you can to get as much natural light as possible. When shooting indoor, open the curtain and take photos in the brightest spot in the room. When shooting outdoor, chase the light! Take advantage of the golden hours, just before sunrise and sunset. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/groovypat\/\">Patrick Smit<\/a> does a good job of using natural light to enhance his photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BU8h4R-D7xk\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.5% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BU8h4R-D7xk\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">In these weather conditions every spot is a hotspot!\u2728 Goodmorning my friends! Hope you have a great week?? &#8212;&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;\u2689<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/groovypat\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> G R O O V Y P A T \u00ae<\/a> (@groovypat) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-06-05T05:14:36+00:00\">Jun 4, 2017 at 10:14pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"5Use-composition-guidelines-to-create-eye-catching-photos\"><b>5.\u00a0Use composition guidelines to create eye-catching photos<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Composition plays an important role in making a good photo, and there are many composition guidelines that can help you create stunning photos. Rule of third, symmetry, leading lines, to name a few. Familiarise yourself with these guidelines and try them out. In fact, the phone camera is equipped with a grid to help you should you want to use the rule of third for your photo composition (if you don\u2019t see this grid, you can enable it in your camera setting). Try different compositions for different photos, and with enough practice, you\u2019ll be able to see the types of composition that work for different kinds of photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BM2RMB2Bttr\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.5% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BM2RMB2Bttr\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Swimming in kool-aid?  #wonderfulindonesia #tripofwonders @indtravel<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matty.cave\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Matt Cave<\/a> (@matty.cave) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-15T22:42:09+00:00\">Nov 15, 2016 at 2:42pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BUEuZZDlAC2\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.5% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BUEuZZDlAC2\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Imperfect symmetry in Marseille, south of France. Yet those imperfections that create character. Any Marseille fc fan out there?  Ps : @capra311 and his new president are big fan of them.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/puanindya\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Putri Anindya<\/a> (@puanindya) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-14T13:06:31+00:00\">May 14, 2017 at 6:06am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you get the hang of it, play around and break the rules. Sometimes, the most amazing photos are the ones which are unusual and striking, which come from not sticking to the rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"6-Find-unique-angles-and-perspectives\"><b>6. Find unique angles and perspectives<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve got a good lighting and composition, but sometimes you need more to make your photos stand out. There\u2019s so much you can do with your phone camera, so how do you make your photos stand out from the crowd? There\u2019s one answer to that: unique angles and perspectives. Get down and shoot from ground level, get on a stool to get a bird-view perspective, place your camera through some grids or cracks, try anything unusual to get extraordinary results. One of the advantages of using a phone camera is, the small size allows you to put it in places that DSLR or mirrorless camera wouldn\u2019t fit. This way, you get more possibilities for angles and perspectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/yFHCLWGKYo\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/yFHCLWGKYo\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Winter land \u2744\ufe0f\u2744\ufe0f\u2744\ufe0f<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aasavad\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Savad<\/a> (@aasavad) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2015-01-20T14:54:24+00:00\">Jan 20, 2015 at 6:54am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/koshi_another_side\/\">Koshi\u00a0Nishijima<\/a> takes gorgeous photos with unique perspectives, and often uses a human object as a focal point, which makes his photos all the more interesting.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BSqbMy-gZRj\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.5% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BSqbMy-gZRj\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">@laylah<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/koshi_another_side\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Koshi<\/a> (@koshi_another_side) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-04-09T11:27:07+00:00\">Apr 9, 2017 at 4:27am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"7-Be-creative-with-your-surroundings\"><strong>7. Be creative with your surroundings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t have to go to a faraway land to create beautiful photos. Train your eyes to find the beauty in the things around you. With a little imagination and visualisation, you can transform ordinary stuff in your home into interesting objects for photos. Good examples for this are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/me_and_orla\/\">Sara Tasker<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matt_inwood\/\">Matt Inwood<\/a>, who brilliantly create stunning imageries from simple things around their houses.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BSxnuBJAako\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BSxnuBJAako\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Did you know my podcast lulls babies to sleep and entertains toddlers? Apparently. I mean I can&#39;t guarantee it or anything ??. Anyway, new episode is up today talking to @thatkat of @blogtacular and asking, &#39;is blogging dead?&#39;. Naturally, she says NO &#8211; and shares why she thinks it&#39;s as essential as ever for online creatives. What are your thoughts? Does your blog still have an important place in your business or online fun? (Mine does!) link in bio \/ meandorla.co.uk\/podcast11<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/me_and_orla\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Sara Tasker<\/a> (@me_and_orla) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-04-12T06:31:12+00:00\">Apr 11, 2017 at 11:31pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BUxRA8ZAYX6\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.5% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BUxRA8ZAYX6\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">My month of #InstagramTakeover for @bartingredients has reached its end. Absolutely loved exploring this range of herbs and spices, mixes, rubs and sauces. And jars that can fit a teaspoon!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matt_inwood\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Matt Inwood<\/a> (@matt_inwood) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-31T20:15:35+00:00\">May 31, 2017 at 1:15pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"8-Useediting-to-put-your-signature-style\"><b>8. Use\u00a0editing to put your signature style<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-processing is an important step. Not only you can correct and enhance your photos, but you can also put your mark as a photographer with your distinctive style through editing. Every photographer has their own style that characterises their photos, and you should have yours too.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BWCqX0kj9pJ\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.5% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BWCqX0kj9pJ\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Went to Katoomba the other day. Had lunch at the famous Yellow Deli. Then we got to spend our afternoon in Blue Mountains @scenicworld_aus.  Took the scenic railway, skyway, and cableway. Did a little walk too. ? An afternoon well spent . . . #sharontravelogueAustralia #honeymoonjiliddua #SeeAustralia #BlueMountains #visitnsw #cruising_australia #nsw #discovernsw #SCENICWORLD #LOSTMTNS<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sharonlohh\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Sharon Loh ??<\/a> (@sharonlohh) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-07-02T10:55:39+00:00\">Jul 2, 2017 at 3:55am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019ve done the previous tips above, you\u2019ll have a good photo for a starter, but you can take it up a notch with editing. You don\u2019t need to edit much (in fact, don\u2019t overdo it. Too much editing would only ruin the photo). There are many great <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/best-photo-editing-apps-review\/\">photo-editing apps<\/a> out there that can help you enhance your photos. VSCO Cam, Afterlight, Adobe Lightroom, A Color Story, and Snapseed are some of them. These apps have different functions and features, and you can choose which apps suit your editing style. Some apps like VSCO Cam provide a great range of presets that you can use, while Adobe Lightroom allows you to synchronize the mobile app with your desktop software, which means that you can use the presets and settings you use in your desktop Lightroom. You can also build your own presets in Lightroom, which can help distinguish your photos from everybody else\u2019s (if you can, build your own presets instead of using the available ones. You&#8217;ll go a long way with being unique and authentic).<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">READ: <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/best-photo-editing-apps-review\/\">Which is the Best Photo Editing App for You?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s always good to use presets with similar tones for your photos, so they all look cohesive. This is important when you want to establish your style as a photographer, and also to build your personal brand on social media.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BVkjo3mjfSy\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.5% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BVkjo3mjfSy\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Learn to live with your heart wide open. It&#39;s going to hurt like hell sometimes, but it&#39;s worth it ?\u2728 &#8211; Found the most perfect field of wildflowers on the way to meet friends at the pub last night. In light of all the heartbreak that London has seen over the past few weeks, it is still the most beautiful city full of the most amazing and strong people ? and tonight it&#39;s glowing.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/freyadowson\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Freya Dowson<\/a> (@freyadowson) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-06-20T18:19:36+00:00\">Jun 20, 2017 at 11:19am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Alternatively, you can use effects to give a unique edge to your photos. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bodneyboo\/\">Cat Cliffe<\/a>\u00a0applies distinctive textures to her photos,\u00a0making it easy for people to recognise with a glance that those are her photos.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BT6l6nND5HM\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BT6l6nND5HM\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Love this time of year for these gorgeous yellow fields and they are still going strong several weeks in! And perfect for the current @waitrose &#39;field&#39; photo competition. To be in with a chance of winning one of two \u00a3500 Waitrose \/ John Lewis vouchers tag your photos of the great outdoors and Spring with #SpringMoments @waitrose Oh and if you win you&#39;ll get your photo featured in Waitrose Weekend magazine! #ad<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bodneyboo\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Cat<\/a> (@bodneyboo) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-10T14:40:00+00:00\">May 10, 2017 at 7:40am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"9Find-something-to-rest-your-camera-on-for-a-steady-shot\"><b>9.\u00a0Find something to rest your camera on for a steady shot<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great as it is, the smartphone camera is not equipped with a good stabiliser function, which is why you have to stay absolutely still to make sure you get a sharp and clear picture. It\u2019s not always easy to do, especially in a low light where the slightest movement could ruin your photo (unless you intend to make an artsy blurry photo). So this is when tripods and monopods come in handy. Don\u2019t be discouraged when you hear tripods &amp; monopods, your camera is tiny so you don\u2019t need big stuff. A small and light tripod and monopod will do the job nicely. They\u2019re easy to carry, and won\u2019t add much weight. However, if you&#8217;re too lazy to haul a tripod or monopod around, you can always find something to rest your camera on to get a steady shot. A stack of books, a glass, a window sill, you can be creative and use the things around you for support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3036\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/smartphone-photography-tips-photojaanic-3.jpg\" alt=\"smartphone-photography-tips-photojaanic 3\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/smartphone-photography-tips-photojaanic-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.sa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/smartphone-photography-tips-photojaanic-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/smartphone-photography-tips-photojaanic-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/smartphone-photography-tips-photojaanic-3-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"10-Clean-the-lens\"><b>10. Clean the lens<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While it may sound completely obvious, apparently many people don\u2019t realize this crucial thing. A dirty camera lens can make your photos look foggy, blurry, and unfocused. Just like the lens of any camera, it needs to stay clean all the time. But don\u2019t worry, the cleaning process is not as rigorous as cleaning a DSLR lens. This one is quite simple and straightforward. Wipe your phone camera screen with a lens cloth to get rid of the dirt, and to clean the grime, use a cotton swab that\u2019s dampened with water. Easy, right?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, what&#8217;s next once you&#8217;ve done all these tips?<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"Print-your-pictures-learn-from-them-and-be-creative-with-them\"><b>Print your pictures, learn from them and be creative with them<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve got these tips under your belt and you have created stunning photos, don\u2019t keep them hidden on your phone! Print them out, either for yourself or friends and family. Some might argue that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/\">printing photos<\/a> is unnecessary, but it actually can be quite useful. Not only you get to be creative with your printed images, seeing the printed version can shed a light on what to improve. There are things that are not obvious when seen on screen, but become more apparent in a flesh. Print your photos and look closely on how they turn out, and whether there are technical aspects that you could improve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing and holding your own printed images in your hand is an amazing feeling. Be creative with them, and create things from your favourite photos. You can make a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/photo-books\">photobook<\/a>, postcards, wall art, or any other thing you wish. The most important thing is to let them be seen. You\u2019ve worked hard for it after all, you and your photos deserve attention and appreciation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And of course, remember the golden rule of photography: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practice, practice, practice. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The phrase <em>\u2018practice makes perfect\u2019<\/em> sounds utterly cliche and overused, but maybe it is so because it\u2019s absolutely true. Most professional photographers say that the quality of their first 1000 photos are nowhere near to the quality of images they produce now, as they\u2019ve improved a great deal along the way. It takes time and a lot of practice to improve, so keep shooting and creating!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"fcbk_share\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days, taking pictures has never been easier. With smartphones camera getting more advanced, there\u2019s no more reason to not take good photos. But how do you up your smartphone photography game to create not just good photos, but\u00a0photos that are gorgeous, unique and remarkable? Here are a few tips that can help you improve your smartphone photography, and also a few examples of photographers who create incredibly stunning images with their smartphones. Table of Contents1. Know your camera\u00a02. Set the focus3. Avoid using the zoomWe were going through the half of meter of snow for this view. Guys were pretty mad but they went for it with me &#8211; it was worth it. #wandrd #lifeisforsharing ? @jackob . . . . . #stayandwander #earthofficial #dnescestujem #igerscz #iglifecz #beautifuldestinations #awesome_earthpix #discoverglobe #adventureculture #queekygrams #lifeofadventure #insta_svk #folkgood #roamtheplanet #neverstopexploring #natgeo #mist_vision #exploretocreate #welivetoexplore4. 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