Let's talk: It's prize draw time - Google Pixel 7

[StephR]

**Update 16/11/2022**

Sadly, the first winner selected has not replied to our private message within 72 hours as described in the terms and conditions. We have therefore randomly selected and private messaged a new winner!

Please check your inbox by clicking on your avatar picture in the top right of any community page, then select "messages". If you've won, please reply to that private message as soon as you can to claim your Google Pixel 7.

StephR
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**Update 04/11/2022** We're happy to confirm we've completed the prize draw and selected a winner! One lucky commenter has been sent a private message on their community account so they can claim their Google Pixel 7!

If you've won, you need to respond to this message by 07/11/2022 23:59 in order to accept your prize, otherwise we will need to randomly select another entrant as winner.

Thanks everyone for participating and being members of the Three Community.

JonathanB
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Pictures have power, there’s no doubt about it. And with tech advancements, most of us are now carrying around incredible cameras in our pockets. But what makes the difference between a stunning portrait or an overexposed selfie? Between an accurate action shot and a just-missed-it blur?

We’d love to hear your tips and tricks for getting the best shot so post them in the comments below. You can also include the snaps you’re most proud of to show off your efforts - we’ll moderate as quick as we can to approve the pictures. When we’re done, we should have a handy how-to guide and bonus community photo album.

In exchange, and to celebrate the newest additions to the Google Pixel family, we’ll give a brand-new Google Pixel 7 to one lucky commenter. With powerful Pixel Camera features like Real Tone and Cinematic Blur, the Google Pixel 7 is a photography powerhouse and we can’t wait to see the beautiful images it can capture.

**Prize draw now closed**

You’ll be automatically entered into our prize draw when you post a comment. The prize draw will close at 23:59 on 31 October 2022 and no comments will be counted after that. One winner will be randomly selected on 02 November 2022 from all eligible entries.

We’ll drop the winner a Private Message between 4 and 7 November and we’ll announce the winner by their username once they have accepted their prize, by updating this post. To ensure you receive notice of Private Messages, please verify your email address after registration. If you do not wish to enter this prize draw, do not comment on this thread. Full terms and conditions here. 

[NeethuGeordy]

I always make sure I take a bucket loads of photos in the hope that I would get at least good one ! - There you go, that's my trick! 😄

[Lin]

Fantastic phone pics are great it’s just phenomenal 

[Docker22]

Point n snap, don't chop anyone's head off 

[Docker22]

Don't chop anyone's head off when taking a photo

[Aghy92]

Adjusting the brightness and night dials within the Google camera app can make a massive difference!! 

[Ednut]

Think about the edges of your shot both when taking the picture and when cropping. See the picture as awhile and think about what is inside and outside the shot. Don't let edge details distract, or miss opportunities to use these to tell a bigger story

[KC]

I have a very old phone now, but still manage some great pics.

When facing into the sun, I use the auto focus then adjust the brightness in order to make the subject clearer. This works especially well at gigs. Reducing brightness makes everything on stage much clearer. 

I also utilize the different filters available on my camera. This helps with getting the colours more natural and for the picture to more accurately resemble the scene I'm photographing. 

[Ryand211]

I always try to get a shot where there is plenty of light. Im by no means an expert but i take alot of photos of my kids and the more light the better the shot for me. 

[Phoops96]

hey Steph! My tip is to keep the horizon parallel in landscapes and add layers to your pictures with a focal point in the foreground, like a tree or some branches!

[AndyTheo3]

Would love an upgrade from my pixel 4!