The Secrets Of Taking Camera Phone Pictures

ABC's Good Morning America did a segment on tips for taking camera phone pictures. To summarize:

1. Get to know the camera phone settings for different lighting conditions
   
2. Learn to store your pics properly
   
3. Shoot lots of pics
   
4. Try black and white if you can
   
5. Understand the limitations
   
6. Try to get enough light
   
7. Get close when scene is backlit
   
8. Anticipate shutter lag
   
9. Set to highest resolution you can
   
10. Get a case for your phone to avoid lens scratches
    

Given that the segment was on Good Morning America, I'll give them a slight break on the "absolute beginner" nature of the tips.

With the cameras on phones being better and better, I'm even amazed by the quality of some pics you can get from phones now. Unfortunately, I still haven't bought a new cell phone yet and am stuck with a Motorola that has a pretty poor camera in it. Worst yet, the lens in it is very recessed so dust covers the lens over time and the placement of the lens makes it tough to clean.