FUNDAMENTALS​

• Use the volume button as a shutter release.

• Avoid using the front camera.

• Press or swipe for quick camera access.

FOCUS AND EXPOSURE

• 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 compensation: after locking focus, slide up/down (Apple) or left/right (Android) to over/under expose an image.

COMPOSITION

• Asymmetrical placement makes for a more interesting composition.

• Your subject should look into the frame.

• Rule of thirds; place your point of focus on an intersecting point.

• 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.