Are the photos you are taking for your business blog posts, website and social networks pin-worthy? \u00a0Do your pictures convey the professional image of your business\u2019s brand? \u00a0Is hiring a professional photographer or purchasing a high-end digital SLR camera out of the question? \u00a0Do you own a smartphone? <\/span><\/p>\n If you can answer yes to the last question, you are in luck! \u00a0As we all know, producing quality images for your business presence on the internet is a must. \u00a0You can achieve these results by simply using the following tips to take professional-looking photos using your smartphone. \u00a0So breakout your smartphone and let\u2019s get ready to tap that screen for the perfect image!<\/span><\/p>\n One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to start zooming in on your target. \u00a0Although smartphones are improving, once you start zooming you are going to lose quality. \u00a0There are two ways to negate zooming in and avoiding a grainy or blurry picture:<\/span><\/p>\n If your photo composition is all wrong, it doesn\u2019t matter what type of camera you are using. \u00a0One of the first principles you learn in a photography class is the rule of thirds. \u00a0This helps to create a photo that is well-balanced as well as intriguing. \u00a0The idea is to break down your image and visualize it in thirds, both horizontally and vertically. \u00a0This will give you nine imaginary boxes that create a grid. \u00a0The four most inner lines of your grid should become the focal point of your photo. \u00a0If you have an iPhone, you will notice that the grid lines automatically appear on the camera screen.<\/span><\/p>\n Since you are using these photos to represent your business image, you want the most control that you can muster. \u00a0Instead of taking photos directly from your smartphone camera, try using one of the following apps that will provide you with create shots at a reasonable price:<\/span><\/p>\n Did you realize that you can purchase lenses for your smartphone camera? \u00a0And they are reasonably priced as well! \u00a0They are magnetic and go over the camera lens of your phone. \u00a0This is a nominal investment that will improve the quality of your shot.<\/span><\/p>\n Smartphones aren\u2019t very good with lighting. \u00a0This means that you will have to compensate to make sure that you take your photos near natural lighting. Stepping outside will provide you with the best natural lighting options, but if you must shoot the photo indoors, shoot near a window. \u00a0But, you should never shoot directly into a window either or your photo will become too bright. \u00a0Your best bet would be to place your product off to an angle and place your back to the window prior to taking the picture. \u00a0Also, using the flash of your smartphone camera isn\u2019t wise either. \u00a0It isn\u2019t very good and will more than likely cast an unflattering yellow light or shadow over your product. <\/span><\/p>\n After you have your shot, try using a photo-editing app or tool. \u00a0This will allow you to crop, straighten or enhance your photo with filters. \u00a0The following tools are free and easy for first time editors to use:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now that you have the basics of using your smartphone camera to capture awesome shots, get creative!<\/span><\/p>\n Are the photos you are taking for your business blog posts, website and social networks pin-worthy? Lets get ready to tap that screen for the perfect image!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1553,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[96,43,97],"tags":[98,99,100,102,101,45],"yoast_head":"\nNever Zoom!<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Use the Rule of Thirds<\/b><\/h2>\n
Use Camera App to Gain More Control<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Add a New Lens<\/b><\/h2>\n
Natural Lighting<\/b><\/h2>\n
Online Editing Tools<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Get Creative<\/b><\/h2>\n
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