5 tips for taking better phone photos

Many of us have a phone that has an amazing camera. But, if your phone is out of focus or too blurry, it doesn't matter how good the camera is on your device. These are some helpful tips for taking better photos with your cell phone.

1. Learn all that your camera can do – how to use focus, manual mode, night mode… There is so many functions that if you know when to use them, it can create that perfect shot you are looking for.

2.Clean your lens and protect it from scratches. I cannot emphasize how important this is for having a good quality photo. Unlike a dedicated photo camera, the phone camera doesn’t benefit of any protection. Make sure you always have at hand a special cloth (or any soft material) in order to clean the lens before shooting.

3. Be aware of the lighting. You don't want to take a picture in front of a window when it's sunny outside and light will shine right through anything in the background.

4. Look at what you're photographing from different angles. Some things look better from different angles, according to the positioning, the light and the background.

5. Practice makes perfect. The more you practice, the more you can analyse your work and learn from it.

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