To review what we’ve looked at, here’s a quick summary of the tips I’ve discussed:

1). Know your camera
Check the spec - make sure it can do what you want it to do

2). Always use the flash in poor light
No matter how poor the flash is!

3). Stand…extremely…still

4). Get close to your subject
2 feet or so for maximum sharpness

5). Use the highest resolution possible
don’t worry about the size fo your picture if it’s quality you value

6). Avoid the digital zoom
Use optical by all means, but stay away from digital zooms

7). Use White Balance
Experiment with your phone’s options. Incandescent is good for poor visibility

8). Use Night mode
If your camera has a night mode setting, use it, even in cloudy rather than night conditions. Use it in combination with incandescent white balance setting for optimum quality

9). Use Spot photometry
Use it in conditions of uneven lighting - if you want to highlight the light areas more, focus on the light, but at the expense of the shadows. And vice versa, of course!

10). Make sure your lens is clean!
I didn’t discuss this one as it seemed too obvious, but it gets us to a neat 10 tips!

There’s loads more info on the web, some of which you can find on the following page.