How to take good pictures

What’s the best camera? Often, it’s the one you have with you… Often, it’s the one you have with you… Social Media doesn’t require high resolution, so the phone can be just fine. Social Media doesn’t require high resolution, so the phone can be just fine.

Photo tips

Respond to the light

Rule of Thirds

Change up the point of view

Get Low

Try a high angle

Get close

Look for details that help tell the story

Have subjects interact with the camera

Watch for opportunities

Watch the Horizon—don’t put it in the middle

Heavy vignettes need a more centered subject

Frame your subject

Have people relate to each other

Use Props

Shoot more than one photo

Final pick

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