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Over-the-shoulder — add storytelling and connection to your shots
Over-the-shoulder shots place the viewer in the scene — not just looking at it. They create depth, suggest story, and pull the audience closer. Learn how to use this cinematic technique for more immersive smartphone photos.
Unique perspective — go low for high impact
Shooting from ground level changes how your subject interacts with space and light. It adds drama, surprise, and storytelling potential — especially in scenes that feel ordinary at eye level. Here’s how to use this perspective for stronger smartphone shots.
Unique perspective — look up and transform the ordinary
Changing your perspective changes your photo. By simply looking up, you reveal patterns, scale, and visual drama that most people never notice. This easy shift in viewpoint creates smartphone photos that stand out — even in familiar places.
How lens compression brings the background closer
Lens compression makes background elements appear closer to your subject, changing how space and depth feel in your photos. It’s a subtle but powerful technique that can help you create cleaner, more dramatic, and more professional-looking images — even on your phone.
Mastering perspective distortion in smartphone photography
Perspective distortion makes close objects look oversized and distant ones look tiny. It’s geometry in action—and it can make or break your photos. Discover how to manage it with positioning, angles, and simple smartphone techniques.
Why does your subject look distorted in smartphone photos
Ever taken a photo where someone’s face looks oddly stretched or a building curves in a strange way? That’s lens distortion — one of the most common quirks in smartphone photography. Learn what causes it, how to avoid it, and when it can make your photos more creative.
Scale - how size relationships tell visual stories
A tiny figure in a vast landscape. A giant shoe beside a kitten. Scale helps communicate size, power, and perspective in your images. This post shows you how to use it for impact, storytelling, and surprise.
Change Viewpoint & Perspective to Instantly Improve Your Photos
Discover how to use viewpoint and perspective to create dynamic smartphone photos. Learn how changing your angle can enhance composition and tell a stronger visual story.