How to Hold the Phone When Taking Pictures? – Beginners Tutorial

Struggling to get the perfect shot with your phone? Welcome to our beginner-friendly video series, How to Hold the Phone When Taking Pictures! We’ll cover essential techniques to help you capture better photos and avoid blurry shots. Plus, we’ll explore the use of handy accessories like selfie sticks and tripods to take your photography to the next level. Whether you’re snapping selfies, landscapes, or videos, this series has got you covered. Let’s dive in!

These videos are from our Mobile Photography Course.

Part 1 – How to Hold Your Phone for a Sharper Photo

This video explains proper smartphone holding techniques to prevent camera shake and blurry photos. It outlines three progressive levels of stabilization: 1) Using both hands, not just one. 2) Using a timer after pressing the shutter to allow any vibration to settle. 3) Utilizing accessories like a tripod for complete stability, which is highly recommended.

Part 2 – How to Hold Your Phone for a Sharper Photo (Selfie Stick Tripod)

This video highly recommends using a selfie stick/tripod combo for smartphone photography. It provides major stability benefits over hand-holding. Key advantages include: acting as a handheld stabilizer, converting to a tripod for essential slow-shutter shots, and including a Bluetooth remote to fire the shutter without touching/tilting the phone. This accessory is praised as versatile, inexpensive, and fundamental for improving image sharpness and control.