Why Don’t Your Photos Look Great Even After Buying An Expensive Phone? Avoid These 4 Mistakes

New Delhi: Today a smartphone has become a status symbol. More people buy premium phones for cameras than calls. iPhone, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy cameras compete with DSLRs. Still, even after spending thousands of rupees, many users complain that the photos do not turn out 'as good'. The fault is not in the phone, but in your habits. Pressing the shutter without understanding the camera setup spoils the result. Let us know those 4 common mistakes which ruin your photography.

What is the benefit of adjusting settings?

Most smartphone cameras offer the option to adjust settings like brightness, shadows, white balance and exposure. Many users click photos directly without using these settings.

• By controlling brightness and white balance the photo looks more natural.
• Lighting can be improved by adjusting exposure.
• The chances of getting a better picture the first time increase.

Which modes are useful?

Most people always use the default camera mode. Whereas many special modes are provided in smartphones for different situations.

• Night Mode: For better photos in low light.
• Portrait mode: Highlights the subject by blurring the background.
• Panorama mode: For wide and beautiful landscape shots.

Proper use of these modes can significantly improve the quality of photos.

How does the grid feature help?

Many people keep the camera grid feature turned off considering it useless. Whereas it is very helpful in improving the framing and balance of the photo.

• 3x3 grid is most commonly used in photography.
• This makes it easier to keep the subject at the right place.
• The photo looks more professional and attractive.

How to use autofocus technology?

Autofocus technology has advanced a lot, but it is not necessary that it gives perfect results every time. Especially when there are multiple subjects in a frame.

• Tap the screen on the subject you want to keep as main.
• Use the focus lock feature when needed.
• Use manual focus mode if available.

Buying an expensive phone is half the battle. Half the victory lies in understanding the language of the camera. Wait 10 seconds before taking a photo next time. Check settings, mode, grid and focus. Believe me, same iPhone, same Galaxy, but after seeing the photo people will ask, “Which camera did you use?”