Our Misssion

We love photography!

and helping people too.

Easy techniques anyone can follow!

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 capture life’s best moments!

Whether you’re snapping a child’s first steps, capturing your epic travels, or just trying to make that dinner look as tasty 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.

I bet you are thinking, what about people?! Well, get ready for pictures of your friends and family that feel alive, show off their personalities, and make everyone look absolutely fantastic.

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 snapping away 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.

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!

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!)