Here, he tells us about using a smartphone for his professional work.

Why use a smartphone instead of a camera for work? Why an iPhone in particular?

The iPhone comes in handy when sharing photos with clients and doing brief touch-ups with various apps. I have been an iPhone user for many years and nothing quite beats the AirDrop function, which allows the spontaneous transfer of images and videos.

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Alternatively, when would a camera work better than a smartphone?

You never know when the “shot of a lifetime” will happen, so I do carry my camera with me most of the time. Before smartphone cameras evolved multi-lenses, like those on iPhones now, capturing wide-angle shots and distant objects was better with dedicated camera lenses.

What are five tips you have for smartphone users who want to take beautiful landscape and travel pictures?

1. Adequate lighting really matters. Don’t use a flash unless absolutely necessary.

2. Experiment by taking the same photo in landscape and portrait styles to find what suits you best.

3. For ultra-wide shots, I usually centre the subject. Using symmetry is also fun and at times creates striking images. Challenge yourself to find symmetrical scenes wherever you go.

4. Personally, I go with “tone-on-tone” while taking portraits, meaning dressing in the same colour spectrum as the background. Check out my photos for reference.

5. Last but not least, identify the key subject and focus on it. How the image appears on social media should not get in the way.

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What are some apps you use for filtering or retouching?

Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop Fix and VSCO are my more frequently used apps. Most of them are free of charge. Lightroom for mobile may be slightly more demanding for beginners, but allows better fine-tuning of the colouring, lighting and contrast.

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Do you combine any other gadgets with your iPhone when taking photos? If so, which ones?

Tripods, no doubt! Especially for prolonged exposures and time-lapses.

What's the best time to shoot, when it comes to scenic spots?

It really depends, but mid to late afternoon usually does no wrong. Schedule weekdays to avoid crowds and traffic.

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What was the most breathtaking moment you had on Salvation Mountain?

It’s my third visit and I’m definitely stoked to make another trip back. The man behind the mountain, Leonard Knight, dedicated his life to this masterpiece to spread powerful messages of love and forgiveness. Since he passed away in 2014 there have been volunteers working on this art piece to expand and preserve it. I saw this white-haired old man painting the slopes with a smile on his face – it was visually and spiritually striking. This time I went at dawn and chased the sunset. Believe me, it was picture-perfect. And the lighting made shooting even better.

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