100 Top Tips - Create Great Photos Using Your Smartphone

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.

Exploring Camera Apps
Using Camera Settings
Getting on the Grid
Reducing File Size
Working With Filters
Controlling Flash
Switching Cameras
Setting a Timer
When White is White
Going Manual
Using Manual Controls
Volume Buttons for Photos
Creating Duplicates
Focusing Effectively
Getting the Right Exposure
Bracketing and HDR
Zooming In and Out
Steady as it Goes
Basic Maintenance
Avoiding Glare
Rotating Your Photos
Dissecting the Rule of Thirds
Embracing Empty Space
Framing Effectively
Identifying Symmetry
Looking for Lines
Perfecting Patterns
Delving Into Details
Making it Natural
Magic of the Golden Hour
Into the Blue/Purple Hour
Researching the Best Light
It’s All About Timing
Front and Side Lighting
Backlit Subjects
Reflections in Water
Reflections in Objects
Changing Your Position
Moving the Horizon
Don’t be All Thumbs
Going Over the Edge
Including the Foreground
Into the Night
Getting Shady
Relaxing Subjects
Propping up Scenes
Perfecting Selfies
Capturing Candid Portraits
Close-Ups for Detail
Making it Child’s Play
Blurring the Background (1)
Getting Into the Shot
Creating Silhouettes
Effective Group Shots
Follow Your Own Style
Having Fun Experimenting
Getting Artistic With Water
Eye-Catching Still Life
Recreating Scenes
Using Special Effects
Car Lights at Night
Emphasizing Size
Getting Inside
What’s Your Angle
It’s All in the Detail
Dealing With Distortion
Stepping Out
Getting the Iconic Shot
Adding Interest
Far From the Crowd
Rising Above the Rest
Spotting Bands of Color
Let Me Tell You a Story
Stitching Panoramas
When the Sun Goes Down
Animal Magic
Food for Thought
Using Editing Apps
Finding New Editing Apps
From Phone to Computer
Auto-Enhancing Photos
Selecting Areas
Blurring the Background (2)
Cropping Effectively
Don’t be Afraid of Levels
Using Color Blocking
Adding or Removing People
Improving Appearances
Built-In Cloud Services
Third-Party Cloud Services
Creating Photo Albums
Sharing the Fun
Creating Slideshows
Using Tags
Searching for Photos
Auto-Organizing
Wireless Printing
Online Printing
Adding Lenses
Smartphone Camera Safety