Some things (many things) are just more beautiful in real life than they are on social media.
Fireworks and your new boyfriend might initially come to mind, but today, were talking about sunsets.
Dont zoom, because picture quality is not-so-good then.
One cool advantage phones actually have over regular cameras is the ability to edit on the go.
Play around with saturation and depth to really make your sunset masterpiece pop.
Editing apps have tools to remove it.
Also be sure to shoot in your phones highest definition mode.
Dont make the sunset the subject
If youre on the lake, get boats in the foreground.
If youre at a game, get the players in the photo.
Try flowers, a deserted playground, a friendwhatever!
A plain sunset photo is cool, but the sky shouldnt always be your focus.
Getting a little action or an interesting item in there is a good move.
Lines are good, too.
To create a silhouette effect, check that the subject is directly between you and the light source.
Experiment with timing to find what works best for you.
Hirvonen said, Take the picture as late as possible, when the sun has almost gone down.
Toomuch brightness will cause flare and blow out the contrast (weve all been there, done that).
Get creative with this beauty!
Allow the sunset to inspire you.
Simplyseeinga sunset is not enough to justify a picture all of the time.
I know you think it is!
But before you dive in snapping away, ask yourself, What would kick this up a notch?
Look around for a puddle or body of water.
make a run at get a photo of the sunset between two buildings or otherwise plan out your location.
A little extra effort will go a long way here and make the picture truly memorable.
Hold your phone steady and use the mode to capture more depth and detail.
Enjoy the sunset and let the picture-taking be secondary to living in the moment.
