The easiest way to get better landscape shots of the scene is by zooming out on your smartphone.

Your options will depend on the unit you have.

For example, I can zoom out to 0.5 x on my iPhone.

A phone capturing a scenery

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Nonetheless, if that’s something you want to do,consider checking out these smartphone camera lenses.

For example, you could look for textures in the mountains or on the water.

Isolating your subjects also helps youeffectively use negative space in your photography.

A smartphone image taken at 0.5 x

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you might also look for holes in trees or buildings to capture what’s around you.

Another option worth trying is standing behind trees, walls, and similar objects.

Photo of a Mountain Landscape

Pick from one ofthe best phone tripodsif you aren’t sure where to start.

Alternatively, you might use flat surfaces like walls and floors.

Unless you use HDR, smartphone cameras can sometimes be flatter than you’d like.

Photo of a landscape with a person in the foreground

This can be a particular problem when you’re trying to showcase the textures in your images.

Adding clarity or sharpness will allow you to do this with minimal fuss.

Other options for smartphone users include Lightroom and Photoshop Express.

A landscape photo taken through an object on a cliff

See myLightroom vs. Photoshop Express comparisonif you want to use either of those tools.

For example, it’s possible for you to use rivers and roads.

How you use these is up to you.

A landscape photo showcasing a view of a city

In other instances, it might make more sense to show contrasting scenes.

For example, one side of the river might be flat and the other side is much hillier.

Consider your environment and what makes the most sense for your composition.

Photo Showing Two Sides of a Landscape on a River

Use these tips as a starting point for better landscape smartphone photography.