Ditch the flash.
Choose image orientation according to the scene.
Zoom with your feet.
Straighten any crooked lines in the foreground or background by shooting even with your subject.
Eliminate distractions.
Move yourself until your back is to the light, and your subject’s face is evenly lit.
Tap the shadows to brighten.
Include the whole scene.
Zoom with your feet, move in close, and capture a moment.
Get very close and capture a detail of the day.