9. Use portrait mode for portraits
The term “portrait” in iPhone photography can have two meanings. The orientation of the frame is one meaning.
Portrait can also be a setting in the iPhone camera application. Portrait mode makes your portraits look more striking. The setting is located above the shutter button, next to the photo mode.
This setting blurs the background to make the subject of the photograph stand out more.
10. Your shot
The subject you choose will determine the visual elements that you can directly control. The best way to compose a photo will depend on the subject you are shooting.
Don’t be afraid to move your subject around for the best composition and lighting.
Don’t take photos of large subjects from the first spot you see. Even if your subject is firmly anchored, moving around can alter the composition.
iPhone photography: technical tips
Composition is not the only thing that makes for great iPhone photography. It’s also helpful to know a few technical aspects that make a shutter click into an image.
11. You can use the camera timer to take steady shots
It’s great that we no longer have to stand still for 15 minutes to take a picture, but even a camera with a slight shake can turn a perfectly clear shot into an unfocused mess.
The camera can shake if you use your thumb to press the shutter button. There is an easier way.
You can use it for any shot to keep both hands on the camera when the shutter opens. It can be used for any shot, as long as both hands are on the camera at the time the shutter opens.
The method is best used for taking photos of stationary objects. The bird may not be still on the same branch after the timer has gone off.
The volume buttons located on the side can be used to take pictures. It’s not as stable as a timer but you can still use it to keep your hand steady when taking photos of more dynamic objects.
