Smartphone photography has come a long way in recent years. But many people are still missing out on capturing the best moments and shots with their phone cameras.

If you’re looking to improve your smartphone photography game, here are thirteen tips and tricks to help you take incredible pictures on your phone.

  1. Clean Your Lens

Dust, smudges, and fingerprints can quickly detract from the quality of your photos.

Wiping down the lens before you start shooting will ensure that your images are as clear as possible.

  1. Use Gridlines

Most smartphones offer gridlines within the viewfinder of their camera app.

This is a great tool for keeping image elements balanced, especially when taking a shot like a landscape or a portrait where symmetry matters.

  1. Try Out Different Angles

Don’t just look down at whatever it is you’re trying to photograph—use different angles to add visual interest.

Take photos from up high, crouch low, or move around until you capture something unique.

  1. Pay Attention to Lighting 

Natural lighting can make all the difference in a photo—avoid harsh shadows by shooting during sunrise or sunset and experiment with backlighting in order to have your subject stand out more clearly against its background.

If you take multiple pictures to get one that looks good, remember to remove duplicates later. Feel free to click here and read more to learn about it in detail.

  1. Use HDR Mode: High

Dynamic Range (HDR) mode is designed for capturing scenes with both bright and dark elements.

It takes multiple exposures at different levels of brightness to combine them into one balanced photo with greater detail throughout the entire scene than any single exposure could capture alone.

  1. Balance Foreground & Background

When composing an image, always think about what elements should be included in your foreground and background in order to create some depth within the frame that will draw viewers further into the scene they’re looking at onscreen or in print form later on down the line.

  1. Play With Reflections

Capturing reflections can add an additional level of intrigue and beauty to a photo—try aiming your camera at some water or glass surfaces for some truly stunning results.

  1. Utilize Patterns & Symmetry

Patterns are everywhere—even if we don’t realize it at first glance. Keep an eye out for repeating elements such as wall tiles, windowsills, fences, etc. that can make an otherwise ordinary shot much more interesting after adding some symmetry or patterned repetition into the mix.

  1. Edit Carefully

Plenty of free editing apps available online these days can quickly fix common problems like over-exposure or under-saturation without requiring too much effort on behalf of users.

Just remember not to go overboard when adjusting colors/brightness/etc., as this can result in artificial-looking photos, which often lack authenticity.

  1. Utilize Burst Mode

Many smartphones now come equipped with burst mode capabilities which allow users to capture several frames per second (typically three).

This is especially useful when capturing moments with fast-moving subjects such as animals or sports players in action.

  1. Use Filters Sparingly

Filters have become incredibly popular recently, but depending on how heavily they are used, they can also have a detrimental effect on photos by washing out important details and color accuracy.

If you choose to apply filters, be sure not to use ones that are too strong so as not to overwhelm what would otherwise be beautiful natural shots.

  1. Stabilize Your Phone 

Smartphone cameras aren’t exactly known for their stellar shutter speeds, which means even small movements may result in blurriness if left unstabilized.

Try using a mini tripod or attaching it to another solid object, such as walls, furniture, etc., to keep things steady while capturing shots.

  1. Experiment With Portrait Mode 

Portrait mode is one of the best features recently added to most smartphone cameras.

The mode automatically adjusts exposure settings so as to enhance facial features while blurring out any distracting background objects — it’s worth trying out if you want to give portraits a professional touch.

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