5 Tips to Follow for Pro-Level Portrait Photography with the vivo V50

Our top mobile photography tips to use on the all-new vivo v50 that will help you up your portrait game.

Our phones have become a digital archive of our lives, capturing all our best moments every single day. As we grow increasingly dependent on our smartphone’s cameras, we’re seeing major developments and game-changing technology that enhance our overall mobile photography experiences. 

With that, vivo has taken it upon themselves to present us with one of the most powerful cameras seen on a smartphone with its latest V50 model. Available in a trio of stunning colours including Ancora Red, the vivo V50 is fitted with a camera that was co-engineered with German lens specialist, ZEISS, to deliver pro-level portrait photography right into the palm of our hands. Want to learn how to bring out the best in your shots? Read ahead for our five photography tips you can try with your own vivo V50.

1. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ZEISS MULTIFOCAL PORTRAIT LENSES

With the three different focal lengths available on Portrait mode, you can alternate between a trio of portrait styles as you wish. The 23mm Landscape Portrait mode works best for wider shots that still put the focus on your subject, complete with the ZEISS Distagon Style Bokeh for some added flair. It can be used as the all-rounder lens that can come in handy in a multitude of environments. 

Meanwhile, the 35mm Street Portrait balances both the subject and the surroundings for a more natural shot. The ZEISS B-Speed Style Bokeh adds dimension and also allows for your subject to pop in the frame. 

Lastly, the 50mm Classic Portrait should be your go-to for most waist-up portraits that will make your subject the star of the snap. With the ZEISS Biotar Style Bokeh, the resulting portrait will be incredibly pleasing. 

2. GET GOOD LIGHTING ANYWHERE, ANYTIME WITH THE AI AURA LIGHT PORTRAIT 2.0

The newly updated AI Aura Light Portrait 2.0 can act as a bright, yet soft fill light for your photo-taking sessions. Especially useful for portrait photography, the AI Aura Light Portrait 2.0 is highly customisable with adjustable levels for brightness and warmth. With this handy tool, you can make any portrait look like it was shot in a studio and ensure it fits any environment that you’re shooting in. 

3. TRY FILM CAMERA MODE TO GIVE YOUR PHOTOS A NOSTALGIC APPEAL

This is one of our favourite photography tips for the vivo V50: when using the camera, simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access Film Camera Mode. Your screen will turn into an adorable digital film camera for you to capture special moments with a unique aesthetic. To make things even better, you can customize the look and feel of your film camera to suit the occasion and photo composition!

4. USE THE 50MP ZEISS GROUP SELFIE CAMERA

Level up your group selfies with the newly upgraded front camera. You’re guaranteed clear and bright photos with low distortion that will fit everyone in frame, thanks to the 92-degree wide field of view. As for lighting, the camera uses the self-developed AI 3D Studio Lighting 2.0 software to get rid of pesky backlight as well as add any adaptive lighting needed for crisper shots. 

5. TUNE YOUR PHOTOS WITH AI IMAGE STUDIO AND FILTERS

For the less-than-perfect shots in your camera album, turn to AI Image Studio. It is the one-stop shop tool you can leverage to create the shot that you want. From removing distractions to getting cutouts, this AI-powered function will be your new best friend for all your photo enhancing needs. Alternatively, give the built-in preset filters a browse to find a look that suits your photo! Organised into different categories based on your subject, the library is filled with possibilities for you to transform your images.

The vivo V50 is now available online and at authorised retailers. Prices start at RM1,899. For more information visit the official vivo website. 

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