"... a genuinely useful guide to the more technical side of phone shooting, including editing with popular apps like Snapseed. Jo Bradford makes the most of the creative possibilities of modern smartphone cameras, and her tips on improving exposure and ensuring decent prints are really useful." Awarded 5 stars by Amateur Photographer Maximize your potential to get the shots you want with this guide to photography for both Apple and Android phones. There's a saying that the best camera for the job is the one you have with you when an opportunity arises. Thanks to the boom in camera-phone technology, today we're lucky enough to have a camera to hand to capture all those incredible moments. But are you making the most of that powerful tool in your pocket? Do the photos you have taken tend to be blurry, or look nothing like what you're seeing? If you want to shoot incredible images with your phone, buy Smart Phone, Smart Photography. Covering simple techniques that will allow you to get the image that you see every single time, you will soon be telling your camera what to do with confidence. Start with The Big Picture and get to know your camera phone and the rules behind taking the perfect shot. The next chapter, Taking Great Pictures, explains the key disciplines of photography – portrait, abstraction, macro, still life and plenty more. Finally, the Post-production chapter demonstrates how to use apps to edit and enhance your images and create incredible prints for display.

Unleash the creative photographer within you with the ultimate guide to mobile photography! This comprehensive resource empowers you to transform your smartphone into a powerful tool for capturing stunning visuals. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to elevate your existing skills, this guide provides everything you need to take pro-quality pictures on your phone. Master the Fundamentals: Composition 101: Learn the art of arranging elements within your frame for impactful photographs. Discover the Rule of Thirds, leading lines, and negative space to create visually compelling images. Light: The Key Ingredient: Understand the power of natural and artificial light to set the mood and enhance your photos. Explore techniques for capturing breathtaking landscapes in golden hour light, mastering portraits with soft diffusion, and working creatively with alternative light sources. Conquer Different Subjects: Dive into specific genres like capturing captivating portraits, revealing hidden details with close-ups, or mastering the art of landscape photography with your smartphone camera. Unlock Your Phone's Potential: Pro Tips and Techniques: Explore advanced mobile photography techniques like utilizing HDR mode, mastering burst mode for capturing fleeting moments, and unlocking creative possibilities with manual shooting options (for the adventurous). Essential Settings: Delve into your camera app's settings and learn how to adjust exposure, white balance, and resolution to optimize your photos for any situation. Steady Does It: Discover the importance of camera shake prevention and explore using a tripod or other stabilization methods for crisp and clear photos, especially in low-light conditions. Elevate Your Photography Journey: Essential Accessories: Learn how external lenses, portable lighting kits, and remote shutter releases can expand your creative horizons and enhance your mobile photography experience. Safe and Responsible Practices: Ensure your safety and the safety of others while capturing the world around you. Explore responsible photography practices and ethical considerations. Join the Community: Embrace the world of sharing your photos online! Discover platforms like Instagram, Flickr, and photography forums to connect with other enthusiasts, showcase your work, and gain valuable feedback. Start Capturing Today! This guide is your gateway to becoming a skilled mobile photographer. With its easy-to-follow instructions, practical advice, and inspirational examples, you'll be well on your way to taking exceptional photos with your phone. So grab your smartphone, unleash your creativity, and start capturing the beauty of the world around you!

Wait—you took that amazing picture? Taking a photo is as simple as point and click. Taking a good photo takes a bit more know-how, and Android Smartphone Photography For Dummies is your quick-and-easy guide. No matter what model of Android phone you have, this book teaches you to produce high-quality images using the powerhouse camera you carry in your pocket every day. You’ll learn the photography techniques pros use, like how to recognize beautiful outdoor lightning, how to capture moving subjects, and how to make stuff look good. Whatever kind of photos you want to take, this book will help you identify the gear and the apps you need for stunning results. With Dummies as your friendly instructor, you’ll be wowing your friends and family before you know it. Explore your phone’s camera, including little-known advanced features that will make a big difference in your images Figure out how to edit your pictures, correct lighting imbalances, apply neat filters, remove blemishes, and more Learn the basic principles of photography and apply your knowledge to outdoor photography, action shots, and still life Plus: capture video, organize your images, share photos online, choose a phone tripod, and protect your camera from the elements Dummies makes it easy for Android users of all skill levels to morph into masterful image-makers.

This invaluable guide on how to better use the camera on your Android phone will make all the difference in the world as you capture and share the world around you with others. With Android Photography: Take Better Pictures with Your Android Phone by photographer Colby Brown, you'll learn: How to take a photo, including different grips for holding your phone How to use all the controls and modes of the Android camera Which third-party apps to use Different photography styles and techniques for shooting portraits, travel, low-light, and wildlife How to edit your photos with the stock Android app and third-party apps, including Snapseed.How to share your images Some of the fun accessories available Grab your Android phone, and start documenting your life today!

Take great photos with your Android(TM) smart phone! Despite the popularity of Android(TM) and its huge app store, there hasn't been much information to be found on making the most of its in-phone camera. Now, this enlightening guide helps users get a great shot, anytime, anywhere. It details many of the great apps available for Android(TM); shows how to apply them to create, edit, and enhance images; and explains the easiest and best ways to share those pictures with friends and family.

It’s been said that, with smartphones, everyone is a photographer. There is a snide implication with that statement—that camera phones aren’t “real” cameras and that the people who use them aren’t “real” photographers. In this book, Robert Fisher proves that today’s Android devices offer cameras that are remarkably powerful and more than capable of producing images that rival those made with more “serious” equipment. In this book, Fisher guides readers through the menus of the Android operating system, helping them to understand how to choose and use out-of-the-box controls for better images. Next, he covers add-on accessories and applications designed to enhance the devices’ capabilities. While the photographic capabilities of the “base” camera are pretty terrific and will meet with rave reviews from many users, the camera really produces images that sing when suited up with DSLR functions, filters, and postproduction effects—all of which Fisher covers with prowess and technical skill.

Smartphone cameras have evolved from being useful for taking quick snapshots, to being powerful and sophisticated devices that, for many people, have replaced the need to use a separate camera. It is now possible to take high-quality photos, edit them and then share them in a variety of ways, all from your smartphone. Smartphone Photography in easy steps looks at all aspects of using your smartphone or tablet as a one-stop shop for all of your photographic needs. These include: · Showing the functions and controls of smartphone cameras, so that you get the most of the available options. · Using basic techniques so that you can feel confident using your smartphone camera in any photographic situation. · Showing how to get the best compositions for your photos. · Looking at lighting conditions to help take your photos to the next level. · Becoming a portrait expert when taking photos of family and friends. · Getting the best photos of the environment around you, including buildings and landscapes. · Looking at the range of photo editing apps that are available for editing photos on smartphones and tablets. · Showing the basic editing tips to improve your photos in a few taps. · Detailing the range of options for improving the exposure and colors in your photos. · Using creative techniques to give your photos a sense of fun and style. · Showing how to share your photos in a variety of ways, such as directly to social media sites, and also printing them out at home with wireless printing. Smartphone Photography in easy steps reveals the exciting world of taking photos with your smartphone, and shows how to enhance them so that you can create memories of which you can be proud. Covers iPhones and Android phones. Table of Contents 1. Photos on Mobile Devices 2. Photo-taking Basics 3. Composition and Light 4. People and Portraits 5. Buildings and Landscapes 6. Using Editing Apps 7. Editing Basics 8. Color Editing 9. Making Selections 10. Creative Effects 11. Sharing and Printing