MASTER YOUR SHOT: WIN £5K WITH OUR PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Ready to showcase your snaps in our Student Photographers of the Year comp? Get a reminder of what it’s all about, discover killer photography hacks, and master AI editing with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to smash the Best Use of AI category.
FLASH FOR CASH
Not like that—we’re talking Student Photographers of the Year. Just capture the perf shot—the kind that stops people in their scroll—to secure one of three £5k prizes. Here are the categories:1. Best After Dark Shot: Capture the vibes of nighttime student life: whether it's the city lights or the intimacy of a late-night study sesh.
2. Best Use of AI, sponsored by Adobe: Tap into the power of AI to edit and enhance your snaps: remove distractions and add professional lens blurs with Lightroom, or even replace objects entirely in Photoshop.
3. Best In-Action Moment: Freeze the frame on any action-packed moment: like sport snaps from the stands or the candid chaos of campus life.
Think you've got what it takes? Submit your best snap before entries close on 23 June!
PHOTO HACKS & TRICKS
Unsure where to start? Don't worry, we've got you covered with these essential photography tips:
1. Use your phone’s power
Take advantage of some pretty cool iPhone features—like Portrait Mode, gridlines, Live Photo mode, and Burst mode—to improve your action shots and composition. More of an Android lover? Experiment with Manual Mode settings like ISO, shutter speed, and focus for more control over your snaps.
2. Keep it clean
Might sound like a no-brainer, but dirt and smudges have a real impact on the quality of your pics!3. Master exposure
Taking pics on your smartphone? It automatically sets the focus and exposure, so you can skip this one! Photo exposure consists of aperture (lens opening), shutter speed and ISO (light sensitivity). And striking a balance between the 3 is the only way to get decent exposure with your camera. Sounds confusing? Take control of your shots with manual camera controls like exposure sliders and tap-to-focus.
4. Skip the zoom
Instead of relying on your phone or camera’s zoom, physically move closer or attach longer lenses for better quality.
5. Light it up
Shoot in well-lit environments for the best results, or experiment with artificial lighting for something more creative. Shooting at night? Slow down your shutter speed, widen your lens or take advantage of evening lighting (think: streetlamps, torches and moonlight).
GET EDITING WITH ADOBE
Adobe Creative Cloud offers powerful editing tools, and as a student and UNiDAYS member, you can snap up a 65% discount and a 7-day free trial.Got an almost perfect shot? Dw, it can be fixed! Polish up your pic using the power of AI—and here's what you can do with Adobe's power duo of photo editing software:
1. Lightroom
Introducing the Swiss Army knife of photo editing—versatile, easy to get started with and available on desktop, web and mobile:
2. Photoshop
It’s flexible, powerful and super smart. Here are some beginner-friendly tips for creating and adapting your images:
What are you waiting for? Grab your camera (or smartphone) and start shooting! Spice up your IG and win £5k by capturing nighttime shots, getting creative with AI, or snapping up the action... Good luck, and may the best shot win!
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