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10 portrait photography tips for smartphones

By Shaurya Shubham | Sept 5, 2024

Phones come with built-in Portrait mode that automatically blurs the background to create a bokeh effect to mimic the DSLR effect.

Use Portrait mode

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Sufficient light in the surrounding can help you get better portrait photos. Avoid extreme dim lights or hard sun to get optimal brightness in the photos.

Find good lighting

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You can use light source to create an artistic effect in the portrait photos. Simply try to capture the phones from different angles to get the light flare like in the photos.

Experiment with the lights

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Capturing eyes in full details is crucial for portrait photos. Make sure they are in focus

Focus on the eyes

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A cluttered background can distract you from your subject. Choose a simple, clean background to keep the focus on the person you’re photographing.

Use a simple background

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Keep your smartphone steady to avoid blurry photos. Use both hands, lean against a stable surface, or use a tripod for extra stability.

Keep your phone stable

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 Phone’s camera allows users to adjust the exposure manually. Adjust it to get a dramatic effect in the photos.

Manual exposure

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Phones also offer users the option to increase or decrease the blur level in portrait photos. Try adjusting the background blur levels as per your liking.

Adjust the blur level

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It’s not necessary for you to ask someone to post all the time. Candid shots are always better, and you can try capturing some to get interesting shots.

Capture candid moments

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 Use photo editing apps to enhance your portraits. Adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation, and use filters to give your photos a polished look. Just be careful not to overdo it!

Edit Your Photos

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