How to take good Instagram photos on your phone Learning how to take good photos on your phone requires understanding some basic principles of composition and lighting, and honing your own instincts as a photographer. You just need to follow a few simple rules. Michelle Cyca mentioned some good ways and steps in a blog of hootsuite and he has narrated fabulously from his experiences, those are; Step 1: Use natural light Lighting is the foundation of a good photo. Understanding how to use light is the first and most important rule of getting great photos using only your phone. Avoid using your flash in favor of natural light , which creates photos that are richer and brighter. A flash can flatten out your photo and wash out your subject. If you can’t shoot outdoors, take photos near windows or in well-lit rooms. Even at night, it’s preferable to find sources of ambient light, like street lamps and store windows. Step 2: Don’t overexpose your images You ca...