Mountain Bike photography is an art as complex (and equipment-heavy) as the sport itself. If you’ve ever watched a pro shooter in action at a World Cup race, or been subjected to riding with one who insists that “we’re almost done”, then you know how much work goes into getting the “bangers” that grace websites and instagram feeds in a seemingly endless supply.

It can’t be easy to produce such high levels of quality. Or can it?

Turns out all you really need to be the next Ansel Adams of dirty pictures is a smartphone and a few simple tips that are easy to remember and even easier to apply. Following the flow of our chart will have you capturing the flow on the trails before you can say “that’s great, just one more time and we’re done”.