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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. |
| − | * 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. | + | * 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. | ||
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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
