TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Whether it is vacation photos or documenting something for work, most people are no longer need to worry about the camera, they just use their smartphones.

For that, here are five tips for taking photos with a smartphone to get better results:

1. Consider several tools.

The smartphone tripod is quite light and can help you to prevent taking unsteady photos. And if you have the option, use the volume buttons or the headphone button to take photos, not the button on the screen.

2. Pay attention to the light.

Natural light produces the best photos, so try to get as much natural light as possible in your subject and avoid using flash. Remember, the light will be brighter and the shadow will be darker in the photo, adjust accordingly.

3. Think about the angle of taking.

If your camera application allows, activate the gridlines that divide the frame into three. Position the important elements so that they are on the line. And do not just position yourself directly in front, try alternative position above and below.

4. Pay attention to the foreground and background.

People tend not to appreciate the perfect photo of a factory prototype if there is someone’s nose appears in the foreground, or a cat acts in the background.

5. Don't be afraid to try.

You can still correct the suboptimal lighting, eliminate details in the subject, or even edit the annoying cats. Everything can be corrected and make the photos better.

A photograph tells a story and a better picture helps you tell a better story.

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