iphone maco is great …for a phone —but it can’t match my nikon with the macro lens. I will regret this because I’m sensitive —but any photo tips are welcome
Getting peoples' or animals' eyes in focus makes a big difference. We're drawn to look at them and if they're in focus we feel the image is in focus.
For macro: Absolutely use a tripod. And you preferably focus by turning off autofocus and doing it manually; or, better, set lens focus first (that sets the magnification), then focus the image by moving the camera. A small macro focusing rail is great for this and is not expensive.
@futurebird Clip-on macro lenses for smart phones are cheap and actually work. I wouldn't wager they replace real cameras, but they're way better than trying to do macro shots with just the phone.
@futurebird the one with the ant's eyes draws me in. Seeing its eyes, nearly at eye level, tells a story of egg tending. My experience is limited to iPhone so I can't offer more feedback on the other gear. Thank you for sharing!