The best tips for taking pictures!

Taking pictures is one of all the smartphone features that we prefer when choosing our equipment, this revolution in the way of taking pictures has simplified our life, but we are not always able to get the perfect pictures or they are not always what we want, in iServices went looking for the best tips for a perfect photo and we share it with you!

Clean the Lens

This tip seems quite irrelevant, but in fact, the accumulated fat coming from our fingers forms a thin layer on the lens, which causes the photographs to lose sharpness. The ideal for cleaning your camera is a microfiber cloth or cotton cloth.

Get the best accessories

A good set of complementary lenses can improve your photos more than you can imagine, the use of a tripod can also be a strong ally for professional photography. (In iServices stores we have Ring Lights that improve the light on your photos).

Use both hands

Always use both hands to hold your smartphone before taking a photo, the more stable your smartphone is, the clearer the photo will be. To avoid hand tremors, try holding your breath before taking the picture or resting your arms on a surface.

Always highlight the foreground

One of the most basic tips, but without losing its importance, is to select an object for the foreground, in this way it will give depth to the photograph and transform it into something much more interesting.

Pay special attention to light

Light can dignify or destroy a photograph, which is why we owe it great importance. Avoid strong shadows or backlit photos, especially towards the sun (in this case you can use the flash to balance the photo). Try whenever possible to have your back to the light source.

Take pictures at the best times of the day

Avoid taking pictures between 12:00 and 17:00, during these hours the sun is quite high which can take away the desired effect in most cases. Take advantage of the early morning and late afternoon hours to get the most beautiful light.

Avoid using flash

Cold, direct light from the flash can harm the environment being photographed. What happens is that the photograph will have a white effect in the foreground and completely dark in the remaining scene. Then use the flash when you cannot obtain the necessary lighting conditions, and in cases of photography at night, choose the night mode.

View the composition

Before taking any picture, take a good look at the scene you are in and find the ideal place to take the perfect picture, the principle of composition is essential.

Test all your equipment options

Explore all the features offered by your smartphone, in most cases, cameras already come with a very advanced software in which you can take really fascinating photos automatically.

Change perspective

In general, the photographs are taken at eye level, but the secret may lie in playing with the various angles and looking for a different perspective from what we are seeing, the photographs tend to be much more beautiful if taken at eye level. a child for example.

Take more than one photo

The grandeur is in the details, always try to take more than one photograph, as much as they all seem very similar, there will always be one with a more beautiful detail.

Look for windows

Indoor photos are in most cases the most difficult, and for that reason, always try to stay close to a window where natural light enters. Although to our eyes the difference may not seem significant, for the smartphone camera sensor a good light can make all the difference.

Use HDR

Most smartphones come with HDR functionality in their cameras, and what is HDR? HDR stands for 'High Dynamic Range' which means that at the moment you take your picture your smartphone is actually capturing 3 images, but with different exposure levels. This feature is not recommended for motion pictures.

Make your own filter

If you love filters in your photos, use your unique filter, you just need to put some tape on your lens and paint with the color you want or even with different shades.

If the camera on your smartphone has problems with the lens or the camera itself is damaged, visit an iServices store, our diagnosis is free and we repair it right away!