Whether you’re taking pictures with a DSLR or a smartphone, there are some basic rules you can follow to ensure you are taking awesome photos. With today’s modern smartphone, you have a camera that is capable of taking incredibly sharp pictures, but you need to understand how to find the right conditions (focus, lighting, contrast, etc.) to snap the perfect shot. Here are six tips to help you go from novice to know-how. Focus properly The perfect shot isn’t perfect if it’s not in focus. While most cameras auto-focus, you want to make sure the camera has a second to properly…

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