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Quality pictures using a cellphone are no easy feat, but here are a few techniques for getting the best out of your phone.

I have an a personal photoblog filled with pictures mostly taken using my KRZR 2-megapixel phone and no flash. Here are some of the ways I've been able to take my best photos.

Use your shoulder or chest

It's best to take photos with your phone at your chest. This way, you can ensure a non-blurry image. Camera phones are notorious for taking photos that are blurry. It's a good idea to put the phone against your body before you take the picture.

Create an Impromtu Drop Line

It is possible to create a drop line to secure the phone to reduce picture stutter. It's often difficult to take a steady picture using a camera phone.

If you have a long-sleeve shirt, place the phone in your left hand sleeve with the camera portion sticking out. Pull the phone parallel, away from your arm with your right hand's ring finger so that the sleeve is tight. Now, with your sleeve tightly pulled against the phone, take a picture. Try not to let your left hand get in the way of lighting.

You can do the same thing by using your tie, or any other available object that can tighten

Essentially, you're a string to anchor the phone against micro-movement. This should reduce the amount of immediate quivering. Many pictures can be ruined by not having a steady shot.

Indoor Lighting

Ideally, you want the lighting to be pointed toward your object, with the camera at a slight angle between the light source and the object. This is typical photography knowledge, but here is a word of advice.

If the light source comes from above, photographs will appear brighter if your photos are taken from a lower, or equal position. Try to experiment and see.

Sometimes, indoor lighting can also reduce the vividness of the colors. It's best to find good, bright lighting when shooting indoors.

Most camera phones have an adjustable focus, and exposure. Indoor exposure tends to increase blurring if you set the phone to least amount of external light.

Outdoor Lighting

For daytime photos,. It's a good idea to shoot during the late afternoon to get the best colors before sunset. Again, try to get your subject directly in line with sunlight, and then angle yourself between the sun and the subject.

Time

Many times, I have have to take a photo several times before I am satisfied with the result. However, I may end up with photos that look much better since I was taking the time to sort out the details.

Resolution

I think it's best to set the phone to take the highest resolution for most photos. You're going to get more clarity from the image, at the sacrifice of disk space.

This often means buying the best SD card you can afford, or making sure to save files after you delete them from your camera.

Summary

The main focus of this article is to work on taking the time to make sure your photos look good. Set the camera to highest resolution, find the best lighting, and take your best shot.

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