Yesterday Once More: Point and shoot memories

Back in the day, one had to buy and load photographic film into the camera in order to snap pics – no such thing as digital photography then! — SYAZANA ABD SHUKUR/The Star

Taking a photo today is an uncomplicated process – whip out your smartphone, switch to camera mode, point and shoot. The device takes care of the rest – some camera phones even suggest the best spot to centre your focus!

Of course, beyond this sheer simplicity, smartphone photography has evolved immensely in recent times, and many enthusiasts have learnt how to maximise the quality of their photos by applying some traditional rules of photography, like proper framing of their subject and the angle of the shot.