Photography Tip # 97: Things To Do with Your Cell Phone Photos

So you're out in the park with the little one, and out of nowhere he takes his first steps! Ten years ago you would have to just relay the story to friends and family. Now you can whip out your camera phone and take a quick snap to preserve the moment! But now what?

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Printing photos taken from your cell phone depends on the quality of the camera on your phone. Some of the new phones have 1+ MegaPixel cameras which can typically make a 4" x 6" prints. The older style phones have lower resolution cameras which generally are unable to make even a 4x6" print.

TIPS

Although most camera phones take average quality photos, there are a few things you can do to improve camera phone photos.
1. Make sure there is plenty of light, if not use the low light or night setting if you have one.
2. Be steady! Set the phone down if you need to, this will increase sharpness.

3. Use the highest quality settings on your cell phone. Most phones have multiple quality settings so be sure to check what yours is set to.
4. Get close to your subject. Most phones don't have a zoom, so the closer you are, the sharper the image.
5. Edit and enchance. Have fun with your photos from your cell phone. Use our online site or your favorite photo editing tool to enhance the photos or turn them into cards, collages, etc.