I can't seem to get the lighting right to get good pictures. I need higher tech photo equipment. It just is not affordable right now though.
I have found using a window sill and natural light works better for me. Hold phone or camera about 4 to 6 inches or more away get focus then zoom and let it focus.
The only problem I have with that is that Is my apartment is below ground level. Basically a basement. Lol, the windows are in window wells and I am not tall enough to get to the window sill. Lol, I am only 4 foot 6 and a tiny bit of change. I would need a small ladder.