Your Phone Can Take Better Portraits—You Just Need to Do This
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Summary
Smartphones are increasingly being used to take portrait shots in addition to formal portraits taken by professionals
There are several ways to optimize the quality of these portraits
Firstly, phones have a portrait mode which ensures the subject is focused while the background is blurry; this mode is easily accessible via the phone’s camera app
Secondly, it is beneficial to try taking portraits from different angles rather than straight-on; aspiring photographers can take shots from above, below, or to either side of the subject, or even farther away, or from behind
Thirdly, experimenting with light is crucial, with natural light considered the best and cheapest option;
