1. Use JPEG Format
Your iPhone loves .HEIC, but .JPEG is the universal language. Go to Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible. Now, you’re speaking everyone’s language.
2. Background Check (Hide the Clutter)
No one cares about your messy room. Keep it simple—neutral backgrounds make your art pop. Or blur out the chaos with Portrait Mode for a clean, gallery-worthy look.
3. Find Good Light (Hint: It’s Near a Window)
Natural light is free and fantastic. Snap your shots by a window when it’s cloudy for that perfect soft glow. No sunlight? No problem—move to step 4.
4. Fake It With Lamps
Grab a cheap worklamp, angle it 45 degrees above your art, and voilà—instant studio lighting. Feeling fancy? Use two lights for even coverage and diffuse them with a sheet. You’re practically a pro now.
5. Focus Like a Pro
Tap your screen where your art is, hold it until the yellow square appears. Now your phone knows what’s important (finally).
6. Brightness Control (Master the Sundial)
Slide your finger next to the yellow square to adjust brightness—it’s like wizardry for lighting. Android peeps, use the plus/minus icon.
7. Steady Hands Win the Game
Phones are light, but shaky hands aren’t cute. Hold steady like a ninja or use a tripod if you’re feeling extra.
8. Edit Like a Wizard
Apps like Photoshop and VSCO will make your photos pop. Adjust contrast, lighting, and color—but don’t go too wild. Less is more.