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 Ahhh selfies! We all take them and share them. Maybe you’ve mastered the art of taking selfies? Maybe you’re still struggling to get your perfect pose? Here’s a nifty trick for iPhone users. Some people absolutely love using Siri on their phones, while others can’t stand it. But this little trick can come in handy. Open Siri on your phone and say “Siri, take a selfie”. The app will then open your camera with the front-facing lens, ready for your selfie. Siri won’t actually take the photo, you still need to press the shutter. Also, you can tell Siri to...

Do you know this about your phone? We love our smartphones and we all love to take photos with them. Phones have certainly come a long way and we can now get really creative and produce some pretty awesome photos with them. Do you use the shutter button at the bottom of your camera? Most probably you do, like most of us, and that’s fine. Did you know that there are other ways to take photos? You can snap that shot with the VOLUME UP button on your phone. This can sometimes come in handy when you can’t use both...

Want to get great shots of your kids? Photographing kids can be sometimes challenging. They can decide to be uncooperative, they may lose interest, and basically leave you frustrated because you didn’t get any good photos. Don’t despair, keep a few tips in mind when deciding to photograph kids and everyone will be happy. Get down to their level for a better angle and also to make yourself look less intimidating. Amuse them with props...toys, toys, toys! Photograph them in their environment to get natural-looking photos. Shoot in natural light to keep them comfortable. Extra tip: Place your camera on...

Do you wish you had more followers on Instagram? Are you one of the over 100 million active Instagram users worldwide? Instagram has grown to be the #1 platform to share your photography. Would you like to reach a broader audience? Here are a few simple tips you can start doing today to grow your Instagram followers. Search for accounts with similar interests and follow them. Like their posts and watch their stories. Comment on some posts and interact with them. Post stories and photos regularly. Follow us on Instagram  Join our Facebook group Shoot Like a Pro With Your...

Do you know how to improve your phone’s battery life? There’s nothing worse than running low on battery life with no charging options around. We know; been there, done that. Very frustrating! Did you know that there are ways to keep your battery strong and last all day? Of course, the older your phone, the faster it drains.  But there are a few daily tips that you can do to keep your battery going longer.  Turn off Cellular Network if you are not making calls. Turn on smart battery saving features.  Android: Power Saving Mode  iOS: Low Power Mode. Limit...