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Composition is the key to getting your iPhone photos noticed. Anyone can point a camera and take a photo, but it takes a more skilled photographer to compose a shot that's visually appealing and holds the viewer's attention. In this tutorial you'll discover 10 of the most important composition guidelines to help make your iPhone photos stand out.

Composition is simply the way you arrange the key elements or subjects in a scene. With each photo that you take, you should ask yourself the following questions:

How can I draw attention to the main subject?

How can I lead the viewer's eye into and around the image?

How can I eliminate distracting parts of the scene?

With these questions in mind, let's take a look at ten important composition techniques to help improve your iPhone photos.

1. Include A Focal Point

A photo should include a main subject or point of interest. This focal point gives your photo meaning and offers the viewer a place for their eye to rest. Without a focal point your image is unlikely to hold the viewer's attention for long.

When taking photos, always ask yourself "What is the main point of interest in this scene?" or "What is my main subject?" Including a focal point is often easy, but sometimes you need to search out an interesting subject to include in your scene.

The sheep in this image provide a focal point. Without them the photo would be a pretty boring landscape and wouldn't hold your attention for long. The sheep provide a place for your eye to rest once you've looked around the image.

Once you've identified a main subject or point of interest, you can then build your composition around that focal point to draw attention to it. The following composition techniques will help you with this.

2. Follow The Rule of Thirds

The rule of thirds is all about where you position the main elements in a scene. The rule (which is really just a guideline) suggests that an image will look more balanced and aesthetically pleasing if you position important parts of the scene off-center.

Switch the gridlines on in your iPhone's camera app to display two horizontal and two vertical lines. The rule of thirds suggests that the most powerful areas of the image are the four points where the lines intersect, and that our eyes are naturally drawn to these areas first. Position your main subject on one of these intersections to give the most emphasis to your subject.

The most important part of the above photo is the child's face. Following the rule of thirds, the face was positioned on the top right intersection. While it's best to apply the rule of thirds when you're taking photos, you can also do it by cropping the image afterwards.

In this photo, I positioned the main focal point (the tree) where the top right intersection would be. The rule of thirds also suggests that the most important lines in a photo (both horizontal and vertical) should be placed along the gridlines. So I've placed the horizon along the top horizontal gridline, and the "line" that separates the green and yellow areas at the bottom of the photo roughly corresponds with the position of the bottom horizontal gridline.

3. Balance The Image Diagonally

Using the rule of thirds to place your main subject off-center creates a more interesting and harmonious composition, but it may leave an empty space in the scene resulting in an unbalanced image. You can balance the "weight" of your subject by including another object to fill the space.

You can use the "diagonal principle" to help balance multiple subjects in a photo. The diagonal principle states that the most important parts of the image (the main subjects) should be placed along the diagonal.

If all the important areas of an image are located either at the top or the bottom, or on the left or the right, the image will look unbalanced. When taking photos, imagine a diagonal line drawn from one corner of the image to the opposite corner, and then place the main subjects along this line.

In this photo the cup is balanced by the black circle at the bottom right. If there was nothing of interest at the bottom right, the photo would look unbalanced. If both subjects were at the top or bottom of the image, or on one side, it would also be out of balance. By aligning the crucial parts of the composition diagonally, the image is balanced both horizontally and vertically.

4. Shoot From A Lower Angle

Rather than taking pictures from eye level, you'll often find me crouching down with my iPhone or even lying on the ground so I can shoot from a really low angle. This technique can help simplify the composition and also gives a unique viewpoint that most people don't usually see.

Shooting these flowers in the garden from a low angle was a much better option than shooting from eye level. It eliminated the distracting background and also had the added advantage of backlighting the flowers so that you can see the interesting detail in the petals.

5. Include Foreground Interest

Including foreground objects is a great way of adding interest to your iPhone photos. It also gives an image more depth, helping to lead the eye from the front to the back of the photo. Shooting from a lower angle often makes it easier to include objects in the foreground.

For this photo I crouched down so that the yellow lines on the track featured prominently in the foreground. Imagine how much less interesting the photo would be if I had taken a few steps forward and only included the dark stones in the foreground.

In this photo, the foam in the foreground adds interest and contrast to what would otherwise have been a very dark foreground. It also gives the photo depth, leading your eye from the front of the image to the splashing water.

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6. Use Leading Lines

Including lines in your composition is a great way of leading the eye into the image. Ideally the lines should lead towards the main subject, and they usually work better if they run diagonally rather than horizontally or vertically.

Roads, paths, railway tracks, bridges and rivers are commonly used as leading lines. Used correctly, leading lines are one of the most powerful ways to create an image with a really strong visual impact that will get your iPhone photos noticed.

The above photo has several leading lines which all lead to the walkers in the distance. The converging lines draw your eye straight towards the people. The lines also give the image depth as your eye follows them from the front to the back of the photo.

In this photo the line of foam leads diagonally from the foreground towards the surfer in the distance.

7. Fill The Frame

Your iPhone photos will lack impact if the main subject doesn't stand out clearly enough against its surroundings. One simple composition technique is to fill the entire frame with your subject. This means getting closer to your subject so all of the surrounding background is eliminated.

Filling the frame gives your photos a more intimate and significant impact. Cutting out unnecessary background detail ensures the subject gets the full attention of the viewer. It also captures more detail and can create some really unique and abstract images.

When I spotted this pile of logs in a field, I decided to fill the frame with just the logs to eliminate the field and sky from the picture. This created a more powerful and abstract composition, and focuses your attention on the patterns in the scene.

Filling the frame worked really well with this leaf. Shooting close-up has captured the color and detail of the leaf, and eliminated the distracting background objects surrounding it. The diagonal composition keeps the image balanced.

8. Leave Space For Movement

Whenever you look at a photo containing a moving subject, such as a person walking or cycling, your eye naturally tends to look ahead and follow the direction in which they are moving.

So if you're shooting a scene where your subject is moving, it's best to leave enough space inside the frame for the eye to follow that movement. This generally means leaving more space in front of them than behind them.

Placing the man on the right of the frame provides space for our eye to follow in the direction he is moving - it essentially gives him space to move into. If he was positioned on the left of the frame, it would give the impression that he was about to jump out of the photo and your eye would quickly go off the frame.

Allowing space for your subject to move into creates a more natural and harmonious composition. Not giving a moving subject enough space tends to create a feeling of imbalance and unease. You can also use this principle for portraits - naturally your eye tends to follow the person's gaze, so leave more space in front of them than behind them to give them space to look into.

9. Frame Your Subject

Framing involves using objects in the foreground of a scene to create a "frame" around the main subject. Archways, doorways, windows, tree branches and holes make perfect frames.

Placing these kind of objects around the edge of your composition helps isolate the main subject, drawing your eye towards it. As well as creating more visual interest, frames add meaning to a picture as it puts the main subject in context with its surroundings.

The dark silhouetted hedges and overhanging tree branches create a soft natural frame in this photo. This framing adds interest to the otherwise plain sky, and focuses the eye towards the tree and people in the distance. The framing along the top of the photo also helps to balance the large expanse of darkness at the bottom.

10. Break The Rules!

Photography is an art, not a science. There are no strict rules about what you can and cannot do. The above composition guidelines are just that... guidelines.

While they often prove extremely useful in many photographic situations, you shouldn't let them restrict your creativity. If they don't work in your scene, ignore them and experiment. For example, the rule of thirds often doesn't work that well in square images and the photo may have more impact if you place your subject in the center or near the edge of the frame.

But to break the rules you must learn them first. So study the composition techniques covered above, use them in your photography until they are second nature, then start breaking the rules and see what happens!

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Do you want to take stunning photos with your mobile phone? Mobile photography may seem daunting. But with a few simple tricks, you'll be able to shoot the kind of photos you never thought possible! Read on to discover 12 mobile photography tips that will dramatically improve your photos.

Table Of Contents: Mobile Photography Tips

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1. Clean The Lenses For Crystal Clear Photos
2. Set The Focus To Ensure Your Subject Is Always Sharp
3. Adjust Exposure For Perfect Brightness Levels
4. Use HDR For Evenly-Lit Photos With Amazing Detail
5. Shoot In Portrait Mode To Create Gorgeous Blurred Backgrounds
6. Activate Burst Mode For Incredible Action Shots
7. Switch Between iPhone Lenses To Zoom In Or Out
8. Keep Your Camera Steady For Sharp, Shake-Free Shots
9. Use The Rule Of Thirds To Compose Beautiful Mobile Photos
10. Use Leading Lines For Powerful Images With Incredible Depth
11. Experiment With Different Perspectives For More Unique Images
12. Simplify Your Compositions For The Most Striking Shots
1. Clean The Lenses For Crystal Clear Photos

Your mobile phone spends a lot of time in your hands, as well as your purse or pocket.

And as a result, the camera's lenses can get covered in dirt, dust, and fingerprints.

A dirty lens will leave smudges, blurs, or dust spots on your photos.

And that won't look good!

So here's the first of our mobile photography tips:

If you want clear and sharp photos, clean your phone's lenses!

Use a soft cloth (or even your t-shirt) to gently wipe the lens.

If you've been shooting at the beach or in dusty conditions, blow on the lens first. This will remove any sand or dust that may scratch the lens.

Cleaning your iPhone lenses might seem obvious. But most people don't remember to do it.

So get into the habit of cleaning the lenses on your phone.

It will make a big difference to the clarity of your photos.

2. Set The Focus To Ensure Your Subject Is Always Sharp

Even if your lens is perfectly clean, sometimes your subject just doesn't look sharp.

That's because the camera's autofocus doesn't always focus where you want it to.

To ensure your subject is always in sharp focus, you'll need to set the focus point manually.

So, how do you set iPhone camera focus?

It's actually super-easy!

Simply compose your shot, then tap on the screen where you want to set focus.

(You'd normally want to set focus on your main subject.)

A yellow box will appear to indicate the focus point.

Now, just press the shutter button to take your photo.

The area that you set focus on will appear crisp and sharp.

Anything in front of or behind the focus point may appear out of focus.

Setting the focus is one of the best mobile photography tips you can learn.

It's so simple to set focus. And it results in beautifully sharp photos that will stun the viewer!

3. Adjust Exposure For Perfect Brightness Levels

Do your photos often turn out too bright (over-exposed) or too dark (under-exposed)?

It doesn't have to be this way!

So, how do you ensure your photos have the perfect level of brightness?

You simply adjust the exposure (brightness) before you take a picture.

Adjusting exposure in the iPhone Camera app is easy.

Start by tapping to set focus. Then swipe up or down to adjust exposure.

Swipe up to make the image brighter. Or swipe down to make it darker.

Try to ensure the most important parts of the scene are exposed correctly.

When they're correctly exposed, they'll have plenty of color and detail.

Of course, sometimes you might want to deliberately under or over-expose your photo.

For instance, you'll need to reduce exposure to create a silhouette photo where your subject appears completely black.

Or you might want to increase exposure to create a photo with bright, clean whites.

As you can see, the iPhone's exposure feature offers amazing control over the brightness of your photos.

However, if you're photographing a high-contrast scene, it can be difficult to achieve a good exposure.

Luckily, the iPhone camera offers a great solution!

Read on to discover one of the best mobile photography tips for capturing well-exposed photos of high-contrast scenes.

4. Use HDR For Evenly-Lit Photos With Amazing Detail

Taking photos of high-contrast scenes can be a problem when it comes to exposure.

A high-contrast scene has both dark and bright areas - such as a landscape with a bright sky and dark foreground.

When you take a photo, the camera struggles to capture detail in both the shadows (dark areas) and the highlights (bright areas).

You'll usually end up with one of two problems:

Either the highlights will be correctly exposed, but the shadows will appear too dark. Or the shadows will be correctly exposed, but the highlights will appear too bright.

Fortunately, the iPhone camera has an amazing feature that helps you create more evenly-lit photos.

It's called HDR.

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. And it allows you to capture detail in both the shadows and the highlights.

So, how do you shoot HDR photos with your iPhone?

First, you need to check your HDR settings. Open the Settings app from the Home screen, and select Camera.

If you want your iPhone camera to automatically shoot HDR photos whenever it needs to, ensure Smart HDR (Auto HDR on older iPhones) is switched on. When you shoot, you won't need to think about using HDR - your camera will do the work for you!

If you'd prefer to control the HDR setting manually in the Camera app, switch Smart HDR off in Settings. With Smart HDR switched off, you'll see an HDR icon at the top of the Camera app. Use this icon to turn HDR on whenever you want to shoot HDR photos.

With HDR on, you can shoot beautiful photos with perfect exposure throughout the entire scene.

5. Shoot In Portrait Mode To Create Gorgeous Blurred Backgrounds

Do you want to shoot professional-looking photos with dreamy, blurred backgrounds?

You might think this is impossible with mobile phone photography.

But you don't need a professional DSLR camera to blur the background in your photos.

If your iPhone camera has Portrait mode, you can easily blur the background when taking pictures.

Portrait mode is available in the built-in Camera app on the following iPhones:

iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone 7 Plus.

Portrait mode uses depth-effect software to keep your foreground subject sharp while blurring the background.

So, how do you use Portrait mode?

It's simple!

In the iPhone Camera app, select the Portrait shooting mode at the bottom of the screen.

Compose your shot, making sure your subject is between two and eight feet away. (The depth-effect won't work if your subject is too close or too far away.)

When you see the words Natural Light in yellow, you're ready to take a shot.

Press the shutter button to take a stunning photo with a beautifully blurred background!

Sometimes, you might not like the blur effect in a photo. But that's not a problem!

You can easily remove the blur and revert to the regular version of the image.

Simply open your portrait photo in the Photos app, then tap Edit.

Tap the yellow Portrait option at the top of the screen to remove the blur effect from your photo. You can turn the blur back on at any time by tapping Portrait again.

If you have the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XS, XS Max, or XR, Portrait mode also has a feature called Depth-control.

Depth-control allows you to adjust the strength of the background blur... after taking the photo.

To adjust the background blur, open your photo in the Photos app, then tap Edit.

If you have one of the iPhone 11 models, tap the f-number icon at the top left of the screen. (On older iPhones, you don't need to do this.)

You'll see the Depth slider beneath your image. Drag the slider left or right to make the blur stronger or weaker.

When you've finished editing your Portrait mode photo, tap Done to save the changes.

6. Activate Burst Mode For Incredible Action Shots

Do you find it hard to capture great action photos of moving subjects?

Do you often miss the perfect shot because you don't press the shutter button at exactly the right moment?

This is a common problem when shooting subjects that are moving.

But the iPhone has a hidden camera feature that helps you shoot amazing action photos.

It's called burst mode!

Once you discover burst mode, you'll be able to capture perfect action shots every time!

So what is burst mode? And how do you use it?

If you have one of the iPhone 11 cameras, activate burst mode by sliding the shutter button to the left. The camera will keep taking photos in quick succession until you release your finger.

If you have iPhone XS or older, just hold down the shutter button to activate burst mode.

Within the burst of images that you capture, you should have at least one photo with your subject in the perfect position or pose.

To avoid filling up your iPhone, you can keep the best images from the burst and delete the rest.

To select the photos you want to keep, open the Photos app. Find your burst and tap to open it.

Tap Select at the bottom of the screen. Scroll through the images and select the ones you like. Tap Done, then choose to keep only the photos you selected.

Burst mode is such an easy camera feature to use. And it will instantly improve your chances of shooting stunning action photos.

So ensure you use it whenever there's movement or unpredictability in the scene.

Burst mode is perfect for photographing children and animals. It's also great for street photography and capturing people on the move.

You can also use it to capture stunning water splash images.

Burst mode really will take your cell phone photography to the next level!

7. Switch Between iPhone Lenses To Zoom In Or Out

Do you have an iPhone with a dual-lens or triple-lens camera?

If so, you can easily zoom in and out by switching between the iPhone camera lenses.

Zooming in allows you to capture a closer view of the scene. And zooming out lets you capture a wider angle of view.

The lenses that you have will depend on which iPhone model you own.

The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max have three lenses: Wide, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto.

The iPhone 11 has two lenses: Wide and Ultra Wide

Single-lens iPhones just have the Wide lens.

So, how do you switch between lenses when taking pictures?

You use the Zoom icons ( 0.5x, 1x, and 2x) at the bottom of the viewfinder.

Note that you'll only see the icons for the lenses that you have on your iPhone.

To use the Wide lens, ensure 1x is selected.

This lens has a moderately wide angle of view which makes it suitable for most shooting situations.

To switch to the Ultra Wide lens, tap 0.5x.

This allows you to zoom out to capture more of the scene in your photo. It's perfect for shooting landscapes, cityscapes, and architecture.

Tap 2x to switch to the Telephoto lens.

This lens allows you to zoom in and capture a closer view of the subject. It's great for situations where you can't physically get closer to your subject.

Below are three photos of the same scene captured with the Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto lenses.

As you can see, you get very different results depending on which lens you shoot with.

If you're not sure which lens to use, why not capture the scene with each lens and then compare the results!

8. Keep Your Camera Steady For Sharp, Shake-Free Shots

Do your photos sometimes turn out blurry?

A common cause of blurry photos is camera-shake.

Camera-shake happens if you move the camera (even very slightly) when taking a photo.

Now, in bright light conditions, some slight camera movement usually isn't a problem.

Because when there's lots of light, the camera uses a fast shutter speed (to avoid too much light getting in).

A fast shutter speed freezes any movement in the scene, including camera movement. So in bright light, your shots will usually be nice and sharp.

But in low light conditions, the camera has to use a slower shutter speed. This lets more light in over a longer period of time.

During this longer exposure time, any movement (including camera movement) will be captured as a blur or streak.

And this is why you often get blurry photos when shooting in low light or at night.

To capture sharp photos in low light, you need to keep the camera really steady.
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If you have an iPhone tripod and iPhone tripod mount, you can use them to keep your iPhone perfectly still when shooting.
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But what if you don't have a tripod?

Here are a few mobile photography tips for keeping your phone steady when you don't have a tripod:

Just do whatever you can to keep your iPhone as still as possible - especially when shooting in low light.

If you do this, you'll get the sharpest shots possible. And blurry iPhone photos will be a thing of the past!

If you have one of the iPhone 11 models, you can use Night mode when shooting in low light. This camera feature helps you capture sharper night photos with better color and detail.

But even with Night mode, you'll still get the best results by keeping your camera as steady as possible!

9. Use The Rule Of Thirds To Compose Beautiful Mobile Photos

Getting sharp, well-exposed photos is crucial. But composition is equally important.

Good composition is what sets apart an average photo from an amazing one.

Composing a visually pleasing image involves careful positioning of the important elements in the frame.

So how do you decide where to place your main subject or focal point?

You use the rule of thirds!

The "rule" states that you should position the most important elements off-center - rather than in the middle of the frame.

This creates more balanced and natural compositions - compositions that are engaging and pleasing to the eye.

Fortunately, the iPhone camera has a handy tool to help you compose using the rule of thirds.

What is this tool?

It's called the camera grid.

To switch on the gridlines, open the Settings app from the Home screen of your iPhone.

Rest your iPhone on a solid surface, such as a wall or rock.

Hold your iPhone with both hands, making sure you have a good tight grip.

Lean against a wall or tree to steady your body.

Position your elbows against your body to keep your arms steady.

Crouch down and rest your iPhone on your knee.

Scroll down and select Camera. Then ensure the Grid option is switched on (green).

Now, open the Camera app.

You'll see two horizontal lines and two vertical lines in the viewfinder.

Now you can use the grid to help you position the key elements in your photo.

For example, you could position your main subject on one of the vertical lines, or where two gridlines meet.

If you're shooting landscape photos, position the horizon along the top or bottom gridline - rather than across the middle of the frame.

(You can also use the gridlines to ensure the horizon is perfectly level).

The iPhone camera grid allows you to compose stunning photos using the rule of thirds.

So make sure you switch it on. And use it to help you decide where to position the most important parts of the scene.

But remember, rules are made to be broken! So once you've mastered the rule of thirds, try breaking it on purpose.

Sometimes, placing your subject in the middle of the frame can create a striking image.

And if the scene is symmetrical, you can use a central composition to create perfect symmetry in your photo.

10. Use Leading Lines For Powerful Images With Incredible Depth

Do your images often look flat and lifeless?

Here's one of the best mobile photography tips to avoid this:

Use leading lines.

Leading lines are lines that lead from the foreground to the background of the scene.

A leading line could be a path, a road, a river, or a railway line.

It could be a fence, a wall, a bridge, or a row of trees.

It could even be footprints in the snow or the water's edge at the beach.

You can use anything as a leading line - as long as it draws the viewer's eye into the image.

To ensure the leading line creates a sense of depth in your photo, frame the shot so that the line starts in the foreground.

The line should either lead into the distance or towards your main subject.

This is such a simple composition technique. But it will have a huge impact on your mobile photography.

So whenever you're out shooting, look for leading lines. Then use them to create incredible depth in your pictures.

11. Experiment With Different Perspectives For More Unique Images

Most people take photos from chest height while standing.

But you'll get far more interesting photos by shooting from a different perspective.

So, always look for an alternative point of view when taking pictures.

Would the scene look more interesting if you shoot from a low angle?

Try crouching, kneeling, or even lying on the ground.

Shooting from a low perspective is great for making foreground subjects loom large in your photo.

You could also try shooting straight up at a tall building, tree canopy, or decorative ceiling.

What about shooting from a high vantage point?

Could you capture a more unique photo by looking down on your subject?

You could also get closer to your subject to capture its intricate detail.

You can create fabulous abstract images by getting close and filling the frame.

Here's another perspective technique you can try:

Shoot through a "frame," such as an archway, doorway, or window.

This adds wonderful foreground interest to your photo. And it draws the eye through the frame towards the background.

For really unique images, try shooting through a semi-transparent object.

You could use frosted glass or a window with water droplets.

You can create wonderfully abstract images using this method.

So remember: Don't always go for the obvious shot.

Try to come up with some different mobile photography ideas where you can shoot from a more unique angle.

It will make a huge difference to your photography!

12. Simplify Your Compositions For The Most Striking Shots

The best photos are often the most simple ones.

If there's too much going on in the scene, your photo will be confusing. The viewer won't know what to focus their attention on.

So, always aim to simplify your compositions.

How do you create simple compositions?

Here are a few mobile photography tips for creating simple, striking photos:

First, try to include only one main subject in your photo. The more subjects you have, the more confusing the photo will be.

Second, ensure the background isn't too busy or distracting.

You might need to change your shooting angle to eliminate distractions.

Try taking a few steps to the left or right.

Or get down low so that you can include more sky in your photo.

Another option is to get closer and fill the entire frame with your subject.

This is an easy way to remove the background completely.

And finally, try to include lots of empty space in your picture.

In photography, this empty space is called "negative space."

Including large areas of negative space helps draw attention to your subject.

And it creates wonderful, minimalist photos that really catch the eye.

So don't forget one of the most important mobile photography tips:

Keep your compositions simple. Because simple images are the most striking!

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This rule helps you take eye-catching pictures by using one of the most effective rules of composition.

If you want to take pictures that have a "wow" factor built in them, the Rule of Thirds is the composition secret you need to take advantage of!

To use the rule of thirds, imagine four lines, two lying horizontally across the image and two vertical creating nine even squares. Some images will look best with the focal point in the center square, but placing the subject off-center at one of the intersecting points of the imaginary lines will often create a more aesthetically composed photograph.

When a photograph is composed using the rule of thirds the eyes will wander the frame. A picture composed using the rule of thirds is usually more pleasing to the eye.

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Read our article on The Rule of Thirds to learn more.
Camera shake or blur is something that can plague any photographer and here are some ways to avoid it.

First, you need to learn how to hold your camera correctly; use both hands, one around the body and one around the lens and hold the camera close to your body for support.

Also, for handheld shooting, make sure that you are using a shutter speed that is appropriate for your lens' focal length. If you're shutter speed is too slow, any unintentional movement of the camera will result in your entire photograph coming out blurry.

The rule of thumb is not to shoot at a shutter speed that is slower than your focal length to minimize this problem:

1 / Focal Length (in mm) = Minimum Shutter Speed (in seconds)

So, as an example, if you're using a 100mm lens, then your shutter speed should be no lower than 1/100th of a second.

Use a tripod or monopod whenever possible.

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Learn to use the Exposure Triangle

To get your photos looking their best, you need to master the three basics: Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO.

You also need to understand the relationships between these three controls. When you adjust one of them, you would usually have to consider at least one of the others, to get the desired results.

Using Auto Mode takes care of these controls, but you pay the price of not getting your photos to look the way you wanted them, and often disappointing.

It's a better idea to learn how to use Aperture-priority or Shutter-priority modes, and ultimately shoot in Manual mode. To easily learn how to do it, we recommend the Extremely Essential Camera Skills Course.

If you can only buy one filter for your lens, make it a polarizer.

The recommended type of polarizer is circular because these allow your camera to use TTL (through the lens) metering such as auto exposure.

This filter helps reduce reflections from water as well as metal and glass; it improves the colors of the sky and foliage and will help give your photos the WOW factor. It will do all that while protecting your lens. There's no reason why you can't leave it on for all of your photography.

We recommend Hoya Polarizer Filters for the best combination of performance and price.

When photographing landscapes, it helps to create a sense of depth, in other words, make the viewer feel like they are there.

Use a wide-angle lens for a panoramic view and a small aperture of f/16 or smaller to keep the foreground and background sharp. Placing an object or person in the foreground helps give a sense of scale and emphasizes how far away the distance is.

Use a tripod if possible, as a small aperture usually requires a slower shutter speed.

The simple approach is usually the best in digital photography, and you have to decide what needs to be in the shot, while not including anything that is a distraction.

If possible, choose a plain background - in other words, neutral colors and simple patterns. You want the eye to be drawn to the focal point of the image rather than a patch of color or an odd building in the background. This is especially vital in a shot where the model is placed off center.

Flash can look harsh and unnatural especially for indoor portraits. Therefore, there are various ways you can take an image indoors without resorting to flash.

First, push the ISO up - usually ISO 800 to 1600 will make a big difference for the shutter speed you can choose. Use the widest aperture possible - this way more light will reach the sensor, and you will have a nice blurred background. Using a tripod or an I.S. (Image Stabilization) lens is also a great way to avoid blur.

If you absolutely must use flash, then use a flash with a head you can rotate, and point the light to the ceiling on an angle.

To ensure you get the most flattering light for portraits, landscapes or anything else you want to capture - watch this great video here.

The ISO setting determines how sensitive your camera is to light and also how fine the grain of your image.

The ISO we choose depends on the situation - when it's dark we need to push the ISO up to a higher number, say anything from 400 - 3200 as this will make the camera more sensitive to light, and then we can avoid blurring.

On sunny days we can choose ISO 100 or the Auto setting as we have more light to work with.

If you want to capture a subject in motion, then use the panning technique. To do this, choose a shutter speed around two steps lower than necessary - so for 1/250, we'd choose 1/60. Keep your camera on the subject with your finger half way down on the shutter to lock the focus and when ready, take the photo, remembering to follow them as they move.

Use a tripod or monopod if possible to avoid camera shake and get clear movement lines.

Experiment with Shutter Speed

Don't be afraid to play with the shutter speed to create some interesting effects.

When taking a night time shot, use a tripod and try shooting with the shutter speed set at 4 seconds. You will see that the movement of the object is captured along with some light trails.

If you choose a faster shutter speed of say 1/250th of a second, the trails will not be as long or bright; instead, you will freeze the action.

Try shooting other compositions with moving objects or backgrounds such as waves on a beach, crowds of people walking, cars commuting, with different shutter speeds to either capture blurred movement or snapshots that freeze everything sharply in time.

Whenever using slow shutter speeds to blur movement, it is critical that the camera is stabilized to eliminate camera shake. We recommend the AmazonBasics 60-inch Portable Tripod as an excellent entry-level option for taking photographs with slow shutter speeds.

BONUS TIP: Invest More In Learning (and Less on Gear)

If you're thinking about spending thousands on new cameras and lenses, think twice.

People often end up disappointed that their shiny new toys aren't producing that "wow" factor they were expecting.

You can take stunning photos that you'll be proud of, even with a modest digital camera fitted with its standard zoom lens. But you need to have a solid understanding of the basics.

That's why it is critical to master composition and light, before spending anything on new gear.
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