{"id":3640,"date":"2017-11-04T18:46:32","date_gmt":"2017-11-04T13:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/?p=3640"},"modified":"2020-02-18T12:46:55","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T07:16:55","slug":"how-to-do-pro-quality-travel-photography-with-smartphone-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/how-to-do-pro-quality-travel-photography-with-smartphone-camera","title":{"rendered":"How to Do Pro-Quality Travel Photography with Your Smartphone Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How-to-Do-Pro-Quality-Travel-Photography-with-Your-Smartphone-Camera\">How to Do Pro-Quality Travel Photography with Your Smartphone Camera<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Optimise-the-HDR-mode\">Optimise the HDR mode<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Use-HDR-mode-when\">Use HDR mode when:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Install-a-camera-app-to-enhance-your-photography\">Install a camera app to enhance your photography<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Use-clip-on-lenses-to-up-your-game\">Use clip-on lenses to up your game<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Use-foreground-to-create-depth-in-your-images\">Use foreground to create depth in your images<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Take-the-same-shot-in-portrait-and-landscape-format\">Take the same shot in portrait and landscape format<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Familiarise-yourself-with-shutter-lag\">Familiarise yourself with shutter lag<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Capture-the-scene\">Capture the scene<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Simplify-your-photo-to-make-the-subject-stand-out\">Simplify your photo to make the subject stand out<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Look-back\">Look back<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Use-Instagram-as-your-resource\">Use Instagram as your resource<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Prepare-the-phone-accessories-to-use-when-needed\">Prepare the phone accessories to use when needed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Edit-but-keep-it-natural\">Edit, but keep it natural<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"How-to-Do-Pro-Quality-Travel-Photography-with-Your-Smartphone-Camera\">How to Do Pro-Quality Travel Photography with Your Smartphone Camera<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you\u2019re on holiday, sometimes you want to take photos without lugging around a bulky DSLR camera. But if you\u2019re a shutterbug, there\u2019s always a doubt\u00a0about leaving the DSLR camera behind, as you don\u2019t want to miss the opportunity of capturing gorgeous shots during the trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Well, how about leaving your heavy gear at home and travel light with only your phone? This might seem like an outrageous suggestion, but a smartphone camera can be enough for your travel photography. This little gadget can do so much, that you can now rely on this to create stunning images that look like they\u2019re taken with a fancy DSLR camera.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A while ago, we shared these <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/10-smartphone-photography-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">smartphone photography tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Hopefully, you\u2019ve mastered the basics like lighting composition, and finding unique perspectives, so now you\u2019re ready to take on the next challenge: creating pro-quality travel photos with your smartphone camera.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here\u2019s what you can do:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Optimise-the-HDR-mode\"><b>Optimise the HDR mode<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3643\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-3.jpg\" alt=\"travel-photography-tips-photojaanic (3)\" width=\"6016\" height=\"4016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-3.jpg 6016w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-3-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6016px) 100vw, 6016px\" \/>Most phone cameras these days are equipped with HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode. Technically, a single HDR shot is constructed by using 3 photos taken at different exposures, which are then combined into one. So when you take a photo in HDR mode, your phone actually takes 3 pictures and processes them into 1 image for you. This is why it\u2019s important to keep your camera still when clicking in HDR mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">High Dynamic Range provides a greater range of the brightness between the lightest and darkest point in your photo. Thus, it works particularly well when you take photos that have a high contrast between the bright and dark areas, as HDR mode will help smooth the contrast out. Although HDR sounds amazing, there are certain circumstances when it\u2019s better to avoid it. Here\u2019s the summary of when to use and avoid HDR mode:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Use-HDR-mode-when\"><strong>Use HDR mode when:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shooting landscapes: the contrast between the bright sky and the darker subject on land can often result in a dark photo, save for the sky background. HDR mode will help contrasting brightness, so the land is not too dark and the sky is not overexposed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your subject is in direct sunlight &#8211; a subject in direct sunlight can appear overly bright, in contrast with the dark shadows in the surroundings. HDR mode balances the well-lit and shadow portions of your photo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shooting with a backlight &#8211; HDR will brighten the foreground without overexposing the bright background<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Avoid HDR mode when:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019re photographing\u00a0subjects with vivid colours &#8211; HDR is great at bringing colours in extremely bright\/dark conditions, but not when the subject is already vividly colourful. In this case, HDR mode will only make these colours look unnatural and fake<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your subject is moving &#8211; as explained earlier, HDR mode uses 3 pictures and combines it into 1, so even a slight movement could make your subject appear blurry and ghostly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You aim to create a silhouette: A silhouette needs a stark contrast between the bright and dark areas, and HDR mode will tone down the contrast, resulting in a dull photo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You shoot in a very low-light condition &#8211; HDR mode will try to compensate the extreme darkness in your photo, but the result will be an unsharp, discoloured image.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3649\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-9.jpg\" alt=\"travel-photography-tips-photojaanic (9)\" width=\"4896\" height=\"3264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-9.jpg 4896w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-9-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4896px) 100vw, 4896px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Install-a-camera-app-to-enhance-your-photography\"><b>Install a camera app to enhance your photography<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you need more control over the settings, consider installing third-party apps that can give DSLR features to your phone camera. This means you can do manual control for the exposure, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and many more. Depending on the app you use, you can have the options to shoot in RAW or DNG format, change lenses (between 28 mm to 56 mm), and see the live histogram.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are a plethora of camera apps out there that you can use, but it\u2019s important to check the compatibility with your phone. Apps like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open Camera<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DSLR Camera Pro<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Android), or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manual <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Obscura Camera<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (iPhone) are good for a start, and as you go, you can try more apps and see which one works best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Use-clip-on-lenses-to-up-your-game\"><b>Use clip-on lenses to up your game<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your camera will always be the main tool in capturing photos, but there\u2019s another thing that can bring your smartphone photography to another level: clip-on lenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before you groan at the thought of having various lenses cluttering your bag, remember that these clip-on lenses are tiny compared to DSLR lenses. They\u2019re usually sold in kit, and you can choose the lenses you fancy, from wide-angle, macro lenses, to something more fun like a fisheye lens. Can\u2019t decide which one to use? Bring them all! They really are lightweight and don\u2019t take much space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Use-foreground-to-create-depth-in-your-images\"><b>Use foreground to create depth in your images<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3647\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-7.jpg\" alt=\"travel-photography-tips-photojaanic (7)\" width=\"4896\" height=\"3264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-7.jpg 4896w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-7-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4896px) 100vw, 4896px\" \/>The majesty of a landscape and architecture often falls flat and unimpressive in a photo, as the depth of the place is lost when put into a two-dimensional image. To fix this problem, set layers in your photo with the use of foreground and background. Placing an object in the foreground to give a sense of scale to your photo is the most common technique, and it can be done by using things in the surroundings, such as flowers, rocks, boats, or even human figures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s important to note that your foreground object should be a point of interest that adds to the story. It should be integrated into the whole scene, so it wouldn\u2019t be distracting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Take-the-same-shot-in-portrait-and-landscape-format\"><b>Take the same shot in portrait and landscape format<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Taking photos in both orientations will give you the chance to play around with different perspectives. The same subject can look very different when shot in portrait and landscape formats, and you probably won\u2019t know which works best for each shot until you compare it side by side. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip: Don\u2019t shoot in square (1:1 ratio) format. It limits the frame width, and if you decide to go for 1:1 format (to post on Instagram, for example), you can always crop later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Familiarise-yourself-with-shutter-lag\"><b>Familiarise yourself with shutter lag<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The shutter lag in your camera phone is barely noticeable, but when you try to capture spontaneous, fleeting moments, it can be frustrating when your phone doesn\u2019t spring into action as you tap the button. Every phone is different, and practicing will help you get the sense of the shutter lag so you know the right time to press the shutter to get the perfect moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Capture-the-scene\"><b>Capture the scene<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3661\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-21.jpg\" alt=\"travel-photography-tips-photojaanic (21)\" width=\"6016\" height=\"4016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-21.jpg 6016w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-21-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-21-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6016px) 100vw, 6016px\" \/>Travel photography is about capturing the experience and telling the stories through the imagery. Your perception of a place is influenced by your 5 senses, and while your camera can only capture what can be seen by the eyes, you can still use your other senses as a guide to spot interesting subjects. If you hear beautiful music serenaded by a street musician, take photos of him, zoom in to show the details of his instrument and his hands playing it, his expressions, or maybe some details of his outfit. If you smell delicious fresh bread from the nearest bakery, take photos of the window display, and walk closer to get close-up shots of the plump bread.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get the wide-angle shot first, then get closer to the objects to capture the details that won\u2019t be seen from a distance. The pattern and colours of the Moroccan rugs at the market or the texture of the food sold by the street vendor, for example, can add value to the market scene that you have in the previous shots. If you notice the little details first, don\u2019t forget to walk away and stop to capture the scene. The combination of wide-angle and close-up shots together will paint the overall picture of the place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Simplify-your-photo-to-make-the-subject-stand-out\"><b>Simplify your photo to make the subject stand out<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A good way to make your photo stand out is by eliminating the distraction that takes the focus away from the subject. This can be done by choosing an uncluttered background, or using negative space to bring the focus on the subject. Doing either of these will simplify the photo and make the subject stand out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip: Composition plays an important part in this, so make sure you\u2019ve mastered it first!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Look-back\"><b>Look back<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3652\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-12.jpg\" alt=\"travel-photography-tips-photojaanic (12)\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-12.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-12-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\" \/>Sometimes, we\u2019re too focused on what\u2019s in front of us, we don\u2019t realise the view behind us is equally stunning, if not more. When you walk in a direction, take time to stop and turn around (a few times, in different spots). This will give you the chance to see a place\u00a0from a different angle and perspective, and more often than not, this is the time when people notice interesting subjects they had missed the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Use-Instagram-as-your-resource\"><b>Use Instagram as your resource<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instagram is a goldmine of information for travellers and shutterbugs. The geotags and hashtags are great to explore your destination, the points of interest, and the spots to take photos. Use these features to learn the angles and perspectives that work (or don\u2019t work) in a particular place, and what you can do to improve it. Seeing the photos that people have taken will give you an idea of what to look for to get a unique perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Prepare-the-phone-accessories-to-use-when-needed\"><b>Prepare the phone accessories to use when needed<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your phone camera might be great, but sometimes the phone itself needs a little help and protection, and it does have some disadvantages. Short battery life and fragile phone, for example, are among the most common problems for smartphone photographers. Don\u2019t let these issues hinder your travel photography. Come prepared; arm your phone with high-quality case and screen protector, bring a portable battery pack\/charger, and use a waterproof case if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Edit-but-keep-it-natural\"><b>Edit, but keep it natural<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3642\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-2.jpg\" alt=\"travel-photography-tips-photojaanic (2)\" width=\"4928\" height=\"3264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-2.jpg 4928w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-2-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-2-1080x715.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4928px) 100vw, 4928px\" \/>Editing can be hit-and-miss, and unfortunately, many people fall into the trap of overdoing their photos. From bumping up the contrast and saturation too much, adding a blurry effect that doesn\u2019t look natural, to adding fake lights with filters, these edited photos sadly end up looking worse than the original shots. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Edit as necessary, but keep it close to how it looks naturally. Using bokeh effect to blur the background can be tempting, but it often makes the photos look fake more than anything. Just remember: when editing your photos, you\u2019re enhancing it, not changing it.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have you been on a holiday recently? Don\u2019t let your photos get buried, create a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/photo-books\/hard-cover\">travel photobook<\/a> to keep the precious moments and stories! Go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\">Photojaanic<\/a>&#8216;s website for more info.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Do you want to learn more about using social media to improve your online marketing and grow your photography business? Download our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/photopreneur\/photographers-guide-social-media\"><strong>FREE eBook: &#8216;The Ultimate Social Media Guide for Photographers in 2018&#8217;<\/strong><\/a>, and learn social media best practices and\u00a0how you can use these to create effective strategies!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/photopreneur\/photographers-guide-social-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5044 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/the-social-media-guide-for-photographers.jpg\" alt=\"the social media guide for photographers\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/the-social-media-guide-for-photographers.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/the-social-media-guide-for-photographers-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/the-social-media-guide-for-photographers-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/the-social-media-guide-for-photographers-1080x360.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"fcbk_share\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of ContentsHow to Do Pro-Quality Travel Photography with Your Smartphone CameraOptimise the HDR modeUse HDR mode when:Install a camera app to enhance your photographyUse clip-on lenses to up your gameUse foreground to create depth in your imagesTake the same shot in portrait and landscape formatFamiliarise yourself with shutter lagCapture the sceneSimplify your photo to make the subject stand outLook backUse Instagram as your resourcePrepare the phone accessories to use when neededEdit, but keep it natural How to Do Pro-Quality Travel Photography with Your Smartphone Camera When you\u2019re on holiday, sometimes you want to take photos without lugging around a bulky DSLR camera. But if you\u2019re a shutterbug, there\u2019s always a doubt\u00a0about leaving the DSLR camera behind, as you don\u2019t want to miss the opportunity of capturing gorgeous shots during the trip. Well, how about leaving your heavy gear at home and travel light with only your phone? This might seem like an outrageous suggestion, but a smartphone camera can be enough for your travel photography. This little gadget can do so much, that you can now rely on this to create stunning images that look like they\u2019re taken with a fancy DSLR camera. 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