Mastering Smartphone Photography

The best camera is the one you have with you and virtually everyone today has cell phones or tablets with cameras of various capabilities. Probably 99% or more of photos taken now are taken with smartphones, with the great majority of these phone photos being simple snapshots meant to share on social media. They are taken while letting the camera (phone) control all photographic variables. This unique presentation builds on the essential aspects of digital photography fundamentals. It provides guidance on how to take memorable photos with your phone, summarizes available phone photo apps, and provides an overview of available cost-effective tools such as phone grips, small tripods, external lenses and small LED lighting.