Let’s talk beyond food and fashion today; Make your Instagram feed interesting, and click blog worthy photos without a DSLR. Photography has come a long way! Gone are the days when we used to visit a photo studio to get ourselves clicked and we always had a need of a professional to frame us up. The game has completely changed now and thanks to the ever growing technology, the devices that we carry in our hands and pockets are capable to churn out some seriously amazing pictures! In this article, Indore HD is going to share 10 of the most interesting tips, that will help you to improve your photographs by a huge margin!
You Don’t Need A DSLR
Period. Smartphone cameras are so amazing now that you will be surprised! Take the new pixel 2 for example; with dual pixel auto focus and out of this world algorithm for HDR, it might actually surpass the pictures that you have taken with DSLR. So, if you just have a good Smartphone, then start taking pictures from it right away. Don’t wait for a DSLR.
Editing Matters. A LOT
For a guy who knows how to take good pictures, it is equally important that he must know how to edit them. Thanks to the amazing editing software available at your disposal, you could actually make a picture that is taken from a device worth 5000 bucks look better than a picture taken from a camera that’s worth 50000. Lightroom, Photoshop, and tonnes of editing apps at the playstore are your best friend!
Use Filters!
Instagram and Snapchat are two of the most recognized platforms that have some of the best filters for your pictures on offer! Be it a picture that you have taken or your selfie, all you have to do is to swipe it through one of the filters to instantly transform it into an amazing looking picture
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Background Is As Important As The Subject
No one wants to see a portrait where a chap is seen in the background picking some stuff off the ground. Always make sure that your background has some or the other stories to tell that matches perfectly with the tone of the subject you want to portray!
Light Is Everything!
Light can make or break your shot. Make sure that your subject is perfectly lit and use the metering mode to ensure you have nailed the right exposure. It is always a good idea to leave everything in auto mode, if you don’t know much about the lighting composition and you will be doing just fine.
Take A Break From Colour
Sometimes, black and white pictures have a certain charm that cannot be replaced with the colour ones. We urge you to take your portraits in black and white mode, as they not only bring up the contrasting details, but they also make your pictures look dreamy!
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Avoid The Flash
Notice that harsh light on the faces of people that you have clicked in the past? Well, that was flash ruining your perfect picture. Avoid using flash unless you have a pitch black condition. If you have not so good light conditions, try and make up for it by pumping up the ISO, as you can take care of the increased noise in the pictures in post processing.
Experiment With Shutter Speed
Shutter speed can completely change the composition of your shot! If you want to capture the light rails of traffic, then all you have to do is to get down your shutter speed to 1-2 seconds. However, two of the most important things that you need to have for this are – Manual mode in your camera and a tripod for blur free images!
Switch The Grid Mode On
The horizontal and vertical line option in your camera is a very important option that you must consider! It not only allows you to frame your shot in a straight manner, but it also gives you a perspective of the entire scene where you could adjust it as perfectly. So the next time before you take a shot, tap that grid icon on your Smartphone’s screen.
Steady Hands!
Don’t be clumsy while you are taking pictures. Always hold the camera / Smartphone with both of your hands and then tap the shutter icon. This not only helps you to eliminate the camera shake, but it also helps you to capture the images without any hint of blur.
That’s our list on clicking amazing photos without a DSLR. Do you know any more tips, share with us!
