10 Hot Tips to Fix Your Bad Photos | Sorcim Knowledgebase

Fixing your unflattering photos is always a nightmare. Most people do not even know where to start. Since people have become increasingly dependent on smartphones for capturing the perfect moment, getting flawless photos each time has also become an uphill task.

With every problem comes a digital solution. Here are some hot tips that will help you fix your bad photos instantly.

Adjust Photo Composition

The composition is the first thing you need to adjust. Simply put, the composition defines the position of different elements in a frame. To adjust the composition, simply break the frame into roughly nine equal sizes. Then, try to align the subject along these intersections and lines, while the main image is divided over the nine boxes. This helps create a more visually interesting shot.

Adjust Exposure Compensation

The next tip that will help you fix your bad photos is adjusting the exposure compensation. In simple words, adjusting the exposure of a photo means adjusting how light or dark the photo appears. Adjusting the exposure compensation is relatively easy as modern cameras have different settings and modes to adjust the exposure.

As soon as you turn on the camera, it automatically tries to adjust the exposure but if there are certain objects in the frame such as snow, you will need to make adjustments afterward.

Select the Right Mode

This is one of the biggest contributors to bad photos. Considering that modern cameras have too many features and functions, it is very easy for a user to end up selecting the wrong mode. You may not learn everything on the first day of using your digital camera but with time and experience your choice of selecting the right mode – depending on certain factors such as the time of the day and the natural setting – will improve.

Consider the Lighting

This is a basic tip every person should be aware of as it makes a lot of difference. While capturing photos, think about the light and where it is coming from. For instance, if you are shooting outdoors, do not make a person stand with the sun at their back.

Similarly, you will need to turn on the flash to fill the dark areas in the photo. The flash might not turn on it by itself as the camera will think that flash is not needed. However, flash is sometimes needed even when the day is bright.

Utilize the Flash the Right Way

You must have observed people moving the camera too close to the subject while using flash in the hopes that they will get a better picture. But that is not the case. A camera should be placed at a particular distance from the subject where it can not only focus on it but also adjust the power of the flash.

Some cameras do allow you to adjust the flash brightness, whereas others do not. So, in that case, you will need to experiment by moving back so that the flash does not bounce off the subject.

Add a Flash Diffuser

If lowering the flash power is not an option on your camera, you can opt for a flash diffuser. It helps spread the light out. People tend to use homemade diffusers such as taping wax paper over the flash to soften it. You can also use a film canister but you will need to adjust its size.

And if nothing else works, simply consult an expert and opt for a professional diffuser that might cost you some money but will give you professional results.

Keep An Eye On the White Balance

Adjusting the white balance makes a lot of difference to the picture. While shooting under multiple lights, your camera will try to identify the source and the color of the lights so that it can produce a well-balanced photo. However, if the camera is having a hard time, it will come up with a photo that will need adjustment later on.

Depending on the make and model of your camera, it might have a dedicated White Balance or ‘WB’ button for adjustment.

Use a Tripod

Sometimes all you need is a bit of extra time to produce perfect photos. There is a reason you see people investing in tripods as they allow you to adjust the framing and self-timer. However, you will need to hunt for the perfect one since there is a huge variety out there.

We will suggest consulting an expert and opting for a well-built tripod so that it does not shake or produce blurry photos.

Be Selective

Smartphones and digital cameras are loaded with storage space nowadays. Users tend to capture hundreds of photos and upload them all at once on social media platforms. Instead of doing that, you should be selective. Take your time and pick photos that require the least corrections and adjustments and then upload them. It is always a good idea to cherry-pick only the best shots from your camera to post on social media.

Stay Away From Duplicates

Almost every personal computer out there is cluttered with duplicate photos and videos. Even though all these may look the same, the quality may differ when uploading. That said, experts always recommend choosing and uploading original files instead of duplicates.

If you have thousands of duplicate photos and videos, you can also use software like Pictureecho. It is an easy-to-use program designed specifically to deal with duplicates. All you need to do is add a folder/drive and click ‘Start Search’ for the program to look for duplicates. Once the duplicates have been identified, Picture Echo will present them in a list form along with the types, sizes, and date etc.

You can either select the images manually or automatically. Then, click ‘Select Duplicates’ or ‘Select Action’ to either retain or move or delete.

Conclusion

With a variety of camera features and image-processing software available, fixing your bad photos should not be a problem. Simply keep the above-mentioned tips in mind, as you consider the lighting and composition of your photo, to get perfect pictures each time.