No doubt, the shooter on the iPhone is getting more powerful every time a new version comes around. Take the iPhone 6 for instance. Definitely, this new version would put to shame the 2.0MP shooter on the First Gen iPhones. In hindsight, even the iPhone 5 would not stand a chance against it and its bigger brother, the iPhone 6 Plus when it comes to lowlight detail - complete with an improved low light algorithm.
However, no matter these dramatic developments, shooting via an iPhone is no guarantee that you'd churn out stunning pictures. Certainly, like a painter's palette, it's still the eye and hands working behind the device that defines the final artwork. Good thing, you can fast track your way to better iPhone photos with some quick and easy techniques. Here are six:
1. KISS
Keep It Short and Simple. Let Steve Jobs with all his trust towards simplicity lead the way. A harmonious composition is one free of unnecessary complications.
Try to do away with clutter. Identify your subject and stick with it. Worry not about all those empty spaces as these only add more focus on your subject. In this area, less is more.
Also, this suits best your medium. Remember the tiny screens on which your photo will be viewed later on once you start sharing your photos in your social network or via Instagram.
2. Shoot from a Lower Angle
True, most iPhone photos are pictures taken from an adult's chest height. Though that maybe most convenient, that does not necessarily mean the best perspective.
More often than not, shooting from a lower perspective will not only veer you away from the usual, it closes the gap towards more awesome results.
So, what are you waiting for, get down on your knees!
3. Show Depth
Not only is this a must for landscape photos, it creates a more engaging storyline for your pictures. Most people put in a background and that's it. For better treatment of your subject, incorporate the foreground along with your background and see dramatic results come to life.
4. Use the Rule of Thirds
Photography enthusiasts practice the Rule of Thirds like the palm of their hands. Simply put, to apply this rule, divide your image into thirds - both horizontally and vertically - giving you nine equal parts. You can utilize the iPhone display to view this.
To create remarkable photos, place your subject in the intersection points. This might take some time, but it sure is worthy of the breathtaking results.
5. Level With Your Subject
You might say this is the number one mistake in taking photos of pets and of children: Adults always shoot from their level coming out with bird's-eye-view pictures that de-emphasize your diminutive subjects.
For a better output, go down to the level of your subjects and tell a beautiful story like only a child or a fave pooch can.
6. Utilize VCSO Presets
You need not bury yourself into a slew of books about photo editing to come up with better-than-average results, use VCSO Presets instead. Not only will it give you a powerful editing tool, the app is so easy to use, it's almost like child's play.
To start, open the VCSCO Cam app, load the photo and start your editing sessions with a tap on the editing icon. This will automatically lead you to the presets. Explore each one. You can also add more presets from the store should you want more options.
The more you apply these six nifty guidelines, the faster you are to jaw-dropping pictures and iPhone photo mastery.
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