Monday, October 7th 2013.

8 tips to take pictures with a phone

1-     Take a lot of pictures because you can choose the best…

2-     Shoot at eye level because it makes neutral pictures. If you shoot a picture from below, it’s a low-angle shot (= contre-plongée), it magnifies the subject. If you shoot from above, it’s a high-angle shot (= plongée), it diminishes the value of the subject.

3-     Move close to the subject if there is no zoom or if there is a bad quality zoom.

4-     Take pictures in bright light or use a flash to make clear pictures.

5-      Put / choose a plain background to make the subject more visible.

6-     Try different angles to see which view is the best…

7-     Stay still to avoid blurred pictures (= pour éviter des photos floues)…

8-     Be courteous and legal: you should ask before taking a picture of someone…