Outdoor Photography Guide

Posted: July 17, 2023

If you attended POMA's conference this year, you may have attended the photography workshop sponsored by Idea Ranch. How do you capture the stunning landscapes you are frequently surrounded by with your mobile phone? Ben Weeks of Live Outdoors offers additional suggestions below.

How to take great outdoor photos with a smartphone

Check your settings

To preserve storage space in your phone’s memory, the default setting for photos may not produce the highest quality images. Ensure you’re making the most of your phone’s sensor by selecting the highest resolution. Note that this may also mean changing the ratio. The 16:9 wide setting may look good, but it’s probably just a cropped version of your phone’s full potential.

Use the screen guides

The beauty of a high-quality screen on a smartphone is that it gives you lots of information as you’re taking the photo. Tools like an overlaid grid or a level indicator can really help you compose your shots and avoid wonky horizons. Read, "How to take great outdoor photos with a smartphone."