Photo by @chananote
Captured with the Galaxy Note8
From Hong Kong to Lollapalooza, the neon light trend is burning bright and there’s no sign of it fading away soon. Neon lights are not only eye-catching art but can also be a compelling way to flaunt your travel shots or electrify your next headshot. Here are our top tips to shoot neon photography.
Photo by @maryanne.braine
Captured with the Galaxy S9+
Get your glow on
Whether you want more attention on Tinder or LinkedIn, a neon glow headshot will do the trick. Position yourself so the light from the sign is either directly beside you or behind you, depending on how much light you want to capture. While most pro cams require a lot of fussing with aperture and shutter speed to correctly capture low light, the Samsung Galaxy S9+’s dual aperture will automatically adjust. All you have to do is point and shoot.
Captured with the Galaxy S7
Work your angles
Pro-level neon light photography is all about capturing great angles and letting the light shine on its own. Be adventurous with angles—try crouching low or standing on a chair to see the neon in a new light.
Captured with the Galaxy S9
Lean into the blur
Neon lights are great for natural bokeh-licious portraits. The important thing to remember is that the closer you are to the subject, the better bokeh you get.
What you need to glow up
Whether you’re new to Instagram or a bonafide Insta-celeb, your phone’s camera can potentially make or break your feed. The dual aperture on Samsung Galaxy devices helps your low-light photos stand out and shine bright.
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