This article from US Today has great photography tips on how to take great photos using your smart phone. Even though it is ideal to have a camera on you at all times, realistically most people don’t. They do however almost never leave home without their phone (it’s 2016 after all). I hope this article will help you take those great memories that happen in a flash. After all, capturing a memory as it happens is so important no matter how you do it! So whether it’s taking a selfie or perfecting a beautiful skyline..snap away.
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Selfie schooling! If you love taking selfies here are some great photography tips. The only thing is, taking a decent selfie is hard since you’re the person in front of and “behind” the camera! If you’d like to learn to take better pictures of yourself while looking totally fabulous, take note of these helpful tips on taking good selfies that you’ll be happy to show off!
First off, give yourself a once-over before you take the pic! Have you ever snapped a photo assuming your hair and makeup were on point only to find out that you have flyaways and smeared eyeliner? Of course you can always delete the pic and take another, but you might as well check yourself out first so you have lots of good selfies to pick from!
Always stand with your back against a window, if possible, for best light — Leah Marie
When you’re taking a selfie, or any photo for that matter, you have to have good lighting! You can’t show off your makeup,hair or new outfit in bad lighting because it’s distracting and unflattering! Sure, you can strategically hide a blemish with a shadow, but don’t choose lighting that’s too harsh or too dark. Even if you plan it that way, your vision might not translate well to the photo!