How to Improve Your iPhoneography Skills

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How to Improve Your iPhoneography Skills

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This includes photo taking tips, editing, and continued learning.

This includes photo taking tips, editing, and continued learning.

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This tip is especially for Instagrammers! More on that later.

This tip is especially for Instagrammers! More on that later.

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Look for an angle that's completely different than your front-facing eye-level shot. I took this one laying in the tanbark under the swing. Try low, above, behind, close-up.. Make it unique!

Look for an angle that's completely different than your front-facing eye-level shot. I took this one laying in the tanbark under the swing. Try low, above, behind, close-up.. Make it unique!

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Don't try to fill up your photos. Give it some space! Tiny subjects are common in iPhoneography. Run with it! And try not to put your subject in the middle. The rule of thirds applies too.

Don't try to fill up your photos. Give it some space! Tiny subjects are common in iPhoneography. Run with it! And try not to put your subject in the middle. The rule of thirds applies too.

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I found a great canned light in my hallway for this one. Give lighting a thought. When outdoors, you are best off early morning, late afternoon, or on cloudy days when shadows aren't so harsh.

I found a great canned light in my hallway for this one. Give lighting a thought. When outdoors, you are best off early morning, late afternoon, or on cloudy days when shadows aren't so harsh.

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Don't know why, but the iPhone makes an imperfection look cool! Try photographing something that's moving.  (edited this pic. In LoMob)

Don't know why, but the iPhone makes an imperfection look cool! Try photographing something that's moving. (edited this pic. In LoMob)

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I love silhouettes! Best time for these is near dusk. The light must be behind the subject. Also, in front of a window, doorway, or lamp works great! (edited this in PhotoWizard)

I love silhouettes! Best time for these is near dusk. The light must be behind the subject. Also, in front of a window, doorway, or lamp works great! (edited this in PhotoWizard)

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Strong lines and contrasting colors are something to look for. They can be beautiful! (edited with "Dramatic Black and White")

Strong lines and contrasting colors are something to look for. They can be beautiful! (edited with "Dramatic Black and White")

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Consider going on a photowalk just looking for textures. Cracked paint, wood, cement, etc.. You can blend these with photos for cool effects. (edited this in PhotoWizard)

Consider going on a photowalk just looking for textures. Cracked paint, wood, cement, etc.. You can blend these with photos for cool effects. (edited this in PhotoWizard)

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I love apps.! If you are beginning or don't want to pay, consider trying free apps. first. However, I've found a few good ones can go a long way. (another SnapGuide coming soon on my favorites!)

I love apps.! If you are beginning or don't want to pay, consider trying free apps. first. However, I've found a few good ones can go a long way. (another SnapGuide coming soon on my favorites!)

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Instagram is a free photo app that not allows you to apply filters, but it's a social networking and photo-sharing site. I've learned so much there, and you get instant feedback from others.

Instagram is a free photo app that not allows you to apply filters, but it's a social networking and photo-sharing site. I've learned so much there, and you get instant feedback from others.

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You'll learn a lot by following people & hashtags you find interesting. I guarantee it will teach you a lot about the world and yourself and iPhoneography! You might start noticing lots of new things!

You'll learn a lot by following people & hashtags you find interesting. I guarantee it will teach you a lot about the world and yourself and iPhoneography! You might start noticing lots of new things!

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And lastly, keep your eyes open & look all around you all the time! The best thing about your iPhone is that it fits in your pocket, so  you almost always have it with you.  Inspiration is everywhere!

And lastly, keep your eyes open & look all around you all the time! The best thing about your iPhone is that it fits in your pocket, so you almost always have it with you. Inspiration is everywhere!

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lorraine minogue

Thank you Nicole, refreshers and reminders are beautiful things and you've done a nice job with both.

lorraine minogue 8 months ago

Johnny Calvert

Great info. Thanks for sharing.

Johnny Calvert 9 months ago

Robyn Littlefield-Dudley

Love your guide. It's stuff I know, but tend to forget. βœ¨πŸ‘βœ¨

Robyn Littlefield-Dudley 9 months ago

Nicole πŸ“±

Thanks everyone for the nice comments and likes!

(author) 10 months ago

Kiersten Finkle

Great guide!! Definitely some of my favorite techniques I use daily!

Kiersten Finkle 10 months ago

Maureen Uebelhoer

Great guide!!

Maureen Uebelhoer 10 months ago

Mary Cornejo Clark

Very informative guide! Can't wait to use all these wonderful tips!

Mary Cornejo Clark 10 months ago

Jamie Sleeper

AWESOME guide! Absolutely AWESOME guide! Thanks for a truly great, inspiring share!!! :-)

Jamie Sleeper 10 months ago

Aly Riot

your guide is really well put together! I must have swiped back n forth thru it at least 5 times to re-look at the crazy cool pics. awesome thanks:)

Aly Riot 10 months ago

Raheem Nelson

Excellent guide. Very insightful.

Raheem Nelson 10 months ago

Sian Scott

What a great little guide! Packed with useful ideas & information. Thanks for sharing this :)

Sian Scott 10 months ago

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Bridget Emery

Downloaded it, not bad. =)

Bridget Emery 9 months ago

Eric Renno

It's certainly less hassle to shoot square but one could argue that choosing the area to crop gives you even more choices?

Eric Renno 10 months ago

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Bridget Emery

oo great tip! Thank you!

Bridget Emery 9 months ago

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