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Samsung Galaxy Photography: Getting Started

New to Samsung photography? Start here. Camera settings, app tour, and the fundamentals that make every shot sharper from day one.

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Samsung Galaxy Photography Guide: Lenses, Modes and Editing

Samsung Galaxy photography from lenses to editing: which camera to use, when to leave Auto for Night, Pro or Expert RAW, and which phone to buy.

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30-Day Photography Challenge: Get Your Samsung Galaxy Off Auto

A free 30 day photography challenge for Samsung Galaxy phones that takes one camera decision off Auto each day, with starting settings and a printable PDF.

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Samsung Galaxy Photography Tips: 12 Quick Wins

Twelve quick Samsung Galaxy photography tips, each with the exact setting to change and a link to the full guide, from the grid to Night mode.

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Samsung S24 Ultra Camera Settings: What to Change First

The Galaxy S24 Ultra camera settings worth changing, with menu names for One UI 7, 8 and 9, Pro mode starting values and when to use 50MP or 200MP.

9 min read

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Best Samsung Phone for Photography in 2026: Every Galaxy Camera Ranked

Which Samsung phone has the best camera? Every Galaxy on sale in November 2026, ranked for photography, from the S26 Ultra and Fold8 Ultra to the A17.

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Samsung 'Camera failed' error: causes and fixes, step by step

Fix the Samsung 'Camera failed' warning in order: restart, clear the Camera cache, Safe mode, permissions, updates, Reset settings, diagnostics and repair.

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How to Turn Off the Shutter Sound on a Samsung Galaxy

Open Camera settings and switch off Shutter sound. No switch on your Galaxy (UK and EU phones)? Mute the System volume. Korean and Japanese ones can't.

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Samsung and Mobile Photography Courses: Free vs Paid, Compared

Free and paid mobile photography courses for Galaxy owners: Samsung's Tips app, YouTube, free challenges, Udemy, Skillshare and our own $39 course.

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