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Expose yourself

Smartphone cameras adjust automatically to the light… but they don’t always get it right. Override auto exposure settings by tapping on a bright area to darken things down, or on a dimmer area to bring out details lost in shadows.

Crack the sky

Clear blue skies can make for great shots, but sunshine can wreck photos due to lens flare. So don’t shoot directly into the sun, and block it (a hand will do) if the fiery sod is threatening to ruin your photo from the sidelines.

Embrace the night

Your flash might fire in dark conditions, but it won’t always reach its target. Newer phones have a night mode, but just be mindful that this requires a steady hand while the shot is taken over several seconds.