otography TIPS
2. Depth of Field – Adding depth to your photos is another way to make images more intriguing. For example, on an iPhone, you can use portrait mode. If you don’t have portrait mode, you can get closer to your focus point, making the background blurrier. This will really make your subject pop and stand out from the rest of the image. You'll notice the difference in the two images to the right. In the left image, the bowl of ornaments is the subject, and you can still notice other subtle detail in the image, for example, the
texture in the wall. If you look at the image on the right, you'll notice that the subject (ornament bowl) is much tighter in the shot and the focus point is much more shallow, blurring out much of the detail in the background.
3. Use Lenses – Now I know what you are thinking, “Can I really add a lens to my camera phone?” The answer is YES. These have gained popularity in the last couple of years and they can really offer some versatility in your photographs. For example, you could use a telephoto lens for your bird photography or a macro lens to get those great shots of the tiny little critters on a leaf. The best part about these lenses is that they just clip on to your phone!
If you have other tips for smartphone photography, we’d love to hear them! Just shoot us an email at FriendsClub@HillsBank.com .
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