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===Resources=== | ===Resources=== | ||
* [http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-tips/camera-phone-photos National Geographic - How to Take Camera Phone Pictures] | * [http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-tips/camera-phone-photos National Geographic - How to Take Camera Phone Pictures] | ||
| − | ===Basic | + | ===Basic Photography Tips=== |
| + | ====Focus==== | ||
| + | Great shots start by having the subject in focus. When focusing your shot think about: | ||
| + | * Stabilizing your camera as much as possible | ||
| + | * Using tap to auto-focus feature to tell you camera what part of the image to focus on | ||
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====Lighting==== | ====Lighting==== | ||
* Avoid direct sunlight, have subject stand in brightest patch of shade | * Avoid direct sunlight, have subject stand in brightest patch of shade | ||
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* Enjoy shooting during the "Magic Hour" (sunrise/sunset), the golden light makes your photographs look amazing | * Enjoy shooting during the "Magic Hour" (sunrise/sunset), the golden light makes your photographs look amazing | ||
* Low light settings? Make sure to stabilize your phone by bracing your arms against your body. Pay attention to your breath. | * Low light settings? Make sure to stabilize your phone by bracing your arms against your body. Pay attention to your breath. | ||
| + | * Some phones offer the ability to set the exposure by tapping on a dark or light region of the image. | ||
====Framing the Shot==== | ====Framing the Shot==== | ||
* Use the rule of thirds when framing your shots | * Use the rule of thirds when framing your shots | ||
** Do a Google image search on 'rule of thirds photography' to get some ideas about this principle | ** Do a Google image search on 'rule of thirds photography' to get some ideas about this principle | ||
| − | * Many phone cameras give you the option to display a grid while shooting. | + | ** Many phone cameras give you the option to display a grid while shooting. |
* Foreground and Background | * Foreground and Background | ||
** Notice what is in the background of your shot. | ** Notice what is in the background of your shot. | ||
** Change your angle or move closer to your subject so that the background supports the image or at least does not distract from the subject. | ** Change your angle or move closer to your subject so that the background supports the image or at least does not distract from the subject. | ||
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| + | ====Get Inspired==== | ||
| + | Here are a few favorites resources for viewing great photography: | ||
| + | * https://instagram.com/natgeo/ | ||
| + | * http://www.apple.com/iphone-6s/cameras/photos/ | ||
| + | * https://instagram.com/viiphoto/ | ||
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| + | ===Tips for Using Instagram=== | ||
| + | ====Effects and Filters==== | ||
| + | Instagram has many effects and filters, some may enhance your visual images, some may ultimately detract from a successful image. | ||
| + | * Use effects/filters sparingly and always compare with the original image (by tapping the image) to make sure your are in fact improving the image | ||
| + | * Double tap a filter to access the slider to set the amount of filter to apply | ||
| + | * [http://blog.instagram.com/post/12944993717/tilt-shift-and-dof Tilt-shift & Depth of Field] | ||
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[[Category:2015-2016]] | [[Category:2015-2016]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:19, 15 October 2015
Resources
Basic Photography Tips
Focus
Great shots start by having the subject in focus. When focusing your shot think about:
- Stabilizing your camera as much as possible
- Using tap to auto-focus feature to tell you camera what part of the image to focus on
Lighting
- Avoid direct sunlight, have subject stand in brightest patch of shade
- Avoid backlighting subject (unless it's on purpose)
- Enjoy shooting during the "Magic Hour" (sunrise/sunset), the golden light makes your photographs look amazing
- Low light settings? Make sure to stabilize your phone by bracing your arms against your body. Pay attention to your breath.
- Some phones offer the ability to set the exposure by tapping on a dark or light region of the image.
Framing the Shot
- Use the rule of thirds when framing your shots
- Do a Google image search on 'rule of thirds photography' to get some ideas about this principle
- Many phone cameras give you the option to display a grid while shooting.
- Foreground and Background
- Notice what is in the background of your shot.
- Change your angle or move closer to your subject so that the background supports the image or at least does not distract from the subject.
Get Inspired
Here are a few favorites resources for viewing great photography:
- https://instagram.com/natgeo/
- http://www.apple.com/iphone-6s/cameras/photos/
- https://instagram.com/viiphoto/
Tips for Using Instagram
Effects and Filters
Instagram has many effects and filters, some may enhance your visual images, some may ultimately detract from a successful image.
- Use effects/filters sparingly and always compare with the original image (by tapping the image) to make sure your are in fact improving the image
- Double tap a filter to access the slider to set the amount of filter to apply
- Tilt-shift & Depth of Field
