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===Resources===
* [http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-tips/camera-phone-photos National Geographic - How to Take Camera Phone Pictures]

===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
* [http://blog.instagram.com/post/12944993717/tilt-shift-and-dof Tilt-shift & Depth of Field]


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