Your phone can also make your girlfriend look great — 4 essential photography tips every boyfriend must learn

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Out traveling, besides enjoying the beautiful scenery, capturing memorable moments is crucial, especially when traveling as a couple. How boyfriends take photos can be a key factor in strengthening the relationship. These days, one of the reasons couples argue includes differences in photography skills—often because what the girl envisions and what the boyfriend actually captures are worlds apart. Below are four photography tips that can help you easily take photos your girlfriend will love, even with just a phone.

1. Full-body shot: angle for a slimmer look
When taking a full-body photo, the proportion of the girl in the frame is very important. A good proportion can make her look tall and slim, while a bad one may make her appear shorter and chubbier than usual. Whether shooting from a high angle (looking down) or a low angle (looking up), ask your girlfriend to stand close to the lens until she’s in the right position (using the forced perspective technique), with one leg straight and tiptoes pointing toward you. Pair this with common poses used by influencers for an extra boost.

2. Photo with food
When dining out, one of the most important things when the food arrives is to take a photo with it. When taking the shot, it's recommended to zoom the lens in to an appropriate distance. Don’t eat yet—just pretend to, and make sure the lighting is bright.

3. Make good use of focus
Besides the composition and sense of line, using your camera’s focus function well can also help integrate the person with the scenery, or make the person stand out. Focusing the lens on the person can make your girlfriend’s facial contours clearer, and you can also adjust brightness to avoid the photo turning out too dark or backlit.

4. Couple selfie group shots
Couple selfie group shots are very important mementos. In this case, the boyfriend should try to stand more to the front and sacrifice his own presence to frame the girlfriend beside him. Be sure to make your girlfriend’s face look smaller and slimmer, giving off a cute, delicate vibe. Adding a slight downward angle can enhance facial dimensionality and add sweetness to the photo.