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Tom’s Guide
Technology
John Velasco

Level up your photography: 5 essential camera phone tips and tricks I swear by

Google Pixel 10 in the hand.

Most people put in minimal effort to capture photos. I’m one of those offenders based on the countless burst shot photos I see of my cats in my phone’s gallery, but if there’s something you really want to share that showcases your artistic side, then you’ll want to take my advice on simple ways to level up your phonetography.

I’ve taken countless comparison shots with the best camera phones out there, like the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Pixel 10 Pro XL. Before I edit my photos, it’s paramount to have a shot that has a worthy foundation to tweak later on. This is where these camera tips and tricks I live by come into play, and they’ll help you stop settling for mediocre snaps. Whether you’re using the best iPhones or best Android phones, you'll look more like a pro.

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