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Use these ten simple tricks to raise your smartphone photos to a new level

Jan 2, 2023 by Jefferson Graham Add Comment
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We all know how to click the shutter button on our phones and get a basic shot. But how to take it to the next level?

I get asked the question all the time, and with a new year ahead of us, what a great time to up our game, right? Here are 10 of what I think are the most essential hacks to shooting like a pro with your smartphone. Please watch the video above for examples, and below, read on.

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Here are five lighting tricks you can do with a smartphone flashlight

Dec 1, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment
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When it comes to lighting effects for photography, only your imagination is the limit. In this video, Derrick Freske will show you five tricks that require nothing but your smartphone flashlight as the light source. They’re simple and cheap, but they can give many creative effects to your images.

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These five simple and cheap tricks will make your smartphone videos more interesting

Mar 1, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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If you have a good story in your mind, only a smartphone can be enough to turn the story into a movie. But if you’d like to spice up your smartphone videos a bit, Jordy Vandeput from Cinecom.net will show you how. In this video, he shares five cheap and simple DIY tricks for shooting with a smartphone. They will give your videos interesting transitions, effects, and even correct color balance, using only stuff you have at home.

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7 tricks and tips to let you get the most out of your smartphone photography

Feb 14, 2017 by John Aldred 12 Comments
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I use my phone’s camera far more than I would have ever expected a few years ago. Sure, they never really compete with large sensor cameras and interchangeable lenses, but they’ve come a long way. I always have it with me. It’s more than good enough for a lot of the snaps I want to grab while I’m out and about. It’s convenient. But, that convenience doesn’t have to come at the expense of sloppiness.

Composition and light are still important. Sure, phones have some limitations, but there’s ways around many of those, too. In this video, French photographer Serge Ramelli offers 7 tips to get better photography with your phone.

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7 Smartphone Photography Tips and Tricks you Can Try Today

Aug 25, 2014 by Udi Tirosh 5 Comments
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If you own a smartphone (and we know you do), and you were wondering what fun tools you can add to your arsenal of fun things to do, the folks at COOPH teamed up with Lorenz Holder and have some great ideas for you.

I would probably catalog most of those in the novelty compartment of my toolbox, yet they are a great collection of fun things to try:

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Use these four tricks to take stellar product photos with your phone

Feb 21, 2023 by Chris Verhoef Add Comment
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Hi guys, my name is Chris; I am a photographer and a filmmaker. Like many of you, I also often use my phone to take photos and videos. So, today, I want to share with you four little tricks to improve shooting on your mobile phone – but you can also use them when shooting with your camera.

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Six cheap DIY rigs to raise your smartphone shots to a ninja level

May 21, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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Smartphone cameras are now advanced enough to give us many possibilities for shooting photos and videos. But with some tricks and DIY magic, you can make your work much, much better without spending lots of money. In this video, COOPH brings you a selection of their six best DIY rigs for smartphone photography and video. They’re affordable, easy to make, and they’ll help you add a new dimension to your smartphone shots.

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Five simple tricks to turn harsh sunlight into a nice, flattering light

Jun 27, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment
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Shooting in direct sunlight is something most photographers and filmmakers avoid. The light is harsh and not very flattering, but sometimes you’ll be forced to shoot in such conditions. In this video from Cinecom, you’ll learn five simple tricks to make the absolute best out of harsh midday sun.

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Three iPhone camera tricks you wish you’d known sooner

May 28, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 2 Comments
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Smartphone cameras are getting better and better, plus they are easy and very intuitive to use. This is why many of us rely on them for taking photos in everyday situations. However, because of their ease of use, some camera options remain hidden and unknown to users. In this video, Evan Ranft shares three lesser-known iPhone camera features. You may not have known about them, yet they can help you take better photos with your phone camera.

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Make a DIY smartphone GorillaPod from stuff you have at home

Nov 6, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic 2 Comments
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GorillaPod is a handy little tripod that can make your life easier on various occasions. And in this video, COOPH has an idea for making your own. You most likely already have all these items and tools at home. But even if you don’t, it will cost you a couple of bucks to get them and make your own DIY GorillaPod.

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Udi Tirosh: from diyphotography.netUdi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.

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Dunja Djudjic: from diyphotography.netDunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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