{
  "id": 16063927,
  "title": "A National Geographic photographer shared 4 tips for taking better pictures with a phone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/a-national-geographic-photographer-shared-4-tips-for-taking-better",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-22T14:51:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/national-geographic-photographer-phone-photography-tips-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A National Geographic photographer shared four tips for taking better photos with a phone. With the rise of camera phones, anyone can be a photographer without needing fancy gear or multiple lenses. In this story, I asked a National Geographic photographer how to make the most of the camera in your pocket.\n\nThe real secret of professional photographers is to shoot a lot and then edit down to just one or two images. Spend a long time in one location to find optimal lighting and interesting backdrops. Immerse yourself in the environment to discover things that don't stand out at first.\n\nTo find the perfect angle, use the phone's small size to shoot from unconventional angles. Rather than keeping the phone at eye level, try moving it up, down, and around to capture better angles. This approach was particularly helpful for photographing small subjects, like a dog or a Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center, as it added depth and a unique perspective.\n\nBy following these tips, I was able to take more powerful and engaging photos with my phone.",
  "summary": "You don't have to be a pro to take good iPhone photos, but National Geographic's Kiliii Yüyan said you'd get the best ones by trying more angles.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}