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SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY NOTES


FUNDAMENTALS
• Hold the camera firmly. If need be, use your body as a tripod.
• Use the volume button as a shutter release.
• Use the quick camera access.

FOCUS
• Tapping on different parts of the image will affect your focus and exposure.
• Hold your finger on part of the image to lock focus and exposure.

EXPOSURE
• Use exposure compensation. After focussing, slide up/down (Apple) or left/right (Android) to over/under expose an image.

LENSES
• If you have multiple lenses, consider how they affect your image. As a rule of thumb:

  • A wide angle lens (.5) is good for landscapes and capturing spaces, as you can fit more of the scene into your composition.

  • A telephoto lens (2-3+) is good for subjects and objects, as this allows you to separate them from the background.

  • For a neutral perspective, aim for around x2 focal length.

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