#MicrosoftInAlaska - an Epic Lumia Adventure

We recently went on an adventure of a lifetime exploring Alaska with Microsoft. During the event, we used the Lumia 640 XL Windows Phone to capture our experience. It was also a big treat to have Stephen Alvarez – a National Geography photographer – on hand to provide first hand pro shooting tips. Taking pictures with a smartphone versus a camera is different in some respects but, at the core, there are many similarities.

Things to look for when shooting with a cameraphone:

• Pay attention to the edges
• Shoot high, shoot low, shoot sideways – be creative!
• Capture the action
• Watch the light – and in Alaska, there's a lot of day light especially this time year. While there, the sun was out from around 5 AM until 11 PM at night.
• Make friends – this is an important tip because according to Stephen, people will be less likely to freeze up when you're using a cameraphone versus a larger Micro 4/3 or DSLR. Making friends is the key to unlocking doors and putting people at ease.
• Have fun! It's hard not to have fun when you're out and about in Alaska or where ever your adventures might takes you. Enjoy yourself, be in the moment with your friends and family and be happy.