How To Shoot Better Photos With Your Phone

You don't need an expensive digital camera to take great photos — the smartphone in your pocket is better than you think. There's a lot that goes into taking photos besides the camera. Here are a few things to keep in mind when shooting that will dramatically improve your results.nnTime of day - Quality of light is everything. If you are shooting outdoors, the best time to take photos is during the two magic hours, just after sunrise and before sunset, when the lighting is softer and not as harsh.nnShoot out of direct sunlight - If you are taking photos during the middle of the day, avoid focusing on people in direct sunlight. Try and find a shaded spot where the lighting will be more uniform. An overcast day is also a good time to shoot outdoors as the cloud cover diffuses the light.nnCapture as much light information as you can - The sensors on smartphone cameras have limited dynamic range, or ability to capture information from the brightest part of a photo to the darkest. To ensure you're capturing as much light information as possible, set your exposure (by tapping on your screen) to the brightest part, which is usually the sky.nnEven if it produces a dark image, you can generally recover it using mobile editing software like Lightroom or Afterlight.nnComposition - In photography, the rule of thirds is a guideline that helps with framing interesting compositions. Most smartphones have a grid feature you can enable that will help you align points of interests in your photos.nnWhen you're taking pictures of people, frame them so that you're cutting them off mid-shin or mid-thigh. Headroom is also an important thing to consider. Try not to leave too much or too little empty space above your subject.nnTry shooting at different angles to change the feeling of a photo. When shooting landscapes, try to capture something in the foreground to emphasize depth.nn» Subscribe to CNBC: cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCnnAbout CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more.nnConnect with CNBC News OnlinenGet the latest news: www.cnbc.com/nFollow CNBC on LinkedIn: cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBCnFollow CNBC News on Facebook: cnb.cx/LikeCNBCnFollow CNBC News on Twitter: cnb.cx/FollowCNBCnFollow CNBC News on Google+: cnb.cx/PlusCNBCnFollow CNBC News on Instagram: cnb.cx/InstagramCNBCnn#CNBCn#iPhonen#GooglePixelnnHow To Shoot Better Photos With Your Phone

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