Spring is here, it’s time to step up your photo and video game April 2nd, 2014 / Comments: 0 After the coldest winter there ever was (possible exaggeration) it’s safe to say we are all ready for spring. Spring can also mean a full roster of sports for the kids and all kinds of other outdoor activities. Shooting in direct sunlight outside can be tricky, so check out some of our favorite tips for catching your best springtime photos and videos yet. Pick the right device If you have to shoot from a distance don’t you dare leave the digital camera at home; your smartphone zoom just can’t compare. If you are in close proximity and your subject isn’t moving, most advanced smartphone cameras will be comparable so feel free to shoot and share right from your phone. Know where the sun is This one probably seems pretty obvious but if you are planning on recording or photographing an extra special game, think about where the sun will be when the game is being played. Generally, you want the sun behind you to avoid shadows. If you end up with the sun behind your subject, focus on the light source instead and capture silhouette shots, this works best with a digital camera! Keep it steady A steady hand is pretty tricky to keep while you are cheering at a game or moving at all. Consider using a tripod or a monopod. No need for a huge setup, portable tripods are pretty affordable and can make all the difference (you can even get tripods for your smartphone!) Use the shade Even cell phone cameras can be manipulated to take better photos simply. By using your hand or a card to shade the lens you will see a huge improvement in the lighting on your subject. This can be especially helpful when you can’t help but shoot into direct sunlight. It’s a numbers game With today’s digital storage, there is no reason to take just one photo or video. Great group shots can be especially tricky to capture so just keep clicking! There will always be the notoriously bad smile-r in the family so keep clicking and tell your best jokes. You can easily review all the shots later with Pixorial and choose the perfect shot. With the temperatures finally creeping up over 60 and the sun shining, the time has never been better to capture photos and videos. Once you’ve captured don’t forget to upload to Pixorial for the easiest of sharing.Sign in here or sign up for your free account here Also check out Pixorial for Android or iOS for on the go uploads and viewing that is just about as easy as it gets!
