As mobile phone camera capabilities continue to evolve, more and more people are using their phones as their primary photography tool. Even some professional photographers have switched their backup cameras from compact or mirrorless models to smartphones. Below are some handy tips for taking and editing photos with your phone that can help you create more satisfactory works.

The key to making the above tips really effective is that your phone must have sufficiently good camera functionality. Factors such as resolution, shutter speed, and aperture all affect image quality. If you’ve also grown to love mobile photography, once you have a phone with strong camera capabilities, try using the methods mentioned above to take a few photos and see the results for yourself.