With so many devices that have the ability to take a picture these days, improving your knowledge when it comes to the elements of photography allows you to take better pictures. Whether you're using a smartphone, point and shoot camera or a DSLR, knowing what to do and when can be learned a lot easier with an app called Elements of Photography. It's like having a photography instructor right on your phone or tablet. You can go through all the chapters at your own pace, which uses interactive examples to make it a lot easier to understand what is being taught. Start with the basics like focal length and shutter speed and progress to more advanced topics as your understanding of photography grows. When you find yourself in a specific scenario, you can go right to that portion of the app to get the tips when you need them the most. Elements of Photography is a free app and available for both iPhone and Android devices.