Mobile Photography

 Guide to mobile photography

Gone are the days when clicking a good photograph used to be quite a task, from tediously setting up the camera and its gear to editing the raw photos on a desktop computer with the new generation smartphones, equipped with decent processors its now possible to take high-quality photos and edit them on the mobile itself without too much hassle. Capturing good photos with mobile isn`t a herculean task, and with a few basic tips and tricks, you`ll be able to create amazing masterpieces to share on social media.

RAW:

A raw image is minimally processed, so it captures all the details of the image which can be tweaked while editing.

Rule of thirds: 

The main subject or other compositional elements of the image must be placed at the intersection of the gridlines to create a visually pleasing photo.

ISO:

It is the level of the camera`s sensitivity to ambient light. During a daytime, prefer a lower ISO, while a night or in low light a higher iso will give the desired effect.

WB:

White balance allows you to restore the true colors of the image, which often fade. Use the sliders to restore the original colors of the image.

Shutter Speed:

Slower shutter speed is desirable to low-light photography and capturing motion blur. The lower the denominator, the slower is the shutter.

Focus:

It enables you to focus on any other element in the frame manually, which autofocus is unable to catch. The slider allows you to shift the focus from near to far.

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Some General Tips:

• Experiment with Manual/Pro mode of the camera to get complete control over all the settings.

• Make sure the subject is properly exposed. The smaller pixels in mobile sensors provide less room for manipulation later.

• Instead of zooming through the camera, always try to move closer to the subject.

• For devices with triple camera setup, try and utilize all the focal lengths for different perspectives.

• To enhance the look for your photos, edit with Snapseed, lightroom CC, VSCO, etc. (Don`t overedit, a person shouldn’t be left with a red skin!)

• If you are trying to shoot a video, always try and shoot at 24 FPS to get a more cinematic look.

• Always keep the glass of your smartphone camera smudge-free.

Bonus Tip: Monochromes look better than the colored photos on smartphones' cameras.

A video by Saurav Sinha to make your task easy.