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A National Geographic photographer said getting closer is key to taking better pictures on your phone. I tried this on a cruise and it completely transformed my photos.
A National Geographic photographer said getting closer is key to taking better pictures on your phone. I tried this on a cruise and it completely transformed my photos.
Joey HaddenAug 18, 2023, 02:31 IST
To get a stand-out shot of Ibiza from a cruise ship, Insider's reporter used a National Geographic photographer's tip.Joey Hadden/Insider
National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yüyan gave me tips for taking better photos on my phone.
He recommended getting closer to my subjects to create more intimate photos that stand out.
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I'm pretty good with a camera. But my phone is another story.
The author takes a photo on a cruise in 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider
A few months ago, I reached out to National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yüyan to get some tips for taking better pictures on my phone. One stuck out to me — get closer.
The author photographs a tree outside of Venice, Italy, in 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider
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On a recent cruise when I was trying to get an image of the coast of Ibiza from the top deck, I remembered Yüyan's advice and squeezed my phone lens into a nearby telescope.
The author views Ibiza from the top deck of a cruise ship in 2023.Joey Hadden/Insider
It wasn't easy at first. I took a few images that felt like fails to me as I adjusted the angle to frame my shot.
The author's first attempts at shooting through the telescope.Joey Hadden/Insider
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But eventually, I ended up with two photos I was happy with.
The author's favorite shots of Ibiza through the telescope.Joey Hadden/Insider
On my next cruise, I'll put my phone lens in the telescope at every port stop.
On your next cruise, try shooting through a telescope.Joey Hadden/Insider