How to Take Professional Travel Photos with Just Your Phone

The best camera is the one you have with you. Here is how to get the most from your iPhone or Android.

1. **Clean your lens.** Seriously. A thumbprint is the #1 cause of blurry travel photos.

2. **Use the "Golden Hour".** Shoot at sunrise or 1 hour before sunset. The light is soft and gold.

3. **Turn on the Grid.** Use the Rule of Thirds to place your subject off-center.

4. **Shoot in RAW.** Most modern phones allow this. It gives you 10x more detail when editing in Apps like Lightroom Mobile.

**The Secret:** Get closer. Most people stand too far away. Fill the frame with your subject for more impact.