Start with cleaning the phone lens, freeing up storage space, charging the battery and enabling common features like motion tracking, HDR, grid lines, etc

Diwali photos is all about capturing the essence. So, try to accommodate the surrounding a bit in the frame to add that festive vibe. Also, experiment with the angles.

All phones come with dedicated Night mode. Enable it to capture more light without using the flash in your photos. It’s ideal to capture Diwali scenes like Diyas and fireworks.

Use the phone’s built-in telephoto lens only. Don’t zoom digitally as it as reduce the resolution and details in the photos.

Diwali photography is usually done in low light and using a tripod will help reduce blur due to camera shakes and give your stable and sharp shots.

Festive vibe in photos is due to that warmer tone. So, use some warm filter in the phone to elevate that warmth in the photos.

These are two modes in modern smartphones that allows granular controls for ISO, Shutter speed and focus.

For natural-looking fireworks photos, use a slow shutter speed to capture some motion.

If Pro mode isn’t available, Sports or Action mode can help capture clear fireworks by increasing shutter speed, though it won’t create motion effects.

Adding elements from your surroundings in selfies enhances the festive mood. Use wide-angle mode if available for a more inclusive shot.