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Why would you tap your phone? Did you know that your phone will try to set the focus on the object near the middle of your composition and possibly the object closest to you? But what if that’s not your intention. What if you want to create a rule of thirds photo and put the subject to one side in your shot? What do you do? You tap your phone. Yes, tap the screen where your subject is and the phone will shift the focus and exposure directly to that area in the composition.  Want to recompose? Easy. Long tap...

How well do you know your phone? Phones are continuously being upgraded with new technology and there is always “a better phone than yours” on the market. You may be one to change your phone as soon as a new version comes out or you may be one to keep your gear for a few years. Whenever you get a new phone you will gain access to some updates and probably some cool new features. It may be overwhelming for some to learn all the new things that their new phone can do. Here are a few ways to make...

  Want to learn how to remove an unwanted object in your photo? We’ve all been there. We snap the perfect shot that we are extremely proud of….except there’s a stranger walking right through our frame that is an eyesore and distracting from our photo!  What can we do? Remove the person! Photo editing apps are quite popular and are constantly upgrading. Some offer a full range of photo editing features, while others offer tools for a specific photo editing issue - like removing objects. Apps like TouchRetouch are super easy to use, you don’t need hours of training, and...

Do you know how to improve your photo with one easy click? Sometimes you want to slightly enhance a photo but don’t want to spend a long time in a photo editing app, right? There’s an easy way to make your photos look better with one simple click. Select the photo you want to enhance and tap Edit at the top right of your screen. Then click on the AUTO button at the bottom and the phone automatically applies the corrective edits like color adjustments, exposure, and white balance.  Photo editing has never been easier! P.S. Join our Facebook group...

Do you know what is the best size for Facebook and Instagram stories? Have you tried posting stories yet? Practically everyone is doing it, on Facebook, on Instagram, or both.  Stories are photos or short videos that stay up on your social media for 24 hours. People can click to see them if they wish. Friends and followers can react or comment on your stories that only you can see.  Have you tried it and noticed that your photos don’t fit? There’s an easy way to take care of that.  Click on the arrow at the top of your camera...