How to make your phone photos fabulous

Estimates by InfoTrends indicate a total of 1.2 trillion digital photos will be taken worldwide this year. The vast majority of those pictures will be snapped on mobile phones. Here are some tips improve their mobile phone photo skills.

· Focus on the simple. Practice taking photos with just one subject and utilize negative space in the photo’s composition. Keeping it simple helps the audience enjoy them more

· Experiment with apps. Innovators continually come up with new photography apps that can put greater control in the hands of smartphone users.

· Try snapping without flash. Even though smartphone flashes are much improved over those of their predecessors, sometimes they can still cast a poor tone on photographs. Photographers can experiment with natural light or boost the exposure to let more light into the photo.

· Accessorize as necessary. As with any camera, there are plenty of accessories that can improve smartphone photography. Phones can be enhanced with telephoto and wide-angle lenses that can add depth and field of vision to photos. Specialized cases improve grip on the phone and may come with a dedicated shutter button.

· Explore panoramic images. Take in the majesty of a landscape with panoramic settings that will piece together multiple photos into one wide-length image.

· Shoot for the end product. Try adjusting the settings with the final product in mind. For example, for those looking to fill a landscape frame at home, make sure the camera is positioned in landscape mode. For Instagram or other social media posts, taking the picture in square mode can maximize placement of the subject.

Smartphones have turned photography into a passion for many people, and amateurs can employ various strategies to make their photos look better. (MCC)