5 ways to take better photos with your cell phone
iPhone Photography – Let’s Get More Advanced. In a previous blog article, we talked about the basics of shooting a great photo with your iPhone. Today, let’s experiment with some more fun modes the iPhone offers.
- Time It Right. Have you ever tried the self-timer on your iPhone? You might think it’s only for those group selfies (well, yes sometimes) but it actually has many useful functions. For one, it can help you capture any shot when you’re by yourself. Set your iPhone up for your desired shot, pick the number of seconds you need, and go for it! Play around with some action shots! Using the timer function also gives the camera the ability to take the photo without being touched – therefor avoiding any opportunity of blur or shakiness in the picture.
- (Portrait) Picture Perfect. Our iPhones come with a variety of different modes. One of our favorites is the portrait mode, obviously not perfect for true portrait photography but you can still get some nice photos. The mode automatically focus’ in on your main subject while simultaneously blurring out the background for you. You’ll notice the photo will look much more zoomed in than normal, forcing you to move back a little bit farther than you expected, but what you’re going to be able to capture. We find it’s the perfect function for candid photography as well!
- Burst! While we’re on the topic of the different modes, of course we have to talk about the iPhones burst feature. This mode continuously takes ten photos each second. Particularly helpful when taking photos with movement, this feature allows you to capture precise movement. We know from experience trying to capture exactly the right moment gets stressful, but not anymore! All you need to do in order to activate burst mode is to hold down the shutter button.
- Time-Lapse. One of our favorites is the time lapse, because it’s just purely an awesome feature. One of the modes at the bottom of the camera app, simply open it, set your camera where you want it and let it run. Time-lapse is a style where the pictures are taken at a much slower frequency. You are then given the option to “play it back” at a normal speed – making the video look as if time were moving quickly.
- Take it Live! Have you ever tried using the camera in live photo mode? It looks and feels as if you are simply capturing one moment, in reality the camera is recording not only the shot but the 1.5 seconds before the shot. It is capturing both the video and the audio. This is perfect as you can chooes the frame you want for the perfect shot.
iPhotography: Let’s Get Candid
Have you ever tried taking a Portrait shot on your iPhone? Headshots and business shots are incredible tools. But sometimes for a simple facebook post or family shot it would be nice to be able to take the best photo possible with cell phone..
Find Aesthetic. In today’s world, almost everywhere you go will provide an artsy background for the perfect candid portrait shot. Whether it’s a restaurant, a cute street, or even that cozy nook of your favorite coffee shop, our guess – it’ll make a great backdrop. The point of your candid is to capture a true moment in your life. Unlike a professional headshot, don’t spend time scouting the perfect background – make wherever you are work!
Change the Perspective. When I say this, I don’t mean overwhelm your subject with a million shots. Getting a good candid is all about showing the best of your subject. Of course matching the quality of a professional photoshoot is not the goal or even possible with a cell phone. That perfect look and expression comes from having a professional expression coach during a professional headshot photoshoot. But you usually don’t have a professional photographer with you 24/7 or when you take the kids to Kennywood. Candid’s are a great place to show different perspectives. Rather than having your subject straight in front of the camera as you might usually do, experiment with different angles. The photo you capture should show perspective – either theirs on the world, or how the world views them.
Get Comfortable. Being the subject in a photo can be hard! Particularly if you’re not used to it. Candid’s are a great way to help a subject get not only comfortably but confident. Oftentimes photographers will start a shoot – particularly a more serious business shoot – with some candids to help loosen up a bit. Your job behind the Iphone is to not miss any of those beautiful impromptu moments.
Make It a Portrait. We found that using the portrait mode on your iPhone gets a great candid. It has a beautiful dramatic feature where it blurs out the background. This mode will also force you to back up a little bit, because of how intensely it focuses up close. Backing up for the photo will not only make you think a little extra about your composition, but it will also put some distance between you and your subject. This may just help your family member or friends feel more natural and comfortable.
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Brandon Uram⠀ Business Attorney at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.⠀ ⠀ Mr. Uram is a member of the firm’s Corporate, Real Estate, Construction, Energy and Natural Resources, and Litigation Services Groups. Mr. Uram is a business attorney who is a fierce, professional advocate for his clients. Through creativity, thoroughness, and expertise, Mr. Uram is able to craft solutions to his clients’ most complex and important legal issues. Based on his professional achievements and peer recognition, Mr. Uram has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Magazine as a 2019 Pennsylvania Rising Star, a distinction given to fewer than 2.5% of all Pennsylvania attorneys.
Tao Han⠀ Distinguished Professor of High Energy Physics at University of Pittsburgh⠀ ⠀ My research field is in elementary particle physics theory, focusing on high-energy collider physics and in connection to astro-particle physics and cosmology. I formulate theoretical models of elementary particles and their interactions, and develop strategies to test the theory by experiments and observations. This research direction, bridging the abstract theory and experimental observation, is the field of Phenomenology.
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Tao Han⠀ Distinguished Professor of High Energy Physics at University of Pittsburgh⠀ ⠀ My research field is in elementary particle physics theory, focusing on high-energy collider physics and in connection to astro-particle physics and cosmology. I formulate theoretical models of elementary particles and their interactions, and develop strategies to test the theory by experiments and observations. This research direction, bridging the abstract theory and experimental observation, is the field of Phenomenology.
Jackie Woodward is a new associate in the Energy and Natural Resources Group at Babst Calland. Her practice focuses primarily on counseling various energy, oil, gas, and mineral-related clients on transactional matters, including title examination, title curative, and oil and gas title opinions.⠀ ⠀ Ms. Woodward received her J.D. magna cum laude from Duquesne University School of Law in 2019. She served as a Teaching Assistant for Duquesne’s Legal Research and Writing program during both her 2L and 3L years. She was also an Executive Student Articles Editor for the Duquesne Law Review Volume 57.⠀ ⠀ Prior to attending law school, Ms. Woodward worked as a Resident Director at Covenant College. During law school, she was employed as a Law Clerk at the Library of Congress in the Office of the General Counsel in addition to serving as a Legal Intern at a large Pennsylvania Corporation in its Employment and Business Transactions Groups. She is currently a member of the American and Federal Bar Associations.
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Jackie Woodward is a new associate in the Energy and Natural Resources Group at Babst Calland. Her practice focuses primarily on counseling various energy, oil, gas, and mineral-related clients on transactional matters, including title examination, title curative, and oil and gas title opinions.⠀ ⠀ Ms. Woodward received her J.D. magna cum laude from Duquesne University School of Law in 2019. She served as a Teaching Assistant for Duquesne’s Legal Research and Writing program during both her 2L and 3L years. She was also an Executive Student Articles Editor for the Duquesne Law Review Volume 57.⠀ ⠀ Prior to attending law school, Ms. Woodward worked as a Resident Director at Covenant College. During law school, she was employed as a Law Clerk at the Library of Congress in the Office of the General Counsel in addition to serving as a Legal Intern at a large Pennsylvania Corporation in its Employment and Business Transactions Groups. She is currently a member of the American and Federal Bar Associations.
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Ann Mary Bender⠀ Strategic Human Capital Management Professional at Schneider Downs⠀ ⠀ As a leader in the Human Capital Management group at Schneider Downs, Ann Mary provides best in class Health and Welfare programs for the firm as well as process improvement, and best practice initiatives. Her areas of expertise include Human Capital Planning, Strategy Alignment, Benefits and Compensation, Leadership Development and Process Improvement. Ann Mary is a graduate from Robert Morris University earning both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree.⠀ ⠀ https://buff.ly/2oaVnsK
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Matt Haluska⠀ Director of Strategic Initiatives at NextLink Labs⠀ ⠀ Matt has over 9 years of Sales / Relationship Management experience with a focus on new business development and maintaining existing client satisfaction! In early 2019, Matt joined the team at NextLink Labs to help develop digital transformation solutions for small- and medium-sized companies to optimize business outcomes and meet the demands of an ever-increasing digital marketplace.⠀ ⠀ Before joining NextLink Labs, Matt spent 8+ years in the Healthcare Staffing & Recruiting industry with Medix, Inc. Matt Obtained his BA in Communications from Penn State University.⠀ ⠀ Matt resides in Carnegie, PA. In his free time, he enjoys working out, playing golf and cheering on the Steelers / Penguins / Pirates / Penn State Nittany Lions! ⠀ ⠀ NextLink Labs⠀ 2545 Railroad Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222⠀ Mobile: 610.698.9170⠀ matt@nextlinklabs.com
Let’s post another happy yellow! Even though Dan looks so serious. Especially because we may be getting our first snow today!
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Let’s post another happy yellow! Even though Dan looks so serious. Especially because we may be getting our first snow today!
Marguerite Goglia⠀ Labor and Employment Staff Attorney at Reed Smith⠀ ⠀ Marguerite is currently a Staff Attorney with Reed Smith, LLP in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She provides support to the firm’s clients in the labor and employment practice group. As an experienced litigator and a passionate advocate for her clients, Marguerite brings a wealth of experience to bear in her practice, which includes counseling companies regarding compliance with both state and federal laws and regulations; representing and advising clients during EEOC, DOL and other federal and state agency investigations; defending in both state and federal court against actions involving employment discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims; and prosecuting non-competition claims. She is particularly knowledgeable regarding issues involving the ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, and restrictive covenants.
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Marguerite Goglia⠀ Labor and Employment Staff Attorney at Reed Smith⠀ ⠀ Marguerite is currently a Staff Attorney with Reed Smith, LLP in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She provides support to the firm’s clients in the labor and employment practice group. As an experienced litigator and a passionate advocate for her clients, Marguerite brings a wealth of experience to bear in her practice, which includes counseling companies regarding compliance with both state and federal laws and regulations; representing and advising clients during EEOC, DOL and other federal and state agency investigations; defending in both state and federal court against actions involving employment discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims; and prosecuting non-competition claims. She is particularly knowledgeable regarding issues involving the ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, and restrictive covenants.
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Paul Bowman Root IV⠀ Senior Associate at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.
Doing a sponsorship event for Marketing Pittsburgh. Going with yellow for a fun fall change!
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Doing a sponsorship event for Marketing Pittsburgh. Going with yellow for a fun fall change!
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From our quick trip to Missouri... first time to St.Louis on the way back.
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Ted Hages recently joined Reed Smith LLP as a New Associate. Before joining the firm, he earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, graduating first in his class. He was a member of the Law Review, serving as the Senior Articles Editor and Chair of the 2019 Symposium: The Net without Neutrality. Ted also interned for the Honorable Joy Flowers Conti of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the Honorable D. Michael Fisher of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He will be clerking for Judge Fisher during the 2020-2021 term.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghattorney #pittsburghlawfirm
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Gary Philip Nelson⠀ Attorney at Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.⠀ ⠀ Over four decades Gary has built a career marked by professional achievement, participating in complex reorganization cases, merger and acquisition transactions, loan originations and workouts, commercial litigation, and other sophisticated corporate and commercial transactions. ⠀ ⠀ During this time, he has been:⠀ • Recognized as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” (White-Woodward).⠀ • Recognized as a “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer” (Law & Politics), Overall and Corporate Counsel editions.⠀ • Recognized to be among “The Top 50 – Pittsburgh,” one of the 50 lawyers receiving the highest point total cast for Pittsburgh lawyers.⠀ • A Chair of the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Allegheny County Bar Association. ⠀ • Awarded, in 1998, the President’s Award, given to the Committee best serving the needs of the Allegheny County Bar Association during that year.⠀ • A Chair of the Bankruptcy Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.⠀ • A Member of a Hearing Committee of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, including serving as its chair.⠀ ⠀ Gary’s public service includes serving his legal community, as a member of his synagogue’s board, and as a member of the board of his neighborhood’s community organization, Lawrenceville United.
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Jeff Hutchens⠀ Experienced Senior IT Leader - Currently Seeking New Opportunities⠀ ⠀ A senior technology leader with 25 years experience in Energy, Technology, Government and Manufacturing. I am a former US Army officer with a proven track record in multiple areas including long-term vision development and multi-year program execution. Comfortable in tailoring conversations to all all levels from CEO to individual contributors. Demonstrated ability in supported systems and delivering complex multi-year projects over geographically dispersed companies.⠀ ⠀ I am experienced in all areas of IT with special focus on acquisitions and divestitures, project and portfolio management and enterprise software implementations. I have a passion for leading and developing large teams to deploy technology and processes to meet the goals of the organization.⠀ ⠀ Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and volunteering as a youth wresting coach and Boy Scout leader.
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Jeff Hutchens⠀ Experienced Senior IT Leader - Currently Seeking New Opportunities⠀ ⠀ A senior technology leader with 25 years experience in Energy, Technology, Government and Manufacturing. I am a former US Army officer with a proven track record in multiple areas including long-term vision development and multi-year program execution. Comfortable in tailoring conversations to all all levels from CEO to individual contributors. Demonstrated ability in supported systems and delivering complex multi-year projects over geographically dispersed companies.⠀ ⠀ I am experienced in all areas of IT with special focus on acquisitions and divestitures, project and portfolio management and enterprise software implementations. I have a passion for leading and developing large teams to deploy technology and processes to meet the goals of the organization.⠀ ⠀ Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and volunteering as a youth wresting coach and Boy Scout leader.
Lauren Winans is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Next Level Benefits, LLC. With over 15 years of human resources and employee benefits experience at global, multi-generational, geographically dispersed organizations, Lauren possesses a deep expertise of employee benefits best practices and what resonates with employees. Lauren has responsibly managed all aspects of health, welfare, absence management, and retirement at General Nutrition Centers, American Eagle Outfitters, and CONSOL Energy. While working for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lauren acquired an extensive knowledge of the health insurance industry. Throughout her career, Lauren has enhanced existing plans, streamlined plan design to decrease expense, and created new benefits programs, both domestically and abroad. She is available for consulting, contracting, and freelancing.
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Lauren Winans is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Next Level Benefits, LLC. With over 15 years of human resources and employee benefits experience at global, multi-generational, geographically dispersed organizations, Lauren possesses a deep expertise of employee benefits best practices and what resonates with employees. Lauren has responsibly managed all aspects of health, welfare, absence management, and retirement at General Nutrition Centers, American Eagle Outfitters, and CONSOL Energy. While working for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lauren acquired an extensive knowledge of the health insurance industry. Throughout her career, Lauren has enhanced existing plans, streamlined plan design to decrease expense, and created new benefits programs, both domestically and abroad. She is available for consulting, contracting, and freelancing.