Over on Microsoft's official Windows Phone blog, Michael Stroh is looking over some applications for the dedicated smartphone camera user. From special effects and filters, to artistic layouts and automation software, there should be something in the list that can help you take better pictures with your Windows Phone.

From the blog post:

What I love about Windows Phone 8 and my Lumia 920 from Nokia is that both were designed with mobile photography in mind. Windows Phone 8 introduces lenses, camera apps that plug into your phone’s viewfinder and potentially give it all kinds of crazy new powers. And the Lumia 920, with its fast F2.0 lens and optical image stabilization technology, is helping redefine what’s possible in low-light and other tricky shooting conditions.

In the months ahead, I’ll be focusing more on Windows Phone photography—highlighting new apps and passing along tips for taking better shots. (I’m learning as I go, too.) Let me know in comments what camera-related subjects you’d like to see here. And if there are any Windows Phone-toting pros out there who’d be interested in sharing their secrets in a guest post, let me know that, too.

Your smartphone could do this!

You can find out why Stroh chose Fhotoroom, ProShot, ReadyClick!, Lomogram, and Phototastic over on the blog post. And if you want to know a bit more, you can read our reviews of Lomogram and Phototastic here on All About Windows Phone!

And if you want to concentrate on the actual photo taking, rather than the tools, head over to Steve's tips for taking better pictures!