{"id":14369,"date":"2019-10-15T00:30:27","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T07:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/?p=14369"},"modified":"2019-12-10T06:06:25","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T14:06:25","slug":"iphone-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use The iPhone Camera App To Take Incredible Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you struggling to take good photos with your iPhone camera? It&#8217;s actually easier than you think! You just need to know how to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-camera-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone camera settings<\/a>. In this tutorial, you&#8217;ll learn how to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/best-camera-app-for-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">built-in Camera app<\/a> to take incredible iPhone photos. And you&#8217;ll discover some <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-camera-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hidden iPhone camera features<\/a> that you never knew were there!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26552\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Table Of Contents: How To Use iPhone Camera App<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Click any title link below to go straight to that section of the tutorial:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Swipe Left To Access iPhone Camera\">1. Quickly Open The iPhone Camera App<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Camera Grid\">2. Turn On The Camera Grid For Improved Composition<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Shooting Mode\">3. Choose The Perfect Shooting Mode<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#iPhone Lenses\">4. Switch Between Wide, Ultra Wide &amp; Telephoto Lenses<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Night Mode\">5. Use iPhone 11 Night Mode To Capture Stunning Low Light Photos<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Portrait Mode\">6. Use Portrait Mode For Beautifully Blurred Backgrounds<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Burst Mode\">7. Use Burst Mode For Amazing Action Shots<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Live Photos\">8. Shoot Live Photos To Bring Your Images To Life<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#QuickTake\">9. Capture Photos &amp; Videos At The Same Time With iPhone 11 QuickTake<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Focus\">10. Set The Focus For Pin-Sharp Images<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Exposure\">11. Adjust Exposure For Perfect Brightness Levels<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#HDR\">12. Use HDR To Capture More Detail In High Contrast Scenes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Hidden Controls\">13. Access More iPhone Camera Controls<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Swipe Left To Access iPhone Camera\">1. Quickly Open The iPhone Camera App<\/h2>\n<p>Do you often miss great shots because you can&#8217;t open the iPhone camera in time?<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there are several quick ways to open the iPhone&#8217;s built-in Camera app.<\/p>\n<p>If your iPhone is locked, tap the screen to wake up your phone (or press the Home button on older iPhones). Then swipe left.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26553\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Camera app will slide onto the screen and you can start shooting immediately.<\/p>\n<p>There are other ways to open the Camera app too. This video from my iPhone Photo Academy online course shows you three ways to open the camera. <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/ipa\/?utm_campaign=Blog_DS&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_content=Video_3_Quick_Ways_To_Open_Camera&amp;utm_term=Article_How_To_Use_iPhone_Camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to find out more about iPhone Photo Academy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5n5FOrg_kHM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/ipa\/?utm_campaign=Blog_DS&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_content=Video_3_Quick_Ways_To_Open_Camera&amp;utm_term=Article_How_To_Use_iPhone_Camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">My iPhone Photo Academy online course<\/a> shows you how to take incredible photos that everyone adores. Join now and discover how to create pictures that you&#8217;ll be proud to look at years later.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/ipa\/?utm_campaign=Blog_DS&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_content=Video_3_Quick_Ways_To_Open_Camera&amp;utm_term=Article_How_To_Use_iPhone_Camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65753 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/18355\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re already using your iPhone when you want to take a photo, use one of the following techniques to open the camera.<\/p>\n<p>If the Home screen is visible, tap the <strong>Camera<\/strong> app icon.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23316\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a good idea to add the Camera icon to the dock at the bottom of the screen. This makes it easier to find, so you&#8217;ll be able to open it more quickly.<\/p>\n<p>To add the <strong>Camera<\/strong> icon to the dock, tap and hold the icon until it starts to jiggle. Drag the icon to the dock at the bottom of the screen. Then tap <strong>Done<\/strong> at the top right.<\/p>\n<p>Note that you can only have four icons in the dock. So if the dock is already full, you&#8217;ll need to drag one of the other icons out of the dock first.<\/p>\n<p>What if you&#8217;re using a different app and want to quickly open the camera? There&#8217;s no need to close the app you&#8217;re using.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, swipe down from the top right of the screen (on older iPhones swipe up from the bottom edge). This opens the Control Center where you can tap the <strong>Camera<\/strong> icon.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23315\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to take great pictures with your iPhone, you have to be ready to shoot quickly.<\/p>\n<p>With these iPhone camera tricks, you can start shooting in a second or two. So you&#8217;ll never miss a great photo opportunity again!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Camera Grid\">2. Turn On The Camera Grid For Improved Composition<\/h2>\n<p>The iPhone Camera app lets you display gridlines on the screen. The grid has two horizontal and two vertical lines as shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23320\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These gridlines help you create photos with better\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-photo-composition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">composition<\/a>.\u00a0For example, you can use it to compose your shot according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/rule-of-thirds-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rule of thirds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This rule states that it&#8217;s better to place your subject off-center, rather than in the middle of the frame. Use the grid to position your subject where two of the gridlines meet.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23321\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/composition-landscapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shooting landscape photos<\/a>, position the horizon along the top or bottom gridline, rather than across the middle.<\/p>\n<p>The grid is also an amazing tool for keeping your iPhone straight when taking photos. You can line up the horizon with a horizontal gridline to ensure your photo is level.<\/p>\n<p>To switch on the gridlines, open the\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong> app and select\u00a0<strong>Camera<\/strong>. Ensure the <strong>Grid<\/strong> option is on (green).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26554\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Close <strong>Settings<\/strong>, and open the <strong>Camera<\/strong> app again. The gridlines will be visible in the viewfinder.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26555\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enabling the grid feature also activates the leveling tool. This tool helps you take level photos when shooting straight up or down.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">food photography<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/still-life-composition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">still life photography<\/a> where you need to shoot from above. And it&#8217;s great if you want to shoot straight up, for example, to photograph a decorative ceiling.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23334\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you point your iPhone up or down, you&#8217;ll see a pair of white and yellow crosshairs in the middle of the screen. When your iPhone is parallel with the ground or ceiling, the crosshairs merge into a single yellow cross.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Shooting Mode\">3. Choose The Perfect Shooting Mode<\/h2>\n<p>The iPhone Camera app has several photo and video shooting modes.<\/p>\n<p>Swipe left or right to scroll through the different camera modes at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26556\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can choose from <strong>Photo<\/strong>, <strong>Portrait<\/strong>, <strong>Pano<\/strong>, <strong>Video<\/strong>, <strong>Time Lapse<\/strong>, and <strong>Slo-Mo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-xs-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone XS<\/a> and older, you&#8217;ll also have <strong>Square<\/strong> shooting mode.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26562\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To shoot in <strong>Square<\/strong> mode on <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-11-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 11<\/a>, go to\u00a0<strong>Photo<\/strong> mode, then tap the up arrow at the top of the screen. At the bottom of the screen, tap <strong>4:3<\/strong> and select\u00a0<strong>Square<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26557\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, what are each of these shooting modes for?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Photo <\/strong>mode captures a standard rectangular photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26559\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Square<\/strong> mode crops the frame to a square format.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26558\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/portrait-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Portrait<\/strong> mode<\/a> lets you <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/how-to-blur-background-on-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blur the background in your photos<\/a>. It&#8217;s perfect for capturing beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/portraits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">portrait photos<\/a> of people and pets.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26566\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Note that Portrait mode is available on the new <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-11-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max<\/a>. It&#8217;s also available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-xs-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone XS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-xs-vs-iphone-xs-max-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone XS Max<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/iphone-xr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone XR<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-x-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone X<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-8-plus-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 8 Plus<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-7-plus-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 7 Plus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pano<\/strong> mode lets you <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/panoramic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">capture super-wide panoramic shots<\/a>. This is great for <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/wide-landscape-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wide landscapes<\/a> and cityscapes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26560\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To capture a panorama, hold your iPhone in vertical orientation, then tap the shutter button. Move your phone across the scene in the direction of the arrow. Tap the shutter button to end the capture.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26561\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Video<\/strong> mode allows you to record <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/video-editing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">videos<\/a> with your iPhone. Use it to make home movies, or share short video clips on social media.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26565\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Slo-Mo<\/strong> mode captures slow-motion video. It&#8217;s perfect for slowing down fast-moving subjects.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26563\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-time-lapse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Time-Lapse<\/strong> mode<\/a> creates sped-up video footage. Use it to speed up the motion of slow-moving subjects, such as clouds moving across the sky.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26564\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click the Play button to watch this time-lapse video of candles burning down:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MJAWRQgHhGI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"iPhone Lenses\">4. Switch Between Wide, Ultra Wide &amp; Telephoto Lenses<\/h2>\n<p>Do you have an iPhone with two or three rear-facing lenses?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26567\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If so, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-11-lenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">switch between the iPhone camera lenses<\/a> to zoom in and out on the scene.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-11-vs-iphone-11-pro-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>iPhone 11 Pro<\/strong> and <strong>iPhone 11 Pro Max<\/strong><\/a> have three lenses: <strong>Wide<\/strong>, <strong>Ultra Wide<\/strong>, and <strong>Telephoto<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26569\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>iPhone 11<\/strong> has two lenses: <strong>Wide<\/strong> and <strong>Ultra Wide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26568\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Older dual-lens iPhones have the <strong>Wide<\/strong> and\u00a0<strong>Telephoto<\/strong> lenses. And single-lens iPhones just have the\u00a0<strong>Wide<\/strong> lens.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a dual or triple-lens iPhone, read on to learn how to switch between lenses while shooting.<\/p>\n<p>In the iPhone Camera app, you&#8217;ll see the <strong>Zoom<\/strong> icons at the bottom of the viewfinder.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26570\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>0.5x<\/strong> is the <strong>Ultra Wide<\/strong> lens. <strong>1x<\/strong> is the <strong>Wide lens<\/strong>. And <strong>2x <\/strong>is the <strong>Telephoto<\/strong> lens.<\/p>\n<p>Note that you&#8217;ll only see the numbers corresponding to the lenses that you have on your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>Tap <strong>0.5x<\/strong> to use the <strong>Ultra Wide<\/strong> lens.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26574\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap <strong>1x<\/strong> to switch to the <strong>Wide<\/strong> lens.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26575\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And tap <strong>2x<\/strong> for the <strong>Telephoto<\/strong> lens.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26576\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>1x Wide<\/strong> lens has a moderately wide angle of view. This lens is suitable for most shooting situations.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26573\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>0.5x Ultra Wide<\/strong> lens has a much wider field of view. This lens lets you capture more of the scene, which is perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/landscape-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">landscapes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/busy-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cityscapes<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/architecture-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">large buildings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26572\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>2x Telephoto<\/strong> lens lets you zoom in to get a closer view of distant subjects. It&#8217;s perfect when you can&#8217;t physically get closer to your subject.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26571\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"Night Mode\">5. Use iPhone 11 Night Mode To Capture Stunning Low Light Photos<\/h2>\n<p>Do you have the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max?<\/p>\n<p>If so, your <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-11-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 11 Camera app<\/a> comes with an amazing new feature called <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-night-mode-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Night mode<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Night mode allows you to capture incredible color and detail in your low light photos.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26577\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The great thing about Night mode is\u00a0that it comes on automatically when you&#8217;re shooting in low light.<\/p>\n<p>Just make sure you have the\u00a0<strong>1x<\/strong> Wide lens or <strong>2x<\/strong> Telephoto lens selected. (You can&#8217;t use Night mode with the 0.5x Ultra Wide lens.)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26578\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the light is moderately low (but not very dark), the <strong>Night mode<\/strong> icon will be white.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26579\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This means Night mode isn&#8217;t yet active&#8230; but it&#8217;s available to use if you wish.\u00a0To activate Night mode, tap the white <strong>Night mode<\/strong>\u00a0icon so it turns yellow.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26580\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Note that if the scene has very low light, Night mode will automatically switch on.<\/p>\n<p>The number on the yellow <strong>Night mode<\/strong> icon indicates the exposure time, e.g., 1 second, 3 seconds, etc. This is the time it will take to capture the image when you press the shutter.<\/p>\n<p>You can adjust the exposure time using the slider at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26583\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can use the <strong>Auto<\/strong> exposure time, or drag the slider to the right to set the exposure time to <strong>Max<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26584\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To switch off Night mode, drag the slider left to the <strong>Off<\/strong> position.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26585\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re ready to take a photo, tap the shutter button.<\/p>\n<p>Hold your iPhone still until the shot is complete. The steadier your camera, the sharper your picture will be.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26586\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When using Night mode, keep in mind that you need some kind of light in the scene. It could be a lamp, a candle, street lights, or even car headlights.<\/p>\n<p>If there&#8217;s no light in the scene, you won&#8217;t get good results. But with a bit of illumination, you can capture wonderfully detailed night photos!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26587\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Note that if you&#8217;re taking pictures in medium to low light, and Night mode <em>isn&#8217;t<\/em> switched on, your camera may use Deep Fusion instead.<\/p>\n<p>Deep Fusion is an automatic camera feature (you can&#8217;t control it) that captures better texture and detail in medium to low light scenes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Portrait Mode\">6. Use Portrait Mode For Beautifully Blurred Backgrounds<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/portrait-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portrait mode<\/a> is an incredible iPhone camera feature that blurs the background in your photos.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23311\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can use Portrait mode to shoot stunning portrait photos of people and pets.<\/p>\n<p>But you can also use it to blur the background behind any foreground subject.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26588\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Normally you could only achieve a shallow depth of field (blurred background) with a DSLR camera.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23312\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But Portrait mode lets you recreate this effect with your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>To shoot in Portrait mode, select <strong>Portrait<\/strong> from the list of shooting modes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26600\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ensure your subject is between two and eight feet from the camera. And wait for the yellow focus box to appear around the subject&#8217;s face.<\/p>\n<p>When Portrait mode is ready, the words <strong>Natural Light<\/strong> appear in yellow. (On iPhone 7 Plus, you&#8217;ll see the words <strong>Depth Effect<\/strong>.)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26597\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, you can switch between the <strong>1x<\/strong> Wide and\u00a0<strong>2x<\/strong> Telephoto lenses if you wish.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26592\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re ready, tap the shutter button to take a beautiful portrait photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26599\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Portrait mode is one of the best iPhone camera settings for shooting beautiful images. But you can do even more with Portrait mode\u00a0<em>after<\/em> taking a photo!<\/p>\n<p>On newer iPhones (iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XS, XS Max, and XR) you can control the strength of the background blur.<\/p>\n<p>Open your portrait photo in the <strong>Photos<\/strong> app, then tap\u00a0<strong>Edit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26595\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the\u00a0<strong>f\/number<\/strong> icon at the top left.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26596\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Depth<\/strong> slider will appear beneath your photo. Drag the slider left or right to adjust the blur strength.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26593\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Portrait mode also includes a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/portrait-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portrait Lighting feature<\/a>. This allows you to\u00a0add studio lighting effects to your portrait photos (not available on the iPhone 7 Plus).<\/p>\n<p>You can change the Portrait Lighting mode at the time of shooting or afterward\u00a0in editing. It&#8217;s easier to experiment with the different Portrait Lighting options after you&#8217;ve taken the photo.<\/p>\n<p>In the editing screen of the Photos app, tap the <strong>Portrait Lighting<\/strong> (hexagon) icon at the top left. The <strong>Portrait Lighting<\/strong> icons appear beneath your photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26601\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Swipe across the <strong>Portrait Lighting<\/strong> icons and select an effect, e.g. <strong>Studio Light<\/strong>, <strong>Contour Light<\/strong>, <strong>Stage Light<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26591\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26590\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can adjust the intensity of the light effect using the slider at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26589\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Portrait mode is a powerful way of creating professional-looking iPhone photos. However, the results aren&#8217;t always perfect.<\/p>\n<p>For example, some of your subject&#8217;s hair might appear blurred when it should be sharp. Or some of the background might appear sharp when it should be blurred.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not happy with the results, you can always remove the depth effect and revert to the regular image.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, tap\u00a0<strong>Portrait<\/strong> at the top of the editing screen. You can switch the blur back on at any time by tapping\u00a0<strong>Portrait<\/strong> again.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26598\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re happy with your edit, tap <strong>Done<\/strong> to save the changes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Burst Mode\">7. Use Burst Mode For Amazing Action Shots<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-burst-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burst mode<\/a> is one of those hidden iPhone camera features that you might not even realize is there.<\/p>\n<p>But once you discover it, you&#8217;ll see a huge improvement when <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/moving-subjects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photographing moving subjects<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23341\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Burst mode takes ten photos per second for as long as you hold down the shutter button.<\/p>\n<p>This makes it easy to capture the perfect action as your subject moves through the scene.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26604\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On <strong>iPhone 11<\/strong>, <strong>11 Pro<\/strong>, and <strong>11 Pro Max<\/strong>, activate burst mode by sliding the shutter button to the left. The camera will keep taking photos until you release your finger from the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26602\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On <strong>iPhone XS<\/strong> and older, just hold down the shutter button to shoot in burst mode.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26834\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After shooting a burst of images, you can choose the best photos from the sequence and delete the rest.<\/p>\n<p>To select the best images, open your burst in the <strong>Photos<\/strong> app. Tap <strong>Select<\/strong> at the bottom of the screen. Then scroll through the images and select the ones you want to keep.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23314\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap <strong>Done<\/strong>. Then tap\u00a0<strong>Keep Only Favorites<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You should use burst mode whenever there&#8217;s movement or unpredictability in the scene.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26603\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/children-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photographing children<\/a>, animals, birds, and water splashes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23310\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also great for capturing magical moments in street photography. Try using burst mode to capture the perfect stride or pose.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26605\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Live Photos\">8. Shoot Live Photos To Bring Your Images To Life<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/live-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Live Photos<\/a> is an exciting iPhone camera feature that brings your photos to life.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than freezing a moment in time with a still photo, a Live Photo creates a wonderful moving image.<\/p>\n<p>It works by capturing the moments before and after you take a picture. The result is a 3-second video, complete with movement and sound.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a Live Photo shot at the beach. Hit the Play button to see how it captured the movement of the water and people.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XsYfjYYCyX4?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Note that Live Photos is only available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/new-iphone-6s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 6s<\/a> and newer.<\/p>\n<p>Switch on Live Photos by tapping the <strong>Live Photos<\/strong> (circles) icon at the top of the Camera app. (If the icon has a line through it, Live Photos is off.)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26612\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you press the shutter button, the camera saves video footage of the 1.5 seconds before and 1.5 seconds after that moment.<\/p>\n<p>After shooting a Live Photo, play it back by holding down on the screen.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019ve captured a Live Photo, you can apply a Loop, Bounce or Long Exposure effect if you wish. To access these effects, open your Live Photo then swipe up.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23336\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Loop<\/strong> turns your Live Photo into a continuous video loop. <strong>Bounce<\/strong> makes your Live Photo play forwards and then in reverse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Long Exposure<\/strong> creates a <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/live-photos-long-exposure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beautiful slow shutter effect<\/a>, blurring any movement captured. This is perfect for creating a silky smooth effect on waterfalls and rivers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26613\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What if you want to share a Live Photo?<\/p>\n<p>Most methods of sending a Live Photo result in a still image. But there is an easy way of sharing a Live Photo: save it as a video, first! For more on this, read our guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/live-photo-to-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to save a Live Photo as video.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Use Live Photos whenever there\u2019s movement or sound in the scene that you\u2019d like to capture. It works particularly well when <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photographing people<\/a> &#8211; especially children. And it&#8217;s great for <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/water-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">capturing scenes with flowing water<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B8zZDZZv0Os?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Live Photos is also perfect for situations where the sound adds an extra sensory element. For example, you could capture birdsong or the sound of water when you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shooting in nature<\/a>. Or why not capture the sounds of a bustling city scene?<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re unlikely to use Live Photos for all your shots. But it&#8217;s perfect for preserving those moments that you couldn&#8217;t capture in a still photo.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"QuickTake\">9. Capture Photos &amp; Videos At The Same Time With iPhone 11 QuickTake<\/h2>\n<p>Do you sometimes wish you could capture photos and videos at the same time?<\/p>\n<p>With the iPhone 11 models, you can!<\/p>\n<p>The iPhone 11 Camera app has a new feature called <strong>QuickTake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than having to switch to\u00a0<strong>Video<\/strong> mode to shoot a video, you can record video while you&#8217;re in <strong>Photo<\/strong> mode.<\/p>\n<p>Simply hold down the shutter button to start capturing video. The shutter button will turn red. And the video timer will appear at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26608\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Release your finger to stop recording video.\u00a0Or, to keep recording video without having to hold down the shutter, slide the shutter button to the right and release it.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26609\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you wish, you can tap the white shutter button on the right to take photos while you&#8217;re recording video.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26610\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To stop recording video, tap the red record\/shutter button.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26611\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Focus\">10. Set The Focus For Pin-Sharp Images<\/h2>\n<p>In many situations, the iPhone&#8217;s autofocus does an excellent job of capturing <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/sharp-iphone-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sharply-focused images<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26614\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But sometimes, you need more control over which area of the scene is in focus.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do you <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/focus-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">set the focus point in your photos<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23326\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s actually very easy!<\/p>\n<p>Frame your shot, then tap the spot that you want in sharp focus. This would usually be your main subject. A yellow square appears to indicate the focus point.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26615\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to take several photos with the same focus point, you can lock the focus.<\/p>\n<p>Lock focus by tapping and holding the screen where you want the focus to be. When <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/ae-af-lock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>AE\/AF<\/strong> Lock<\/a> appears at the top of the screen, release your finger.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26616\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When focus is locked, you can take as many pictures as you want without the focus point changing.<\/p>\n<p>To unlock the focus point, tap anywhere on the screen.<\/p>\n<p>Setting the focus point is especially important when <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/nature-close-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shooting close-up photos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When the lens is close to the subject, you&#8217;ll get a shallow depth of field. This means only a small area of the scene will be in focus, while the rest appears blurred.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23325\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, knowing how to take good photos with iPhone involves getting the subject in perfect focus. This is an easy way to start taking better photos today!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Exposure\">11. Adjust Exposure For Perfect Brightness Levels<\/h2>\n<p>Exposure is another important iPhone camera feature that you should master.<\/p>\n<p>Exposure refers to the brightness of a photo.<\/p>\n<p>An under-exposed photo looks too dark, while an over-exposed photo looks too bright.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26617\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A well-exposed photo will have great color and detail.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23339\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So how do you control exposure in the iPhone Camera app?<\/p>\n<p>When you tap to set focus, the camera automatically sets the exposure (brightness) of the photo. It sets the exposure level based on the area you tap.<\/p>\n<p>If you tap a bright area of the scene, the bright parts will be correctly exposed with plenty of color and detail. So in a landscape scene, you can avoid the sky being over-exposed by tapping an area of bright sky.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23338\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But keep in mind that the darker areas of the scene may appear under-exposed (which can actually look good if you want your subject to appear as a <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/silhouette-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">silhouette<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>If you tap a dark area, the camera exposes for the dark parts of the scene. In other words, you&#8217;ll see color and detail in the dark areas of the image. However, the brighter areas, such as the sky, may appear over-exposed (as shown below).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23309\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Look at the examples below. Tapping to set focus on different parts of the scene has a big effect on exposure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23331\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But you might not want the focus and exposure points to be the same. For example, you might want to focus on a subject in the foreground while exposing for the sky.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s not a problem! The iPhone provides an easy way to adjust exposure after setting the focus point.<\/p>\n<p>After tapping to set focus, simply swipe up or down to adjust the exposure (brightness). Swipe up to make the image brighter or down to make it darker.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26618\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the exposure levels look good, tap the shutter to take a photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26619\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"HDR\">12. Use HDR To Capture More Detail In High Contrast Scenes<\/h2>\n<p>How do you take perfectly-exposed photos of high contrast scenes?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26621\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You use <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/hdr-meaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HDR<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. Without HDR, your camera will struggle to capture all of the detail in a high contrast scene.<\/p>\n<p>In the photo below, notice how the bright areas of the sky are completely white with no detail at all.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23340\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>HDR allows you to create\u00a0a well-lit photo with plenty of color and detail in both the shadows and the highlights.<\/p>\n<p>It works by capturing several photos of the scene at different brightness levels. These images are then automatically blended to create an evenly-exposed photo.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26620\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>HDR is ideal for landscape photography where you have a bright sky and a darker foreground. It allows you to capture stunning images that are rich in color and detail.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do you <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/hdr-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">use HDR in the Camera app<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>You actually have two options:<\/p>\n<p>You can switch on <strong>Smart HDR<\/strong> so the camera automatically takes HDR photos whenever necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Or you can manually control the <strong>HDR<\/strong> setting in the Camera app.<\/p>\n<p>If you have one of the iPhone 11 models, I&#8217;d recommend using Smart HDR.<\/p>\n<p>Smart HDR on iPhone 11 creates stunning, well-lit images. And you won&#8217;t even have to think about it. The camera will just use HDR whenever it needs to.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26622\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have an older iPhone, you might prefer to control HDR manually.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Because the HDR feature on older iPhone models doesn&#8217;t always produce the best results. Sometimes the non-HDR photo will look better.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23313\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whichever iPhone you have, check your HDR settings by going to <strong>Settings &gt; Camera<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you want the camera to automatically use HDR, ensure <strong>Smart HDR<\/strong> (Auto HDR on some older iPhones) is switched on.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26626\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d prefer to control HDR manually, switch <strong>Smart HDR<\/strong> off.<\/p>\n<p>When Smart HDR is switched off, you&#8217;ll see an\u00a0<strong>HDR<\/strong> icon in the Camera app.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26628\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the\u00a0<strong>HDR<\/strong> icon to switch it on or off. (HDR is off when there&#8217;s a line through the icon).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26627\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve chosen to control HDR manually, remember to switch it on when shooting high-contrast scenes. Otherwise, you can end up with over-exposed highlights as shown above.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Hidden Controls\">13. Access More iPhone Camera Controls<\/h2>\n<p>If you have the iPhone XS or older, you&#8217;ll see a row of icons at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>From left to right, these icons allow you to adjust the following settings: <strong>Flash<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>HDR<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Live Photos<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Timer<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Filters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26629\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But on the iPhone 11 models, some of the camera controls are hidden. To display the icons, tap the up arrow at the top of the screen. Or swipe up on the viewfinder.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26323\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A row of icons will appear near the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26322\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From left to right, these icons are:\u00a0<strong>Flash<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Night mode <\/strong>(only visible when shooting in low light),\u00a0<strong>Live Photos<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Aspect Ratio<\/strong>, <strong>Timer<\/strong>, <strong>Filters<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>HDR<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>(Note that you won&#8217;t see the <strong>HDR<\/strong> icon if you&#8217;ve switched on\u00a0<strong>Smart HDR<\/strong> in Settings.)<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at the settings that we haven&#8217;t covered yet in this tutorial.<\/p>\n<p>Keep the <strong>Flash<\/strong> setting switched off&#8230; unless you specifically want to light up the scene with flash.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26324\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can\u00a0capture photos using one of three aspect ratios: <strong>Square<\/strong>, <strong>4:3<\/strong> (standard rectangle), or <strong>16:9<\/strong> (wide).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26325\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Square<\/strong> and <strong>16:9<\/strong> will crop part of your image. So I&#8217;d recommend you shoot in <strong>4:3<\/strong> aspect ratio.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Timer<\/strong> icon lets you set a delay between pressing the shutter and capturing the photo. If you don&#8217;t want to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-camera-timer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone camera timer<\/a>, ensure this setting is switched off.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26326\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Filters<\/strong> icon allows you to quickly change the color tone of your photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26328\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many of the filters add a vintage look to your image. And you can even convert your photo to <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/black-white-editing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">black and white<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26327\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also apply or remove these filters when <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/how-to-edit-photos-on-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">editing images in the <strong>Photos\u00a0<\/strong>app<\/a>. For this reason, it&#8217;s usually better to take the photo without any filter, and then experiment with them in editing.<\/p>\n<p>To shoot without a filter, select the <strong>Original<\/strong> filter on the far left.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26329\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To hide the camera controls icons again, tap the down arrow at the top of the screen. Or swipe down on the viewfinder.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26330\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you struggling to take good photos with your iPhone camera? It&#8217;s actually easier than you think! 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