Get the best from smartphone photography

You've got the tool — your camera on your smartphone — but how about your skills? Are they at par with the ever-upgrading camera phone capabilities? If not, maybe this list can help. If you want to take more stunning snapshots with your mobile phone, here are a few tips and tricks to guide you from Vivo.

1. Start with a clean lens

This may sound mundane and trivial, but most people don't remember to do it. It is so easy to ignore the dust, dir

t, and smudges that accumulate on your camera phone. So make it a habit to clean your lens before a shoot. You'll be amazed how a quick wipe could produce crystal clear images.

2. Let there be natural light

It might be best to avoid using flash as it is still better to shoot with natural light. It makes the images look great, pure, and clean. Photos taken during the golden hour look divine because of the hues and the soft, flattering effect.

And if you shoot in low-light conditions or at night, this is, according to vivo, where its Y22S' Super Night camera comes in handy. It utilizes a large sensor that gathers light like a professional camera, delivering industry-leading 50MP high-definition images every time.

3. Keep the focus

Because of technological advancements, mobile phone cameras can now take a hint at what you want to photograph. They smartly recognize faces and other main subjects in clear scenes. However, in more complex or less-than-ideal situations, a simple tap on the screen, on the point where you want the camera to focus, can be done to avoid blurry shots and get a sharp result.

4. Get creative with your composition

Follow the rule of thirds and try to steer clear of placing your subject right in the center. Imagine breaking an image down into thirds (both horizontally and vertically — basically 9 even squares). Place the subjects in the intersections or along the lines of your photo to create a more balanced and fascinating composition.

5. Experiment and edit your images

Getting good pictures from your phone doesn't start and end with your camera. You can also utilize photo-editing apps to tweak your shots as you please. The vivo Y22S features multi-style portrait mode for both the rear and front cameras. This is specifically designed to include face beauty, bokeh, among many styles.