All you need to know to get started in product photography

Most—if not all—photographers have been using the iPhone since its release more than a decade ago. Other smartphone developers are trying to replicate what the iPhone can give to its consumers with regard to photography. The iPhone just flawlessly delivers photography-wise.

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If you’re new to photography and have nothing to spare for a professional camera, you can get started with an iPhone. Explore different modes in your iPhone’s camera app, and just get used to switching through the modes. Once you do this with ease, you can play around with your shots. The iPhone is a simple device; keep your photos simple. Don’t over-edit your photos. There’s a reason the pictures your iPhone takes don’t look fabricated.

Capture close-up detail, and see the intricacy of your subject. Zoom with your feet, and avoid using your iPhone’s built-in zoom. Get close with your subject and see it in detail by tapping on the yellow box on your screen. Take silhouette photos by shooting towards the light. Shoot through objects to provide your subject with a frame. This also allows your iPhone to focus more on the subject.

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Be on the lookout for reflections. Not only does this make for good composition, it can also teach you a symmetry and visual impact. Use diagonal alignment for a more balanced composition. Creating photos such as this also encourages the viewer’s eye to flow effortlessly through the scene. While using editing apps can enhance the photos you’ve taken, using the iPhone itself with intent to learn enhances your skill.

Ram Chary Everi is a 25-year-old freelance photographer and graphic designer from Orlando, Florida. For more photography tips from Ram Chary Everi, subscribe to this blog.

Top landscape photography mistakes to avoid

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There are common, everyday photography mistakes that can spoil a landscape image.  It’s high time to identify and avoid them, and work toward improving one’s images with a little more know-how.  Here are some of these common mistakes to avoid.

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Lack of stability

While creative images can actually benefit from some blurriness, landscape images need to be sharp and crisp all the way.  In order to ensure that one’s images stay sharp, use a tripod.  If shooting in low light, this is an absolute must.

Neglecting foreground interest

It’s easy to get caught up in the allure of one’s main subject, like a regal-looking mountain range.  But this alone won’t make for a beautiful image, as the viewer’s eye will typically look at the foreground first for something interesting.

Lazy field work

One cannot simply rely on too much post-processing.  Take time to determine the best location as well as camera settings before shooting, and strive to get the best photos when out in the field.

Shooting in landscape format alone

It’s not always a must to shoot in horizontal format. In some cases, a portrait or vertical orientation can work marvelously, such as in a forest or mountain scene where the subject is more vertical than horizontal.

Including excess clutter

Some unnecessary elements in an image cam stick out like a sore thumb, so learn to spot these issues before they ruin the end product.

Ram Chary Everi is a 25-year-old freelance photographer and graphic designer from Orlando, Florida, who enjoys tuna fishing. Learn more on this page.