3 Tips for Better Cell Phone Photos

Hi everyone! I have some awesome news, I am officially booking into December! This means that all of my October and November spots have been filled. I am so thankful for the support and for all of my amazing clients. The downside of this is that I may not be taking your fall photos this year. That being said, I still want to help you get some awesome photos of your family, so check out these three tips for better cell phone photos!

1. Download Lightroom for mobile. This app is FREE and amazing. You can even find free presets that help you get the same look for all of your photos. Using the exposure and brightness slides can really change the look of your photos, rather than just slapping on a filter.
2. Learn to use natural light. I prefer to shoot at golden hour, which is the hour before sunset. This helps me get the golden hues that you see in my photos, and can make for some beautiful photos. If you can't use golden hour, try and find something to diffuse your light like a tree so that the sun isn't so harsh on your subjects.
3. Don't cut off limbs! No, I'm not talking about sticking your hands in a wood chipper (but don't do that either!), don't crop them out of your photos. When you cut off legs or arms, it can make your photos look unfinished. Another tip is to not crop at any joints, like knees or elbows, because it can make your subject look shorter.

Hopefully these tips help you get some great photos this fall. Tag me on Instagram when you use these tips (@gracefullycapturedimagery) and you may just win a special prize! Happy Fall!
​-Grace