Our Story
We love phone-tography
and helping people too!
I created this site because I love photography—but years ago, after a successful career with traditional film, I put down the heavy cameras and embraced the simplicity of my smartphone. Honestly, I’m not super tech-savvy, which my kids can tell you all about, and I spent ages searching for easy-to-understand smart phone photo tips… only to find stuff that was way too complicated or full of confusing tech jargon. So, I decided to make this site for people like me—who want to take great photos without the headaches. It turns out, there are lots of us! Young and Old. Here, we keep things simple, fun, and friendly so everyone can feel confident capturing amazing moments.
With decades of photography experience behind me, including all the basic principles such as composition and lighting, I’ve designed this site to make learning new skills easy, fun, and totally doable—no matter your experience level. Here, you’ll discover how to create “Intentional Imagery” — a fancy way of saying you’ll learn to see the world (and the people in it) in a whole new, amazing way. Get ready for a fresh perspective that’ll change how you see life’s best moments!
Whether you’re capturing a child’s first steps, your epic travels, or just trying to make that dessert look as incredible as it tastes, we’ve got your back. With clear instructions, helpful examples, and (coming soon!) some fun video tutorials, this site is all about turning your everyday photos into stunning, artsy keepsakes.
Start your journey today and discover how a little creativity and the right techniques can turn your phone into a powerful tool for capturing life’s most beautiful moments—your next masterpiece is just a click away!
Yes, these images are all ours!
📸 Our Images
Almost every photo you see on this website was taken with a cell phone by our team—yes, really! We sometimes share a Fan Photo to highlight creative techniques from our amazing community. Every now and then, you might spot an image taken with a traditional camera. That’s because, long before smartphones took over, we were already working with film and early digital gear. We still use some of those older photos to illustrate ideas—but don’t worry, you can absolutely create a similar shot with your phone using the tips we share here. If a photo wasn’t taken with a smartphone, we’ll note it clearly right below the image. That way, you’ll always know what tools were used—no guessing needed!
We’re Not Perfect… Just Saying!
🗓️ Up-to-Date-ish!
Smarter Photographs is a free resource made for anyone excited to take better photos with their phone—whether you're team Apple, team Android, or just getting started. We do our best to keep everything current, but since phone features are always changing and updating, there might be a few new tricks out there we haven’t spotted yet. That said, our tips and training are designed to help you feel more confident exploring your camera and trying new things.
A Work In Progress
Walt Disney once said, “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” That’s exactly how we feel about Smarter Photographs! We’re always adding fresh ideas, new images, and updated advice to help you grow and have fun with your photography. Follow along on all our platforms. The more you learn with us, the more fun you'll have—and don’t be surprised if you impress yourself along the way!
AI Questions
First things first—we're real people, not AI! Feel free to check out my Wendy Brant Linked In Profile to learn more about me and my background. It’s a wild world when that even needs to be said, right?
Every idea, guide, and resource on this site comes from decades of hands-on photography experience, not artificial intelligence. That said… I’ll admit it—I’m the queen of typos 👑. So yes, I did use AI tools to help polish my writing, catch grammar hiccups, and add a little extra sparkle (and maybe the occasional emoji 🎉).
I’m including this note because I want you to know how much time, heart, and care went into creating this material. Using AI for cleanup allowed me to focus on what matters most: sharing real knowledge in a way that’s clear, consistent, and accessible. Since this project is truly a labor of love, with new content added every weekend, a little help behind the scenes made it all possible.
Thanks for being here—I hope you find it helpful and inspiring!
Great, now that we have our passions, all that history, and those pesky disclaimers out of the way, let’s go back to the beginning!
(Thanks for listening by the way, that was super cool of you!)
“Photography is a gift that can keep us in a moment forever, blissfully eternal.”