I also sometimes go through my old pictures and change the filter or effect applied to them.

If you use an iPhone, check outall of the different iPhone camera filtersand when to use them.

But sometimes, portrait mode isnt going to get the most optimal results.

Person using a latest smartphone to capture a sunset, framing the scene with camera gridlines on the screen.

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Turning your phone sideways is also great for photographing cityscapes at sunset.

I add people to my sunset photos in several ways, including portraits and street-style photos.

Another way that I enjoy taking smartphone sunset photos is by including people as silhouettes.

A photo taken at sunset with the Vivid Filter on an iPhone

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Learning the crucial aspects of photography types that involve people will help your images stand out even more.

For example, its worth learninghow to be less intrusive with your street photography.

After doing that, your camera should then take a pretty solid lens flare photo.

a photo of a cityscape taken in landscape mode at golden hour

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You might have to try multiple times before you get a lens flare image that you like.

But at the same time, a pretty photo isnt automatically an interesting one.

How I do this depends on where I am.

Sunset Photo at a Lake With People

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For example, if Im in a city, I like capturing cityscapes.

But if Im in nature, I love including trees in my images.

For example, during sunset, I notice that the sun will reflect off buildings differently.

Lens Flare on an iPhone Photo

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Moreover, how intense a sunset is will depend on the time of year.

Similarly, youll find shadows and textures on streets and landscapes.

However, almost all of my favorite sunset photos have come in unique conditions.

A city skyline at sunset

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For example, its great to capture sunset photos after a snowy day when the winter sun hangs low.

For example, you could change your camera filter and include people in your shots.

Turning off the flash also helps significantly.

Try out these tips and see which ones work best for you.