{"id":2084,"date":"2016-07-11T17:38:11","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T22:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/?p=2084"},"modified":"2016-07-15T16:29:20","modified_gmt":"2016-07-15T21:29:20","slug":"take-great-photos-android-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/take-great-photos-android-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Great Photos on Your Android Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Consider Lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make sure to test out a variety of different angles before taking a photo on your Android. It\u2019s generally best if your light source is positioned behind and above you, as this tends to create a flattering environment. If this situation isn\u2019t feasible, still try to get as close to this positioning as you can.<\/p>\n

2. Keep Your Lense Clean <\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s not a lot you can do to keep your phone from gathering various dirt and dust particles throughout the day. However, before taking a photo, you can make sure to wipe off anything that has accumulated on your camera screen. This is a simple way to increase the clarity of your photos.<\/p>\n

3. Don\u2019t Overuse Flash<\/strong><\/p>\n

Obviously there are going to be situations in which you\u2019ll need to use flash. Sometimes there just isn\u2019t any good lighting where you\u2019d like to take a photo, such as in a dark venue or outside at night. However, when possible, use natural lighting outdoors or room lighting to make your photos look clearer.<\/p>\n

4. Blur Carefully<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll want to avoid accidental blurring. Ensure that your subject isn\u2019t moving unnecessarily, and make sure that you are holding the phone completely steady. Don\u2019t even move your finger until you\u2019re completely sure that the photo is saved on your phone. Moving while taking a picture can cause not only the subject, but the entire background of the photo to appear blurry.<\/p>\n

However, blurring can also be used to create an artistic effect. For instance, you can blur the background while keeping your subject in focus to draw attention to them. To do this, you\u2019ll need a short depth of field. Lower the aperture setting as far as possible or put your phone in Portrait auto-mode to achieve this.<\/p>\n

5. Mind the Rule of Thirds<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the first thing you\u2019ll learn in any photography class. Divide a picture into thirds both vertically and horizontally, and align your main subjects with the lines created. If the subject of the photo is completely centered, the image often ends up looking forced and unnatural.<\/p>\n

6. Take Tons of Photos!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite all of these tips, you can never be 100 percent sure how a photo will turn out. To increase the odds of getting a great pic, take many photos each time you want to capture a specific moment. Google\u2019s Fast Burst Camera Lite App can take 30 pictures per second!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Photos taken on phones are not always of the greatest quality. However, there are ways ensure you take the best photos possible<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[30,1499,364,215,1493,1496],"class_list":["post-2084","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-performance","tag-android","tag-android-camera","tag-camera","tag-photos","tag-take-photos","tag-tips-for-camera"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2084","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/83"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2084"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2084\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2084"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2084"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}