16. Image sizes recommended for social media platforms
Make sure your photo meets the technical requirements of any social media platform.
If your photo files are not the correct size or aspect ratio, most social media platforms will crop and resize them. You can make your photos look better by making the necessary adjustments rather than relying on the algorithm.
Check out our guide on social media image size to find out the requirements for each network.
You can use an application like Hootsuite Photo Editor if you don’t wish to memorize the technical requirements. The app has presets for every platform, so you can get it right each time.
17. You can use iPhone apps to create professional-quality photo touch-ups
iPhone photography trends for social media favor a less-edited look. This doesn’t mean that photo editing is no longer relevant.
Apps such as TouchRetouch will remove dirt and blemishes from your photographs.
Afterlight as well as Adobe Lightroom both offer tools for adjusting the lighting to create that perfect ambience.
The death of the filter has been exaggerated. Filters in apps like VSCO can do anything from subtle enhancements to stylized saturation.
18. Take iPhone photos with accessories
Tripods, lenses and lights are the most useful accessories for iPhone photography.
From small, pocket-sized tripods to large models that stand upright, there are many different types of tripods. They keep your camera more steady than your hands, regardless of their size. This is especially important when taking photos at night or in low light conditions with your iPhone.
A lens for your iPhone can enhance its functionality. Some lenses offer optical zoom. This feature is more flexible than digital zoom. Some lenses are designed for close-up photography or for distant photography.
You can control the lighting of your photos more easily with a portable light source. This also eliminates the harsh flash lighting.
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