{"id":4108,"date":"2015-08-25T08:32:49","date_gmt":"2015-08-25T15:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=4108"},"modified":"2023-01-11T16:06:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T00:06:21","slug":"cellphone-photography-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/cellphone-photography-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Cellphone Photography 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Been trying to figure out your cellphone camera while on vacation? Do you keep missing those once-in-a-lifetime photos? Well, there\u2019s no need to.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s amazing how much more improved cellphone cameras are these days. If you\u2019re after the kind of photos worth sharing, it pays to know some of the basics. Capturing all the \u2018photo opps\u2019 is way more fun, too.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some great tips \u2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lighting is #1 when it comes to any photography.<\/strong> Make sure that the focal point of your photo, such as your black cat, has enough light cast on it. Generally, the brighter the shot is, the more focused it tends to be, too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Avoid using the flash whenever possible. <\/strong>Often, when you use a flash, the image won\u2019t look natural or results in poorer quality. Your best bet is to shoot outdoors or near a window for more natural light.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t use the zoom feature, but instead crop your photos on your computer or using a photo editing app.<\/strong> Just search \u201cphoto editor\u201d in the <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/genre\/ios\/id36?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">App Store<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Play Store<\/a>, find a highly rated app and install it. Then, you\u2019ll be able to crop the photo around the focal point, so the quality stays the same. Most of these apps also allow you to make a variety of adjustments to your image.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean that camera lens!<\/strong> Of course, a clean lens is essential, but it\u2019s also easy to forget, maybe because we\u2019re so focused on the thrill of the moment. Just take a dry cloth and gently clean the camera lens. Also, double-check to make sure there\u2019s no plastic lens protector covering it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep the camera still.<\/strong> Moving the camera while you\u2019re using it? That could be the problem with the photo. Try placing your phone on a hard steady surface while taking the picture to see if that improves it.<\/p>\n<p>Last but not least, don\u2019t forget silly things like making sure your finger isn\u2019t covering or shading the camera lens while taking the photo. It may be funny, but you also may have compromised the stellar shot from an epic Grand Canyon trip.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these tips also apply to shooting video. Part of the fun in using your phone\u2019s camera is just trying and seeing what works best for you.<\/p>\n<p>And remember, your go-to place to learn all about your phone is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/Support\/Knowledgebase\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manuals &amp; Videos<\/a> section on our Support Page. It\u2019s where you\u2019ll find videos and instructions specifically geared to your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Now, using your camera will be a snap.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Been trying to figure out your cellphone camera while on vacation? Do you keep missing those once-in-a-lifetime photos? Well, there\u2019s no need to. It\u2019s amazing how much more improved cellphone cameras are these days. If you\u2019re after the kind of photos worth sharing, it pays to know some of the basics. 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