No more red eye, yellowish images of your time away. It’s time to get schooled on the art of mobile photography by some of Kenya’s top snap masters.
Get Familiar: Photos from high end phones cannot be compared to those from a lower line. Make the most of the one you have by exploring it fully, advises Verona Kabesa of Pink Productions.Check the camera settings before you start shooting, and you'll feel a lot more comfortable capturing your shots!
Clean Your Lens: With all the time your phone has spent in your pocket, you are likely to spot lint and dust settled on your camera lens. Wipe off with a cotton cloth before taking your shots.
Try New Angles: Break out of the norm to give your shots some new perspective. “When doing travel photography, it doesn’t hurt to get lost on purpose in a bid to discover new pots and unseen views. Explore more!” says Steve of Kitots Photography.
Focus: Keep the main thing, the main thing, advises Patric Pato of BuzStudio. “When composing your shot, have the main occupy a third of the shot. You could have it as the centrepiece or position the subject at either ends of the frame for flair.”
Ditch The Flash: The flash on your phone flashes “is not your friend,” cautions Verona. “The probability of the subject their closing eyes is almost at 95%. They could even end up with red eyes!” When taking photos in the night, look for an alternative light source. For daytime shooting, make sure the sun is behind you, she advises.
Crop, Don't Zoom: “Zooming will cost you a lot of the fine detail on the shot and leave you with grainy looking shots. If you’re tempted to zoom in on something, use your legs and move closer to your subject,” says Joan Pereruan, Group Photo Editor at Nation Media Group
Edit, Don’t Filter: With apps like SnapSeed or iPhoto, try actual image editing options rather than slapping on unnatural tones with filters. “Filters tend to downgrade image quality…use them sparingly,” advises Joseph of Joseph Kyule Photography. With realistic adjustments, your photos will be that much more believable and better looking.
