My favorite is the dual-purposeHuawei Tripod Selfie Stick.
There are also smartphone camera mounts for standard-sized tripods if youre already tricked out in camera gear.
Alternately, specialized products like theJoby GripTight One GP Standare great for capturing group photos.
Free apps likeSnapseed,Polarr, andAdobe Lightroomwill appeal to tinkerers and those who consider themselves the family photographer.
Dont forget the editing features your phone does natively.
Samsung and LGs respective gallery apps also offer light editing options along the same lines.
A little light goes a long way
I like a little sultry lighting.
Dont be afraid to incorporate a little bit of lighting when the scene calls for it.
Also, avoid overhead lighting.
As much as recessed lighting looks great in person, its unflattering on camera.
(Theres a reason Mariah Carey wears sunglasses when shes indoors, where theres often overhead light.)
It can contribute to some really neat lighting effects.
Be sure youre using it when the situation calls for it, like inside restaurants or faintly-lit historical buildings.
On Samsung and LG phones, a similar ability is buried in the Pro or Manual modes.
You dont have to use it to snap photos of people, either.
It works just as well for animals, plants, or any other curious object.
A blank wall is perfect for headshots, while a patterned wall adds a bit of flair.
