A guide to smartphone photography for beginners

Photography is a powerful way to tell stories, capture moments and showcase creativity. You don't need fancy gear to take great photos, writes professional photographer Sophie Macdonald at shotbysophie.com. In her guide to smartphone photography, she has some key tips to help you make the most of your phone’s built-in camera.

These include;

• planning your photo session
• knowing your equipment
• paying attention to lighting conditions
• avoiding the built-in zoom if you can because it reduces image quality
• composing your shots
• choosing the right orientation
• capturing genuine emotions
• editing and enhancing
• being consistent and establishing a consistent visual style for your photos. 

Remember, photography is an art of storytelling. Experiment, practise, and have fun capturing amazing moments with your phone camera.

Guide to smartphone photography for beginners (Word 311 KB)

Guide to smartphone photography for beginners ((pdf 179 KB))

You can read Sophie’s blog, The power of a good photo,  on the Arts Access Aotearoa’s website.