Taking professional (camera phone) pictures

We all know that taking a picture on a camera phone will not come close to the quality you will get using a DSLR camera or even a point-and-shoot digital camera. I'm not saying that you should run around snapping photos on your phone, but you can get some nice pictures with a bit of work. My phone has a 8 megapixel camera , which is large enough to create detailed pictures that aren't tiny, but anything over 5 megapixels should be suitable.

Camera phones don't let you adjust any settings while taking pictures, making them harder to use in low light and in fast moving situations. Since they are just basic cameras, they are a no-frills way to capture the true essence of a moment. If you are beginning to learn photography, it might be beneficial to start using a very simple camera such as the one on your phone. It will let you learn how to properly frame a subject, compose the photo, and use the natural light.

You may notice that some of these photos are slightly grainy, and this is due to the low light levels of the picture. Camera phones are not optimal for high quality magazine photos, but can be excellent for documenting everyday activities that might be interesting. You can easily become a photo journalist by using your phone to capture provocative situations or beautiful scenery. While they may not be able to be used on the front cover of a newspaper, they can be an excellent addition to online articles, personal portfolios, or creative works of art. If you spend a couple minutes touching up the picture in Photoshop or GIMP, you can easily have a beautiful picture at a fraction of the cost of buying a quality digital camera.

Check out some of these photos that I took on my Droid Incredible 2. Might not be the best pictures in the world, but they certainly aren't the worst, especially since I didn't have to buy a special camera!