How to take stunning photos with your smartphone

By Qishin Tariq

During MCO, Azmeer experimented with capturing sunsets from his house while he couldn't go out. — Azmeer Iskandar

When it comes to smartphone photography, it’s not just about the camera, but how one handles it, say seasoned photographers.

Policeman and Instagram photographer Azmeer Iskandar Amir Hamzah says he’s been an avid mobile phone photographer since day one, having never owned a compact camera.

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During MCO, Azmeer experimented with capturing sunsets from his house while he couldn't go out. — Azmeer Iskandar

Even superheroes need to wears masks, and not just to protect their secret identities, as Ng shows in his photos during MCO. — NG WIRE HON

Ng's kids help in the photos too, here handing out sanitiser to the row of visiting toys. — NG WIRE HON

Ng uses superheroes to highlight messages to abide by during MCO, like reminding people to stay at home. — NG WIRE HON

Ng's kids help out in his amusing photos, in this case knocking out poor Wolverine with one punch. — Ng Wire Hon

Ng uses his superhero figures to highlight some issues common during the MCO, in this case people not wearing face masks correctly. — Ng Wire Hon

Ng's wife helps him make accessories like masks for his action figures, so it's only fair they help her out too. — NG WIRE HON

Azmeer advocates minimum post processing so viewers get to enjoy the scenery the photographers sees too. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

This photo was shared by Apple's official Instagram, making the coconut palm so popular it was renamed the Apple Tree, says Azmeer. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

Azmeer says planning and executing trick shots takes upwards of 30 minutes, especially in challenging lighting. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

Azmeer says planning and executing trick shots takes upwards of 30 minutes, especially in challenging lighting. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

Azmeer says planning and executing trick shots takes upwards of 30 minutes, especially in challenging lighting. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

Azmeer says trick shots takes time and experimenting with different angles to make for the best practical effects. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

During MCO, Azmeer was housebound leading him to try cooking and food photography. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

One of Quek's home video projects was a Zoetrope made of 1,300 plus paper cut outs, which took a month and a half to build. — QUEK SHIO CHUAN

Quek emphasises the need to get your brain in the right mood before squeezing it for creative ideas. For him this meant cycling first. — QUEK SHIO CHUAN

A fan of Terengganu's natural beauty, Azmeer makes a point to explore and photograph it with friends. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

A fan of Terengganu's natural beauty, Azmeer makes a point to explore and photograph it with friends. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

A fan of Terengganu's natural beauty, Azmeer makes a point to explore and photograph it with friends. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

A fan of Terengganu's natural beauty, Azmeer makes a point to explore and photograph it with friends. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

A fan of Terengganu’s natural beauty, Azmeer makes a point to explore and photograph it with friends. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

A fan of Terengganu's natural beauty, Azmeer makes a point to explore and photograph it with friends. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

Localising the heros in Malaysia, Ng also takes into account celebrations like Merdeka day, displaying Spiderman and Deadpool with the Jalur Gemilang. — NG WIRE HON

A fan of Terengganu's natural beauty, Azmeer makes a point to explore and photograph it with friends. — AZMEER ISKANDAR

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