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The key to taking good family photos on your phone

23rd March, 2017

One of the great things about having a smartphone these days is that you’re able to capture good quality photos on the go. Having a young family means I am always snapping pics on my phone so I’ve learnt through trial and error the best ways to capture moments with Luke and the girls. I have an iPhone 7 and find that when I use it in Portrait mode it produces a really nice DSLR-esque result. It’s also foolproof as there’s a guide which tells me if I need more light in the shot and also gives me a live preview of the depth of the shot so I know the best distance in which to take a picture. Whilst my phone provides great step by step guidance here are some things I always do when it comes to taking each photo…

  • Choose a colourful background. I find the more vibrant the background the better the image as it gives it a great sense of energy.
  • Shoot where there’s lots of light. I’ll try to find a location that’s light filled as it produces a crisper, sharper image.
  • When I’m taking photos of the girls I mix it up and love capturing close up images where they’re looking to camera but I also really like candid shots of them playing and interacting with the world around them. I’ll also experiment with different angles. For example sometimes shooting from above and looking down to take the picture may make a better shot than shooting straight on.
  • I tend to refrain from editing my photos too much but it’s sometimes necessary just to adjust lighting or colouring. There are plenty of apps to choose available but some of the more popular apps include Enlight and VSCO which allows you to enhance and tweak images on your phone. If you do edit your pics just remember that less is more.

What’s are some of your tips for taking great family photos?


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