5 TIPS ON HOW TO TAKE AMAZING PHOTOS WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE

TIP 1: Hold your phone properly to avoid movement

The way you hold your phone plays an important role in how sharp your

photos turn out. In order to get in-focus photos, you need to ensure you're holding your phone as steady as possible. If you move or shake while taking a photo you're likely going to end up with blurry photos.  The image below shows you my recommended ways of holding your phone in your hands for the most stable results.

TIP 2: Keep things simple
Whether you're taking a photo of a person or product, you want to keep your background as simple as possible to focus on the subject.  Remove any clutter or distractions from your background as well as pay attention to what your subjects are wearing. Simple, neutral clothes looks great and doesn't distract from your subjects.

TIP 3: Lock your focus and exposure to get sharp photos
The AE/AF Lock feature is so important for achieving amazing photos with the correct focus and exposure (lighting). Simply tap the screen to choose the part of the image you want to focus on and expose. Then tap and hold on your focal point until you see an AE/AF Lock banner appear at the top of the screen. Your focus and exposure is now locked and your ready to take photos in that setting without your iPhone reverting back to auto.

TIP 4: Take photos from your subject's level

Most people take photos from chest height. This is usually the most convenient way of taking a picture because it’s the most convenient for us. But there are usually more creative options for taking great photos including getting down to your subject's level.  This simple tip will instantly improve the photos of your children.  This may mean bending down, or even laying on the floor.

TIP 5: Editing with Apps
Editing a photo gives it that extra wow factor. The challenge of course, is that unless you’re a photographer, then you’re unlikely to know your way around Photoshop or Lightroom. But there are lots of apps out there that are pretty easy to get used to. My favorite two are Snapseed and VSCO - with simple techniques, you can go from the before and after.

For more tips tailored towards child and family portraits click here
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Silvia is the owner and main artist at Anchor Studio
Photography located in Toronto specializing in family portraits.
She is a wife and mother to three little munchkins, who are the
passion behind her photography. When she is not capturing unforgettable moments of kids and families you can find her on a beach or traveling and exploring new places. She also runs online
photography courses to teach moms how to use their iPhone to take
amazing photos of their families.

A PARENT'S GUIDE TO SMART PHONES

A Parent’s Guide To SMARTPHONES created by Digital Doc

Although smartphones can be good to have in an emergency or to keep in touch with friends and family, they also present numerous risks if children aren’t careful. Parents must make sure children
use smartphones responsibly and safely, because irresponsible use can lead to issues far worse than a hefty phone bill. 

 

Below is a Parent's Guide to Smartphones and a few things parents must keep in mind when considering whether to allow their kids to have smartphones. 

 

A Parent’s Guide To SMARTPHONES

1. Is Your Child Ready For A Smartphone? The proper age is determined by your child’s maturity level and sense of responsibility. Your child may be ready for a smartphone if he or she: 

• Understands the cost of using a smartphone and is willing to limit use within the boundaries you set 
• Is willing and able to take proper care of the phone without breaking or losing it, including accepting the consequences of these 
•  Knows to always answer when you call or text 
•  Will talk to you openly about the apps he or she is using
• Can use proper etiquette while talking to others on the phone
• Won’t use the phone at inappropriate times (i.e., family time, meal time, homework time, etc.) There is no single “correct” age for children to begin using smartphones.   

2.What Are The Risks that Come Along with Internet Access? These risks to children include:

• Cyber-bullying from peers  
• Child predators knowing their location through GPS or social media  
• Viruses and malware if children accept content from unverified sources  
• Inappropriate content such as violent videos or mature material

Once your child has a smartphone, he or she can be exposed to a lot of risks...

3. How Can I Make My Child’s Smartphone Safer?  

• Requiring a password so only parents and their children can access the phone 
• Setting parental control restrictions to prohibit/restrict in-app purchases, set privacy controls and limit app usage 
• Installing special apps to remove ability to text while driving, view and control children’s contact lists, locate and track devices, set times when devices can’t be used, and/or receive reports about web browsing habits
• Contacting service providers about setting limits on data, text and voice usage 

Despite these risks, there are steps you can take to make it safer for your children to use a smartphone, such as: 

4. How Do I Set Rules And Monitor My Child’s Smartphone Behavior? It is important to set the ground rules right away and keep tabs on your child’s behavior online by: 

• Meeting with your child before activating his or her phone
• Understanding your child’s school rules concerning smartphone usage during school hours 
• Downloading and using a security app to restrict phone usage 
• Checking your child’s smartphone regularly for new contacts and asking your child to verify them 
• Deleting contacts you determine to be unsuitable for your child 

Being consistent about the rules and their enforcement. Ultimately, the buck stops with you when it comes to your child’s smartphone usage.

5. How Do I Talk To My Child About Smartphone Usage? You have to bee sure to lay out all rules concerning smartphone usage right away and be consistent 

• Post the rules where they can be easily found, or ask your child to sign an agreement concerning phone usage
• Remind your child that anything done or said online may be seen or shared by anyone  
• Advise your child to never accept friend requests from a stranger  
•  Discuss the effects of cyber-bullying and help your child understand how what he or she says online can impact others 
• Ask your child if he or she has any questions about the rules

As with everything, the most effective way to keep your child safe and responsible with smartphone usage is to be open and communicative with him or her. 


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