Diwali 2025 Camera Tips: How To Shoot Beautiful Diwali Images With Your Smartphone | Tech News

Diwali 2025 is another reason to become a shutterbug. (Photo: AI generated)

Diwali 2025 means the festival of lights gives you one more reason to pick up the phone and shoot the memories with your friends and family. That said, it’s essential to remember that creating memories is a crucial part of any festival, and a smartphone can significantly contribute to this aspect. 

With smartphones improving their photo and video-taking capabilities, offering DSLR-like quality, capturing beautiful moments has become more convenient than ever. Nonetheless, there are some basics that often go unnoticed. Let’s check these tips so that you can capture stunning shots this Diwali—directly from your phone:

Tap to Focus

Many tend to ignore the fact that they can tap to focus on their phones. This not only keeps the focus in check but also adjusts the overall exposure, allowing the phone to expose the subject. Such an action can prevent dark, gloomy foregrounds with overly bright backgrounds.

Don’t Rely Too Much On The Ultrawide Lens

While ultrawide cameras have improved in quality over the years, it’s important to note that for Diwali photos, especially those taken at night, using the main lens yields the best results. Additionally, the focal length isn’t well-suited for the kinds of pictures one typically takes during festivities.

Use The Portrait Mode

Over the years, the Portrait mode has evolved into a reliable feature that rivals the capabilities of a DSLR/mirrorless camera. With realistic bokeh and subtle highlight roll-off, it’s no surprise that many users opt for this mode when clicking portraits during festive occasions. It can greatly enhance your images during Diwali celebrations as well.

Get The Right Frame 

One key aspect of photography is composition. Many tend to overlook the fundamental elements that make a great photo and simply shoot away, leading to mediocre results. Learn about the rule of thirds, lighting, and how to apply these concepts in everyday photos, such as selfies and group shots. Understanding how light affects photos is also crucial.