Create Masterpieces: A Simple Guide to Realistic Cell Phone Photo Editing

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Crafting this cell photo editing course involved multiple revisions due to its deeply personal and creative nature. There are two main approaches: photorealism aims for flawless reality, while photo artists view images as limitless canvases for creative augmentation. Neither approach is inherently right or wrong, but they employ different intents and tools.

Software plays a crucial role; programs like Photoshop or Lightroom, at over $240 yearly, are considered top-tier but might exceed the needs of this guide. Therefore, this guide focuses on phone-based editing, particularly Samsung Gallery editing tools, adaptable to IOS PicsArt or other basic platforms.

17 Easy Hacks to Transform Your Cell Phone Snaps from Drab to Fab

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Learn the essentials of photography in Photography Basics, the initial segment of a three-part guide aimed at improving your picture-taking skills. As an award-winning professional travel photographer with over a decade of experience, I adhere to the KISS principle and the 80/20 Rule.

These lessons emphasize quick and straightforward techniques for enhancing your photos, applicable even when using just a cell phone. The focus is on mastering composition rules and incorporating simple tricks and tips.

Up Your Cell Phone Photography Game Today!

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One of the factors that can really improve your cell phone photography is learning about your available settings. Cell phones can do remarkable things if you ask them to. They can also mess up a shot so much that you can’t ever fix it in post.

This article is for the cell phone photographer who wants to do more with less. We assume you understand the photo composition and working up to digital post-processing.

Photo Basics – 17 Rules of Composition to Live By

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Master the art of photography with our comprehensive guide! Explore the 17 essential rules of composition that will transform your photos from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, these photo basics are a must-know for capturing stunning visuals. Dive in now and elevate your photography skills!

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Golden Gate Bridge at sunset

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Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival

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