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Out of inspiration? Here’s what to do. Are your photos starting to look all the same? Are you shooting the same type of subject, in the same way, all the time?  Happens to all of us. After a while, we get comfortable with our style of photography and stop growing and learning. One way to find inspiration and learn new skills is to look at other photographers’ photos. That doesn’t mean you should imitate and copy what you see, it means that you should look at what others are doing to open your horizons and broaden your perspective. One great...

 Do You Know Burst Mode? Do you like to take photos of sports events? Do you like to take photos of fast moving objects?  If so, you know how difficult it can be to get that PERFECT shot!  Smartphones definitely have come a long way but are still not professional level cameras like DSLRs are who shoot fast and have expensive lenses. One great way to get great action shots with your phone is to shoot in BURST MODE. Press down and hold the shutter on your phone and it will take a series of very fast photos that you...

Running out of battery life? Have you ever been out on a day trip taking lots of photos and videos when your phone’s battery goes dead? Happens to all of us and it’s quite frustrating.  The older your phone gets, the faster the battery drains. It doesn’t mean you have to buy a new phone!  One simple solution is to carry a battery pack and charge your phone on the go. They are light and can easily be put in your bag ready when you need an extra charge! There are many different types of battery packs and prices vary...

Are your photos blurry? You see the perfect photo opportunity. You whip your phone out of your pocket, compose your shot, shoot your photo.  What is that?? A blurry spot in the photo? What happened? Chances are the blurry spot is a fingerprint, a dirty spot, or something on your camera lens. The lens (or lenses) on your phone need to be clean in order to take sharp photos. Put it in your routine to carry a small microfiber rag, like the ones you get when you purchase glasses or sunglasses, and whip it out to wipe your lenses before...

Do you know how to minimize shake in your videos? Walking while shooting a video can result in a shaky video. It can get frustrating especially if you take extra care to keep your phone steady and walk slowly. One easy way to minimize the shake in your video is to shoot in slow motion. This way the footage is smoother and looks more professional.  Another good way to reduce shake in videos is to secure your phone to a stabilizer rig while you shoot your videos. Join our Facebook page Shoot Like a Pro With Your Phone and share...