Both the iPhone and the iPod touch make for stellar pocket cameras, and the iPad and iPad mini aren’t too bad in a pinch either. An iOS device isn’t perfect for every photographic need. But it can serve awfully well in many situations where you might once have needed a digital camera.

The App Store sports what seems like a million different camera and picture apps. But have you really gotten the most out of the app that’s included with iOS? Serenity Caldwell offers some solid tips on how to take great pictures using just that.