Beginner's Guide Section

7-Day Quick Start Guide

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Day 1: Getting to Know Your Phone Camera

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding basic functions and settings of phone camera
  • Mastering correct holding posture for photography

Practical Tasks:

  • Take 10 photos of the same object from different angles
  • Try different shooting modes (auto, portrait, night)
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Day 2: The Magic of Light

Learning Objectives:

 Understanding the important impact of light on photo quality
Learning to find and utilize natural light

Practical Tasks:

Photograph the same scene at different times (morning, noon, evening)
Compare indoor and outdoor lighting differences

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Day 3: Composition Basics

Learning Objectives:

  • Master the rule of thirds composition principle
  • Understanding concepts of symmetry and balanc

Practical Tasks:

  • Take 10 rule of thirds photos using grid lines
  • Try symmetrical composition for architecture or landscapes
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Day 4: Portrait Photography Basics

Learning Objectives:

Learning basic portrait photography techniques
Mastering simple pose guidance

Practical Tasks:

Take 5 portrait photos of friends or family from different angles
Practice using portrait mode (if phone supports)

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Day 5: Landscape and Still Life

Learning Objectives:

  • Master basic landscape photography techniques
  • Learning methods for still life arrangement

Practical Tasks:

  • Photograph a series of themed still life photos (food, flowers)
  • Find interesting landscapes for shooting practice
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Day 6: First Experience with Post-Processing

Learning Objectives:

Understanding basic post-processing concepts
Learning to use built-in phone editing features

Practical Tasks:

Make simple adjustments to photos taken in previous days
Try different filter effects

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Day 7: Work Organization and Sharing

Learning Objectives:

  • Learning to organize and select photos
  • Understanding photo sharing techniques

Practical Tasks:

  • Select 10 most satisfying photos from the week's shooting
  • Create a simple photo collection

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my photos always blurry?
Main causes of blurry photos include:
  • Unsteady hands, recommend using both hands and staying stable
  • Insufficient light causing slow shutter speed
  • Inaccurate focus, ensure to tap screen to focus before shooting
  • Dirty lens, regularly clean phone lens
How to take good photos in backlit conditions?
Backlit shooting techniques:
  • Use HDR mode to balance exposure
  • Manually adjust exposure compensation
  • Find side lighting angles to avoid direct backlighting
  • Use backlighting to create silhouette effects
How often should I practice photography?
Recommended practice frequency:
  • Beginners: 15-30 minutes daily
  • Those with basics: 3-4 times per week, 30-60 minutes each
  • Focus on consistency rather than single session duration
How to quickly improve photography skills?
Quick improvement suggestions:
  • Shoot and analyze your photos daily
  • Learn to imitate composition and lighting of excellent works
  • Participate in photography community exchanges and discussions
  • Regularly review and summarize learning insights