10 Tips for Taking Great Photos on iPhone

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Every day is an opportunity for discoveries, and not only in the world around us, but also in ourselves. You can discover hidden talents in yourself or take up a new hobby. The iPhone is also capable of awakening the beauty in us and, at the very least, serving as a tool for creating great photos. Let's take a look at 10 simple tips to get even better iPhone shots.

Use the camera icon on the locked screen

If you come across an unusual picture that needs to be captured as quickly as possible, tap the camera icon on the locked screen and swipe up. You will quickly be taken to a standard application that will allow you to capture what you see.

Experiment with third-party apps

On the pages of MacRadar, we constantly talk about various third-party photo applications. In them, you can experiment with focus, exposure, ISO and shutter speed, apply various filters and add interesting effects. Among the apps you'll find Stay Focused, MIX, Manual Camera, Looksery, VSCOcam, Snapseed and many more.

Think in advance what the final result should be

The standard Camera application has several shooting modes: standard, square, and panorama. So that after shooting you do not have to worry about a picture that does not fit all the necessary details, think in advance about what your photo should ultimately be. If you are doing it in order to then send it to Instagram, you should initially choose a square format.

Follow the rule of thirds

I already told you in a separate article about the rule of thirds. It almost always works, so I advise you to read about it and enable the Grid in Settings to make it easier to follow it.

Turn off the flash

While flash has improved significantly in recent generations of iPhones, it can still give an unpleasant tint to photos. Therefore, it is best to always use natural light. If you are photographing in low light conditions, use the exposure slider.

Use the volume button to take a photo

Sometimes it is inconvenient to take a picture by tapping on the iPhone screen. It's easier to turn it over and at the right moment, like on a camera, press the button on top. Its function during photography is performed by buttons responsible for adjusting the volume.

Use Burst Mode for Moving Subjects

If you are photographing children, animals, or athletes while playing, be sure to turn on Burst Mode (available starting with iPhone 5s). Just press and hold the shutter button (or volume button) until you see fit. Forgetting about such a simple rule, you risk being left with only blurry pictures.

Use HDR

When there is a lot of contrast in the lighting in your shots, it's a good idea to use HDR. This function allows you to combine pictures with different metering, resulting in more natural looking shots. But … when using HDR, you need to hold your iPhone firmly, and no moving objects should be caught in the frame, otherwise part of the photo will be blurred.

Lock focus

When shooting with an iPhone, especially macro, be sure to lock the focus! To do this, you just need to click on the screen on the desired object and hold it for a couple of seconds.

Change exposure

I talked about exposure and focus in more detail in an article dedicated to novice iPhoneographers. To change the exposure in the standard application, just tap the screen and when you see the sun icon, slide your finger up or down. At this moment, the photo on your display will radically change before your eyes.