Not so long ago, everyone used to have a digital camera. Digital cameras from companies such as Kodak, Sony, and Samsung, were hugely popular. They were the ultimate “cool” gadgets and a prized possession for many. That was until Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone back in 2007. The iPhones were a disruptive technology, which challenged the hegemony of many of the traditionally popular products such as the personal computer, iPod, video players, branded watches and even digital cameras. All of a sudden, with the release of the iPhone, followed by Android phones, more and more people started using their phones to take high quality, even professional photographs. Taking great photos was no longer a labor-intensive process. There was no need to buy fancy digital cameras or editing software anymore. The photo editing apps on iPhone and Android were more than capable of producing high-quality photographs. They were easy to download and hard cost a few dollars. However, while anyone can take photographs from smartphone cameras, if you want to take excellent professional pictures, you should know how they work. It is not just a matter of pointing at the target and shooting. There is a lot more to smartphone photography than that. The purpose of this guide is to teach you all you need to know about the nitty gritty of smartphone photography so that you have given able to take high-quality photos on your smartphone on a consistent basis. If you are just starting out as a mobile photographer, you will find the awesome smartphone camera tips and tricks listed here actually very useful. They will serve as a useful guide to you on how to make the transition to being a skilled photographer. You will learn how to take photos with your iPhone or Android and will appreciate the tips on focus, composition, exposure and photo editing. Even if you are an experienced pro at mobile photography, you will still like many of the tips and tricks given here. No doubt, most of the tips and tricks given here will be familiar to you, in which case you will find this article to be a perfect refresher. So, let’s get started with awesome smartphone camera tips and tricks for taking the best photographs via mobile phone.