3. Keep your distance
If you are too close to your subject the camera will not be able to focus and photos will appear blurry. Try moving away from your subject, you’re aiming to be at least 30cm (12 inches) away for the perfect photo. The sensational Optical 10x Zoom lens on the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G will have the best results from 80cm (32 inches) away and if you’re using the telephoto lens on the Galaxy Z Fold5 aim for 50cm (20 inches) to ensure the correct focus.
My Honest Thoughts on Our Samsung Frame TV
As you probably know by now, Finn is the main chef in our household. I’m not the best cook and he really enjoys spending time in the kitchen.
In our condo, he would spend all day Sunday prepping food for the week and then make a delicious Sunday night dinner. He would turn on the TV in the family room so he could watch football or TV shows while preparing food for hours. It was kind of his happy place.
Well, in our new house, the television in the family room is far from the kitchen. That’s totally fine for normal TV watching, but not ideal for Finn’s love of cooking and watching sports at the same time.
During those first few months of living here, he really didn’t cook very much. He tried to get into his Sunday routine but he was constantly running back and forth from the kitchen to the family room to catch big moments in the game.
Instead of putting a huge flat screen in the kitchen, we settled on a Samsung Frame TV. And just so you know from the start, this is in no way sponsored (Samsung has no clue who I am. Ha!). I’ve just gotten so many questions about the TV on Instagram stories and figured I would share more in a full blog post.
What’s a Samsung Frame TV?
If you’re wondering what the heck that is, it’s essentially a regular TV when it’s turned on. But when it’s turned off, instead of being a big black box on the wall, it turns into wall art! It comes with a frame (hence the name) so it looks like a real piece of art on the wall. It’s also flush to the wall, unlike a traditional TV. Most people who come over think it’s an actual picture frame.
I have seen the Samsung Frame TV all over the place, and my brother, Harry, has one, so I have always loved this genius product. It solves the problem of having a huge black box in an otherwise nicely-designed room.
I figured this was the best solution for our kitchen because we had a big blank wall and putting a honking TV on it was going to be an eyesore. At least with the Samsung Frame TV, it would look like a nice piece of art when not in use.
Samsung Frame TV – The Cost
This TV definitely isn’t cheap. We hemmed and hawed over buying it and finally pulled the trigger on Black Friday! We ended up getting a good deal on Amazon. If you’re interested, I would keep an eye on it, as it goes on sale every now and again. Black Friday was the lowest price I had seen.
We bought the 55″ television with a black frame. I would have done a wood bezel (love that one the best), but with our beige kitchen and wood floors, it just seemed like a lot of wood going on! Deco Frames also carries more ornate frames if you don’t like the basic options from Samsung. It’s nice that you can choose a different color and find a customizable bezel.
What are the basic tips for taking good photographs?
Taking the time to get to know your smartphone and the different camera functions guarantees that you reap the rewards when it comes to taking that exceptional photo. The saying practice makes perfect has never been truer when it comes to taking a good photo.
Why not explore Selfie mode specifically designed to take stunning self portraits while blurring the background – perfect for a stand out social media profile. With the innovative Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or Galaxy Z Flip5, taking selfies is easy thanks to Flex Mode. Their innovative folding screens allows you to prop up your phone for hands-free photos.
Sports mode will enable you to capture crystal clear and blur-free pictures of fast-moving objectives. Getting confident? You’ll have all the control you need to take exceptional shots with Pro mode. Manually adjust the shutter speed, exposure, filters, focus and white balance to capture your shot in all its glory. With nearly 20 incredible camera modes available across Galaxy smartphones you’ll be sure to find one that is right for whatever the occasion.
Learn more about what your Samsung phone cameras can do and different Galaxy camera features so you can enjoy getting creative and playful with your shots. Looking for inspiration? Get inspired with the Galaxy camera hub and explore #withGalaxy photography.
Find your sources of light
When it comes to taking a good photo, spend some time exploring the setting and lighting options around you. Lighting impacts the mood, tone and atmosphere of your photo so the more natural light the better. Ideally, you’ll want to forget the flash and make the most of any natural light available.
The most impressive shots often focus on just one interesting subject within the wider setting so when taking a photo spend some time thinking about positioning and proportion. Position your subjects so they’re well-lit from the front and avoid strong artificial light from behind. You’ll also want to factor in negative space (the area around the subject) to ensure your subject really stands out. Think about what you have around you that you can harness to create interest in your photo. For example, water can create breathtaking reflections, whilst stormy skies create a foreboding ambience. Look for symmetry, repetitive patterns, and leading lines all of which can be extremely pleasing to the eye and help to create an awesome photo. With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ or Samsung Galaxy S22, night photography is easy thanks to their nightography camera.
If you often take photos at night or in the dark, learn how to use the Samsung night mode camera to take vivid and clear photos even in low light settings in our buying guide.
Frame and balance your shots
Artfully framed shots are one of the easiest ways of creating sensational photos. Simply turn on your Galaxy camera grid lines to help guide your photo composition. Whether you’re taking pictures of friends at a festival or working on a landscape shot using the rule of thirds, placing points of interest along the lines or intersections will ensure your photo is well balanced. Dividing your shot into three distinct areas will allow your viewers to interact with it more naturally and will ensure you create wonderful photos for all to enjoy.
Follow the simple steps below to turn on gridlines on your Samsung Galaxy phone:
1. Open Camera app
2. Tap Settings
3. Switch and tap on Gridlines to activate
4. Tab Back to return to the camera screen with grid lines shown in the camera interface
