Five apps to get more professional photos

Does your mobile device not have an exceptional camera? Do you like photography but can not afford a professional camera? If you are an amateur photographer and have your mobile phone as your only tool, in TreceBits we recommend five applications to get the most out of your device's camera and obtain incredible results.

Selecting the right lens aperture will give the images more professionalism

- Obscura 2:  This is a paid app for iOS that is worth its weight in gold (5.99 euros). Developed by Ben McCarthy, son of a photographer, it is the camera enhancement tool best valued and used today. In addition to improving photography allows you to use the device with just one finger, with ergonomics and professionalism.

- Google Camera: At zero cost, Google offers a simple, useful and fast app. Launched for Android, it allows you to record in slow motion, focus on certain planes once recorded and capture in HDR +.

- ProCamera: Capturing in RAW format is possible even if your device does not include it. ProCamera also adds an editing format to be able to retouch the photos to your liking. It is available in the iOS store for 6.99 euros.

- DPTH: the bokeh or depth effect is why the following application stands out. It allows performing selective blurring once the image is recorded and has Artificial Intelligence to predict the depth of the capture. Available for free on iOS and Android.

- Open Camera: if your mobile phone has limited functions with respect to the camera, this is your application. Image stabilizer, manual control and even change of appearance for lefties. A very useful application on Android devices.

Tips to optimize the use of your camera

Before entering the world of photography it is necessary to know the tools that are available. Learning and squeezing the hardware available to the user is essential to make the most of the experience.

In this sense, the resolution, the size of the sensor, the pixels or the opening of the lens are details that can make a difference when choosing a device. Also, you have to use your imagination.

For example, when capturing images with low-end cameras it is recommended to clean the lens, take advantage of natural light, take care of contrasts or play with symmetry.

On the other hand, the reflections in the water or looking for a different perspective can help a lot to make your picture look with different eyes. Remember that not everything should be centered, that the rule of thirds is fundamental and that spontaneity is your best ally. And if you want to take pictures in low light, do not miss these tips .

The best of all these applications is that they allow amateur photographers to create polished and eye-catching photographs. But before you start publishing your creations on your social accounts or adding them to your emails, think about the personality of your brand. Color Splash, for example, can result in a magnificent image, but you will have to decide if that image is a good option for your brand. To find the right application or combination of applications for your company, take some time to experiment with the tools and ask friends, family and business partners what they think of your photos.