5 Underrated Phone Photography Tips

It’s all about thinking out of the box

1. Keep it simple, silly

As it is often said: too many cooks spoil the broth. If your photos have too many details it tends to distract the viewer from what’s important i.e, the subject of your photo. A singular subject also helps in creating a strong composition. If your photo has too much ‘empty’ space, not to worry — it’s called negative space and it makes the subject stand out. Your photos will stand out more if you keep your compositions minimal and simple. It’s quite a powerful photography tip.

2. Shoot from different angles

Most people tend to shoot from chest height which can get a bit restrictive because there is only so much you can shoot from one particular angle. But there are usually more creative options for taking great photos. Learning how to take a good photo involves thinking outside the box! An easy way to improve your photos is to shoot from a different perspective. Often the best way to do that is to shoot from a lower angle. Your photo will be more intriguing. It shows the world from a new perspective. Shooting from a lower angle shows your subject with nothing but sky in the background. This is perfect for removing unwanted distractions. It makes your subject stand out against the plain background. For the ultimate low angle shot, try kneeling or even lying on the ground.

3. Show a sense of depth

Creating depth helps draw the viewer’s eye into the scene. This is especially important in landscape photography. One of the most powerful methods is to use leading lines in your composition. Roads, paths, railway tracks, rivers and fences make excellent leading lines. At the beach, use the water’s edge or ripples in the sand. Compose your photo so the line leads from the foreground into the distance. This draws the viewer through the scene, making your photo more engaging.

4. Capture your subject up close

One of the biggest photography mistakes is not getting close enough to the subject. This is particularly important when photographing objects with intricate details. If you shoot from too far away, you won’t capture the amazing details of your subject. Close-up patterns, textures and colors will bring your photos to life. Flowers, leaves, water droplets and other textured subjects look more exciting up close. Moving in close is also a good technique to use in portrait photography. Getting close lets you capture your subject’s facial features and emotions. This gives your portrait photos far more impact.

5. Try your hand at reflections

Reflections make wonderful subjects. You can find reflections on many different surfaces including glass, metal and ice. But water is the best surface for reflection photography. Ripples and waves on the water’s surface add an extra dimension to your reflection photos. Creating a symmetrical composition will have a very strong visual impact. But in some cases, photographing only the reflection creates a beautiful abstract image. The photo below captures the reflection of a tree in shallow water. Once you start paying attention, you’ll notice reflections everywhere. And they’ll look stunning in your photos!