{"id":4104,"date":"2015-02-20T10:33:28","date_gmt":"2015-02-20T16:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.cushionsource.com\/?p=4104"},"modified":"2015-10-21T10:30:36","modified_gmt":"2015-10-21T15:30:36","slug":"how-to-take-better-pictures-with-your-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/tips\/how-to-take-better-pictures-with-your-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Better Pictures with Your iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Articles on how to take better pictures with your iPhone may be everywhere, but how often do you find one that helps you take better pictures of your cushions? We love receiving customer photos to see how each custom cushion or pillow is used. I thought I might give some tips on taking the best iPhone pictures you can, letting you easily share your products from Cushion Source.<\/p>\n

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I must admit, since upgrading to the new iPhone 6, I haven\u2019t used my DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera as much as I had previously. So, needless to say, you don\u2019t need an expensive camera to be able to take good pictures. It\u2019s amazing how far phone cameras have come!<\/p>\n

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  1. Composition<\/strong>: Simplify your scene. Show off your custom cushions, not your entire room. Get rid of any mess and clutter to make a clear focal point on your cushion. You can\u2019t keep everything out of your picture, but try to keep it simple. Make sure the other things in your picture are at least in the background or fit properly in the scene. Try changing your position and the angle you are taking the picture. That can sometimes be enough to fix a cluttered background. Remember, not all pictures have to be taken from eye level. Don\u2019t be afraid to change your perspective.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \"Find
    Shows a majority of the room- does not put focus on the cushions and pillows so they get lost within the frame<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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    \"Focus
    Focus primarily on the cushion and pillows- shows them off specifically instead of the whole room<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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    1. Good lighting<\/strong>: Since there are no defined settings to change your aperture and ISO, iPhones can sometimes be tricky when it comes to getting the perfect lighting. Try to take pictures during the day even with the indoor lights on. Try to adjust the blinds or lamps if needed, minimizing the shadows projected on the cushions. Avoid too low of light or too high of light \u2014 avoid bright windows or backgrounds behind your cushions and pillows.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Do NOT use the flash<\/strong>: The flash on an iPhone is nothing but an LED light. It really does no good for your picture. Plus, there is a delay from the time you release your button on the screen to the time it actually takes the picture. It can also make the picture look grainy and blurry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        \"When
        With the flash- you can see the harshness of the LED light hitting the pillows<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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        \"Don't
        Without flash- shows more contrast and no harshness<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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        1. HDR Mode<\/strong>: If it is dark inside, try using your HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting instead of the flash. This will combine the layers of light instead of producing a harsh flash that typically focuses on a specific object instead of the scene as a whole.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. Zoom<\/strong>: Use your feet as a zoom. The zoom on your iPhone camera does nothing but enlarge the scene, which can result in bad images. Instead, move yourself or crop the picture after taking it. By moving, you also learn about better composition, and you make yourself aware of what is in the picture when you\u2019re taking it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            \"When
            With this window seat, I stood back and used the zoom on my phone to get a closer picture of everything.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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            \"Instead
            In this picture, I physically moved closer. Can you tell the difference in the two and how much better this one looks?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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            1. Filters<\/strong>: Don\u2019t use them when taking your photo. Show the true colors of your cushions and pillows; don\u2019t use a filter to mask them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              1. Focus<\/strong>: Stand still. This is the best way to have a sharp, clear picture. To make sure your picture is in superior focus, tap your screen on the object that is the focal point (primarily your cushions or pillows). This will not only focus on them, but it also adjusts the lighting to be in the right areas of your picture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                \"Photo
                The screen was not touched for this picture, you can see where it is not very in focus and where it is not bright enough because of it.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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                Have fun using your iPhone to take pictures. It\u2019s easy and worth doing. There are lots of apps out there to help edit pictures, but I\u2019ve found some work better than others. Here are a few of my favorites.<\/p>\n

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                Now use these tips to take some pictures! We can\u2019t wait to see your beautiful custom cushions and pillows!<\/p>\n

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                *All pictures displayed in the blog post were taken with my iPhone 6.<\/em><\/p>\n

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