Take better Android phone photos with these phone lens attachments

Cell phones rival expensive cameras more and more every day. If you know how to use them properly, that is. Beyond using pro mode on your phone, you can attach a lens over your camera to take stunning photographs with more depth and clarity. These inexpensive lens attachments don’t do all the work on their own. When you pair them with the proper phone camera settings and angles, nobody will believe you took these photos on your phone.

Shuttermoon camera lens kit for iPhone and Android

Shuttermoon gives you five different lenses for various types of shots. This includes a fisheye lens for wide angles and a macro lens for zoomed-in shots without losing texture. In the carrying case, you’ll find a clip clamps down over your phone to hold the lens in place.

There’s an area to screw in whichever lens you want, including the 0.63x angle lens for better landscape photos or the 2x telescopic lens for up-close shots of distant structures or events. In short, Shuttermoon puts every type of lens an amateur photographer needs into one compact, travel-sized kit.

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Godefa 11-in-1 cell phone lens kits for Android and iPhone

You already know a thing or two about phone photography, so you want more control over each of your shots. Godefa’s kit includes 11 lenses with clear labeling on each one, so you know which lens to pull out for the job.

If you don’t mind the extra bulk and pay attention to the minor differences one lens can make over another, the Godefa kit will be excellent for you. Some users report the lens differences being minuscule, but at this level of control, that’s part of the point.

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Kingmas universal fisheye phone camera lens

Toying around with the idea of phone photography but don’t know how to proceed? Kingmas is a low-cost introduction to mobile photography with a three-in-one lens kit.

You get two lenses in the package because your 0.63x angle and macro lens are screwed together to save space, which you can undo when needed. The macro lens is sensitive and may require some getting used to, but as the lowest price we could find on a quality lens kit with a great clamp, it’s worth it.

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Boost your photo editing skills with an 8-class course - now 97% off

For decades now, Adobe’s Photoshop has been the go-to software tool for a variety of creatives. The program is so ubiquitous it’s even become a verb.

But if you’re just breaking into the biz as a photographer or designer, don’t judge Adobe’s flagship software by the “photoshopped” celebrity memes you see scattered casually around the web.

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Up your phone photography game

🤳 Who has an actual camera anymore?

  • Spend $13 on a phone tripod (12% off) instead of leaning your phone on a pile of books every time you want to take a family photo. It comes with a remote, too.
  • Beach vacay planned and don’t want to buy a GoPro? A waterproof phone pouch saves you $200.
  • No amount of Photoshop will save that smudged Christmas dinner pic. (Blame the ham.) If only you’d had a microfiber cleaning cloth (30% off, $7) …
  • Facebook Marketplace hack: If you use a white backdrop, the stuff you’re selling looks a lot fancier. Only $10!
  • A clip-on selfie light is great for stuff like selfies, Zoom meetings and taking your own passport pictures (with the white backdrop!).

🤑 FYI: Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program can save you a bunch on the essentials you always use. I use it for vitamins and other things I never want to run out of.

🎞️ Look better in pics: Don’t face the camera straight on. Instead, position your body at a far more flattering 45-degree angle. Put your weight on your back foot and lean your torso slightly forward. This tip was brought to you by 20 years of broadcasting and looking fabulous each time … well, most of the time!

Is Kodak going out of business?

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For 133 years, Kodak was the biggest name in photography. So why is it facing bankruptcy talks and a fight to stay alive? The answer in this short podcast.

Learn how to run a photography business with this 10-course bundle

Many of us dream of starting a career in photography; however, going full-time is pretty hard. Even if you have the talent and the equipment, finding clients can be a challenge.

The Complete Photography Side Business Bundle shows you how to make money from your passion, without cranking up the stress. The bundle includes 10 courses, covering the skills you will need for portrait sessions, weddings, commercial shoots and more.

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iPhone updates, Twitter warnings, Instagram scam

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Tweeting a spoiler? Put a content warning on it. You should also watch your inbox for this new Instagram scam. Plus, Furbo’s latest pet cam gives you 360-degree views. In this episode, you’ll get the inside scoop on seven exciting new iOS 16 features and a photography hack for action shots.

CEO passwords, jobfishing scams, new hacker schemes

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Need to recover deleted files? Want to trade in old gear for Amazon cash? I’ve got you. Also, I’ll share a photography tip you can use to get the best action shots. Plus, new scamming strategies to watch out for as well as the most common CEO passwords. (You won’t believe how silly some of them are.)

In this age of digital photography, why do people still use film?

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Did you know film usage is on the rise? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out why it’s so popular among photographers.

Getting into digital photography with free alternatives to expensive Photoshop

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If the cost of Photoshop keeps you from getting deeper into photography, I can help! I’ll tell you about 3 alternatives you can use for free. And don’t worry, they’re beginner friendly.