Better Pictuers? On your Phone

From USA TODAY Take better photos with these 15 tips ​ The best camera, as they say, is the one you have with you. While smartphones don't take photos as well as a dedicated digital camera, you never leave home without your mobile device. Plus, not only is the quality getting better with each generation, they're ideal for editing your work (and perhaps adding fun filters and other special effects) and then wirelessly sharing those memories with those who matter. For some summer "phoneography" tips, Surf Report caught up with pro photographer Jason Thomson, curator of Frame One Photo [https://www.facebook.com/frameonephoto], which helps demystify photography for the masses. Turn the phone sideways: Use the "landscape" orientation when taking photos to get more in – especially when shooting group shots or if you want to capture the background, too. Holding your phone horizontally will also create photos that look better when viewed on a widescreen computer or television (i.e. no vertical black bars on each side of the photo). http://usat.ly/1hoofne Get USA TODAY on your mobile device: http://www.usatoday.com/mobile-apps