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Take Professional Photos on Your Phone

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90 minutes
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After 90 min: A portfolio of 10 polished smartphone photos ready for social media or printing

What you need

smartphonephone tripodnatural lighting

The 90-Minute Plan

Compose0–15 min

Learn rule of thirds and frame your subject using gridlines on your camera

Light15–35 min

Use golden hour light and position yourself to avoid harsh shadows

Focus35–55 min

Master tap-to-focus and exposure adjustment on your device

Shoot55–75 min

Capture multiple angles and variations of your subject

Edit75–90 min

Use phone editing apps to enhance contrast, saturation, and sharpness

Pro Tip

Shoot during golden hour (sunrise/sunset) for naturally flattering lighting on any subject

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