11 Tips To Get Amazing Summer Photos With Samsung Galaxy S20

Upgrade your photography game with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Series 5G and document sweet summer moments – including stunning selfies!

1. "Golden hour" is the best hour for photography.

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Lighting any photo is the key to a great image. So do what the pros do: Shoot during the "golden hour." It's basically the small window of time when the sun is coming up or going down. That's when the lighting is the most natural, soft, and even. Shooting anywhere in between these hours can leave your subjects with harsh bright spots and dark shadows.

2. Try focusing on one subject at a time.

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With photography, you're trying to tell a story. If there are too many objects in the frame competing for the same attention, what story is the viewer getting? So either focus on that tasty summer cocktail or on that beautiful mug of yours. The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has Samsung’s best selfie camera yet. With a 40-megapixel front camera, you’ll become the main attraction of your photo!

3. Easily upgrade your bland photo with the rule of thirds.

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Most devices will have grid lines in the viewfinder to help you with this. Just place your subject at the intersection of the grid lines to get the most visually appealing photo...and way more likes. In this example, the photo on the right uses the rule of thirds.

4. In poorly lit situations, the flash is not your friend.

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The flash on your camera, especially in poorly lit situations, can create some harsh lighting against your subject. Try using "Bright Night" mode on the Galaxy S20 Series 5G. It'll make your late-night photo and videos clearer because the function offers larger image sensors and AI. Low light or no light, you’ll get amazing photos, but make sure you keep it still!

Disclaimer: Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G image sensor is about 2.9x larger than Galaxy S10.

5. Don't be an over-filterer.

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Filters were pretty cool a few years ago, but we've evolved since then. Sure you can use those filters, but try adjusting the settings so they aren't as intense and vibrant as that photo you took in 2009. With Galaxy S20 Series 5G, your photos will have stunning colour quality and you can lead a #NoFilterLife.

6. Negative space is a positive.

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You don't always need to fill a frame with your subject. Leave some room and give your subject some space to breathe to create some uniquely beautiful shots. Pro tip: Dogs will also always help make photos look better. And, when you can’t decide between a photo or a video of your furry friend, don’t stress! The "Single Take" feature on Galaxy S20 Series 5G creates GIFs, videos, and images all at once with the tap of a button.

Disclaimer: The medium and amount of Single Take results may differ based on original capture.

7. Find an angle that's not so basic.

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Not every photo needs to be taken from mid-chest height. Try dropping down as low as you can to the ground or raising your arm higher for a great high-angled photo. Finding angles in photography is the key to an amazing shot.

8. Look for creative ways to use the weather to your advantage.

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If you're looking to get super artsy, Mother Nature can help you get a killer photo. Did it just rain? Get outside and use the rain puddles to create dynamic and reflective shots.

9. Play with your camera settings — don't just go automatic.

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A lot of cameras and mobile devices let you get pretty specific on adjusting how much light gets into the camera, so play with these settings (ISO, f-stop, and white balance) and teach yourself what they do. Now you can capture rich colours, deep shadows, and fine details. The true potential of your images lies within these settings.

Disclaimer: 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom and 100x Super Resolution Zoom only available on Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G. Galaxy S20 5G and Galaxy S20+ 5G have 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom and 30x Super Resolution Zoom. Super Resolution Zoom includes digital zoom, which may cause some image deterioration.

10. Shoot, shoot, and shoot some more!

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The only way to get better at taking photos is to just shoot all the time! See anything interesting? Whip out your phone and start snapping. With so much internal space on devices these days, you really have no excuses. Get snapping.

11. Have fun!

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Don't take it too seriously... We're just taking photos here. It takes almost 10,000 hours to learn a new skill, and just by reading this article you've shaved at least two minutes off. Good work!

Take incredible photos on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Series 5G! Buy it online or at all major carrier and retail partners across Canada.