You could be taking way better photos on your phone

August 1, 2026 David Imel

Your smartphone photos can look way better. If you're willing to put in a little extra work, use third party apps and spend a bit of time editing, it's possible to take photos that - under the right circumstances - can rival dedicated digital cameras.

I post a lot of smartphone photos online, and "How do I take better photos on my phone?" is a question I get practically every day. It makes sense. As the saying goes, "The best camera is the one you have on you," and we practically always have our phones on us these days.

Over the last few years, smartphone camera sensors have gotten bigger, with better light gathering capabilities and highe …

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