Malaysia boasts abundant with Instagram-worthy locations such as Thean Hou Temple, Elmina Valley Park, Saloma Link Bridge, and others. Individuals such as Abeden, Chai Tak Sun, and David Hogan Jr, who have created their own unique photography style at some of Malaysia’s most iconic locations using only the lenses of their smartphone cameras, demonstrate that mobile cameras can do as much as traditional DSLRs and are gaining traction.
While most professional photographers rely heavily on DSLR cameras and high-tech gear to get the best shots, many of us (especially casual smartphone users like us!) still prefer to rely on the cameras in our smartphones, as camera technology has advanced over the years and can now compete with professional DSLR cameras on the market! The greatest thing is that there are currently a bevvy of photography-related mobile applications accessible in the app marketplace (such as HUAWEI AppGallery, Appstore, and others) that may help users get better and enhanced photographic results.
Let’s take a look at how you can make the best out of your mobile cameras.
Understand Your Equipment!
To begin, put aside some time to become acquainted with what your smartphone camera is capable of. Examine the camera’s “auto” mode to see how it takes images, focuses, and changes the exposure. This is normally accomplished by tapping the screen to indicate where the focal point should be, but it’s always a good idea to have a thorough grasp beforehand.
Even better, does the camera phone offer manual settings? If so, it’s time to put them to good use, because manual settings let you to take advantage of certain valuable but technical aspects of photography, such as exposure level, white balance, and even shutter speed. If you take the time to learn how to use them, they may help you get unusual and beautiful photos.
Learn The Basics
In the world of photography, there are a lot of rules to take note of, such as Leading Lines, Depth, Symmetry, Golden Ratio and the Rule of Third which act as a guideline for photography to create a visually appealing photo.
The Rule of Thirds, on the other hand, serves as the foundation for all other compositional principles since it may make an image appear more natural and lead the viewer’s eye movement around the image. Symmetrical compositions, on the other hand, will appear more polished and professional (which may also be a nice appearance!).
Get Some App Help
To elevate your photography skills to another level, you can also try out some editing apps to tighten your mobile photography game. The standard apps are pretty good on most smartphones, but there are always other options that you can discover. Editing apps offer more features, settings and filters to create your ideal image.
Some good editing apps that you can find on leading app marketplaces, such as HUAWEI AppGallery includes:
- SnapSeed – Enables users to enhance photos and apply digital filters.
- B612 – All-in-one camera & photo/video editing app.
- CapCut – An online and free video editor with tons of features available.
- Picsart – An easy to use photo and video editor.
- camera360 – A professional but easy-to use photo editing and selfie retouching app.
- Meitu – All-in-one mobile photo and video editor.
Or Better Yet, Just Get The New HUAWEI Mate50 Pro
It may seem simple, but sometimes the easiest method to improve your photography is just to upgrade your phone. You may read all the photography recommendations you want, but the reality is that smartphone camera quality varies tremendously, so make sure you pick one that meets your expectations.
The new HUAWEI Mate50 Pro which was recently being acclaimed as the No.1 camera smartphone by DXOMARK building on four technical pillars: optical system, mechanical structure, imaging technology and imaging processing. The XMAGE Camera System features an industry-leading Ultra Aperture Camera System with 10-size adjustable physical apertures equipped with industry’s largest aperture of F1.4, Super Night Mode, Professional Portrait and Super Macro. In other words, the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro has the full capabilities to complete all your mobile photography needs.
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