{"id":28877,"date":"2019-10-29T00:15:30","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T07:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/?p=28877"},"modified":"2021-07-06T02:53:56","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T09:53:56","slug":"iphone-burst-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-burst-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use iPhone Burst Mode For Incredible Action Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you struggle to take great action shots with your iPhone? Photographing <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/moving-subjects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">moving subjects<\/a> can be challenging. But there&#8217;s an easy way to ensure you never miss a great photo opportunity again: use iPhone burst mode. In this tutorial, you&#8217;ll discover how to use burst mode to take incredible action photos every time!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24670\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How To Use iPhone Burst Mode<\/h2>\n<p>Burst mode is an <a href=\"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-camera-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone camera setting<\/a> that lets you take ten photos per second.<\/p>\n<p>This maximizes your chances of capturing a moving subject in the perfect position or pose.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24243\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But how do you activate burst mode on your iPhone?<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s actually really simple!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/23330\/1120\/iPhone-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Open the built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone Camera app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-xs-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone XS<\/a>, iPhone XR, <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-11-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 11<\/a>, or iPhone 12, slide the shutter button to the left.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/27034\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The camera will keep taking photos until you release the shutter button.<\/p>\n<p>If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-x-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iPhone X<\/a> or older, just hold down the shutter button to shoot in burst mode (you don&#8217;t need to drag the button).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/27033\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To see burst mode in action, watch this video from our <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/ipa\/?utm_campaign=blog-DS&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_content=iphone-burst-mode&amp;utm_term=blog-readers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone Photo Academy<\/a> online course:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DYr7szrcIFs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/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=iphone-burst-mode&amp;utm_term=blog-readers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our iPhone Photo Academy course<\/a> shows you how to take incredible iPhone photos that everyone adores and 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=iphone-burst-mode&amp;utm_term=blog-readers\" 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<h2>How To View Burst Photos On iPhone<\/h2>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve finished shooting, you can view your burst photos and select the images you want to keep.<\/p>\n<p>Open the <strong>Photos<\/strong> app, then locate the set of burst photos that you want to look at.<\/p>\n<p>Images captured in burst mode will appear in your main photo library\u00a0as well as the special <strong>Bursts <\/strong>album (you&#8217;ll find this in the <a href=\"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-photo-albums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Albums section of the Photos app<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/27036\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap on the burst image thumbnail that you want to open.<\/p>\n<p>Tap <strong>Select<\/strong>. Then swipe across the photos and select the images you want to keep. To select an image, tap the small circle at the bottom right corner of the photo (a checkmark appears when selected).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/27037\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap <strong>Done<\/strong> when you&#8217;ve selected the photos you want to keep. Then tap <strong>Keep Only Favorites<\/strong> to save just the images you selected. The other images will be deleted.<\/p>\n<p>The pictures that you chose to keep will now appear in your photo library as individual images. From there you can open and <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/how-to-edit-photos-on-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">edit the photos<\/a> as normal.<\/p>\n<h2>When To Use iPhone Burst Mode<\/h2>\n<p>You know how to shoot burst mode photos. And you know how to view and select burst mode photos on iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>But when should you actually use burst mode? And what tricks can you use to ensure you get the most out of burst mode?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24244\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read on to discover 11 tips for using iPhone burst mode to capture incredible photos&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>1. Take Crisp, Clear Action Shots<\/h2>\n<p>Burst mode is an ideal way to capture action photos like people jumping, skateboarding, or even <a href=\"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/underwater-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">swimming underwater<\/a> (if you have an underwater housing\/case for your phone).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24255\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Burst photos are\u00a0perfect because they\u00a0allow you to capture multiple shots as your subject moves. Just keep your finger pressed down on the shutter button while the subject moves through the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve taken a set\u00a0of burst photos, you can then select the best shots from the action sequence.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24264\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The key to capturing the perfect moment is to begin shooting before the person starts jumping or moving through the scene.<\/p>\n<p>This allows you to capture the whole movement from start to finish. The result will be a sequence of images that are taken in very quick succession.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24254\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Somewhere within this sequence of shots, you should have at least one image that you&#8217;re happy with &#8211; where the composition is perfect and the subject is sharp and in just the right pose.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t use burst mode for these types of action shots, you&#8217;ll struggle to get a good shot because the subject is moving so fast. But with iPhone burst mode you&#8217;re pretty much guaranteed to get a good shot in one take.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24670\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>2. Take Flattering Candid Shots Of People<\/h2>\n<p>The best <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photos of people<\/a> are usually candid, unposed shots. Candid photos are taken when the subject isn&#8217;t actually looking at the camera, or even aware that the photo is being taken.<\/p>\n<p>The problem with this, however, is that your subject\u00a0is likely to be moving around as you&#8217;re taking their picture.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24249\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Capturing candid shots of people in the perfect pose is much easier if you use burst mode. Just hold down the shutter button until you\u2019re\u00a0sure you&#8217;ve captured at least one great photo.<\/p>\n<p>The photo below\u00a0<a title=\"How To Take Stunning Silhouette Photos With Your iPhone\" href=\"\/silhouettes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">captures a silhouette<\/a> of a woman in a natural pose against the sun. I took about 85 photos in burst mode to capture the perfect composition.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24241\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Burst mode allowed me to capture the woman in a beautiful pose with her glasses silhouetted against the sky.<\/p>\n<p>The candid photo below\u00a0was taken in burst mode because\u00a0both the man and the falcon were in constant motion. The final result was a wonderful moment in which both the man and his bird have identical facial expressions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24237\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>3. Capture The Perfect Facial Expression In Portrait Photos<\/h2>\n<p>In\u00a0<a title=\"How To Take Wonderful Portrait Photos With Your iPhone\" href=\"\/portraits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">portrait photography<\/a>, your subject is usually posed while\u00a0sitting or standing still. So why would you want to use burst mode?<\/p>\n<p>Even when a person is\u00a0posed, they\u00a0rarely stay perfectly still or keep the same facial expression for long. This makes it difficult to capture the perfect pose and expression if you only take one shot.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24235\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using burst mode for posed portraits gives your subject the freedom to blink or try out different facial expressions, knowing that you&#8217;ll capture plenty of pictures\u00a0to choose from.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24265\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using burst mode allows you to capture all of your subject&#8217;s movements, reactions and subtle changes in expression, giving you the best chance of taking a wonderful portrait photo.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Photograph The\u00a0Perfect Stride<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re photographing people who are walking, it usually looks better if you capture them while they\u2019re in full stride.\u00a0This creates a more dynamic shot with a sense of movement in the scene.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24238\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using iPhone burst mode makes it easy to capture\u00a0the perfect stride in your photos.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24239\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All you need to do is hold the shutter button down while the person takes a few steps. You&#8217;ll then have plenty of images to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>You can use the same technique when photographing animals in motion. Burst mode was the perfect tool to capture the silhouette\u00a0photo of the camels below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24236\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By being patient and using burst mode, you can capture the unique shapes of subjects on the move.<\/p>\n\n<h2>5. Capture Interactions Between People<\/h2>\n<p>Timing is the key to success when you&#8217;re capturing moments and interactions between people.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24256\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shooting with\u00a0burst mode enables you to capture unique moments that might only last a second or two.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24258\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just keep the\u00a0shutter button held down whenever you anticipate that something interesting might happen.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Make The Most Of Windy Conditions<\/h2>\n<p>When it\u2019s windy, anything swaying in the breeze\u00a0such as grass, <a title=\"10 Tips For Taking Incredible iPhone Photos Of Trees\" href=\"\/tree-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trees<\/a>, hair, or clothing can appear blurred due to its movement.<\/p>\n<p>iPhone burst mode makes it easier to capture a sharp shot of moving subjects. It&#8217;s more likely that there will be at least one picture where the subject doesn&#8217;t appear blurred.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24245\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the picture above, the long grass was blowing around in strong winds. And in the photo below the woman&#8217;s skirt was creating different shapes as it blew around in the breeze.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24240\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>iPhone burst mode made it possible to convey the movement of these subjects as they blew around in the wind while keeping the subjects sharp.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the other photos that were captured during these bursts had\u00a0motion blur, but these two images captured the subjects perfectly.<\/p>\n<h2>7.\u00a0Take Spontaneous Shots Of Children And Animals<\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"14 Tips For Taking Incredible iPhone Photos Of Children\" href=\"\/children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photographing children<\/a> can be extremely difficult. By the time you&#8217;ve taken the photo, they&#8217;ve either run out of the frame or they&#8217;re moving around so fast that they just appear as a faint blur.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24243\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using burst mode when photographing children will help you get shots without any motion blur. At the same time, you&#8217;ll be able to capture the spontaneous moments that make these photos so special.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24246\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photographing animals can be just as challenging. You can never predict what they&#8217;re going to do. So it&#8217;s best to just start shooting in burst mode to see what you can capture.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24271\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>8. Take\u00a0Perfect Group Photos<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/group-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photographing groups of people<\/a> can be tricky. It&#8217;s difficult to capture the moment when everyone is doing the right thing at the same time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24267\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No matter how well you set up the shot, there&#8217;s a good chance that someone will have their eyes closed or their mouths open.<\/p>\n<p>Using burst mode will maximize the chances of getting at least one good shot of everyone &#8211; especially if you&#8217;re shooting groups of people on the move.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24268\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Burst mode is also very useful when shooting group silhouettes. The pose and stance of each person is particularly important in these situations as their shape is the only thing that stands out.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24269\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>9. Capture Splashing Water<\/h2>\n<p>Photos of <a href=\"\/water-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">splashing water<\/a>\u00a0can be wonderful, but only if you can capture the splash and water droplets at just the right time.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re shooting waves crashing onto a beach, rocks being thrown into a pond, or children splashing in a\u00a0pool, using burst mode will make all the difference.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24233\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The trick to capturing the perfect water splash photo is to anticipate the movement of the water. Start shooting in burst mode a few seconds before you expect the splash to appear.<\/p>\n<p>So if you&#8217;re shooting waves crashing onto a beach, watch as the wave approaches the shore. Then hold down the shutter button before the waves make a splash.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24247\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Keep the shutter button held down until the splash has disappeared. Now you&#8217;ll have lots of shots to choose from. And at least one of them should capture the perfect moment with water droplets in the air.<\/p>\n<p>Without burst mode, it&#8217;s very difficult or even impossible to capture such an ideal moment.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24270\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>10. Frame The Perfect Moment<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re photographing a moving subject, such as a cyclist or a person walking across the scene, or even waves crashing onto the shore, it\u2019s important to anticipate the direction of their movement.<\/p>\n<p>You can then start shooting either before they actually enter the frame or as soon as they appear in your viewfinder.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24266\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This allows you to capture several images of the subject moving through different parts of the frame. You can then choose the best\u00a0composition.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24234\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When photographing subjects that are moving from one side of the frame to the other, it usually looks best if you leave more space in front of your subject than behind them.<\/p>\n<p>This gives the impression that the subject has space to move into, rather than appearing as if they&#8217;re just about to walk or cycle out of the photo.<\/p>\n<p>Burst mode is also a great tool for framing random motion, such as the movement of birds in the sky. Most of the images that were shot of the scene below were poor for one reason or another.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24248\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In some shots, the birds had already flown out of the scene. And in others, they appeared too far away or were in the wrong position for a good composition. In some shots, the birds appeared blurred because they were flying so fast.<\/p>\n<p>By keeping the scene framed in the viewfinder, and waiting patiently while anticipating the movement of the birds, it was possible to use burst mode to capture this one great shot where a single bird appears in the perfect pose against the sky.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Take Great Images When Your Camera Is Moving<\/h2>\n<p>If there\u2019s a chance that your hands will move, even slightly, it\u2019s worth using burst mode to ensure you get the perfect composition and focus.<\/p>\n<p>You can run into this problem when you&#8217;re standing on a moving object, such as a boat or a moving dock.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24262\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the photos above make clear, it&#8217;s tough to take a photo of moving fish from a moving dock. The task is made even harder in <a title=\"How To Take Better iPhone Photos In Low Light\" href=\"\/low-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">low light conditions<\/a> as the camera has to use a slower shutter speed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24263\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In these situations, burst mode gives you the best chance of getting at least one sharp shot. Above is a burst photo in which neither the photographer&#8217;s feet nor the fish are blurred, and everything is well positioned within the frame.<\/p>\n<p>Burst mode can also be effective when photographing an aligned composition, such as a <a title=\"7 Tips For Creating Symmetry In Your iPhone Photos\" href=\"\/finding-symmetry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">symmetrical<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"\/pattern-and-repetition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">patterned scene<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24259\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Composing a perfectly symmetrical image and deciding when to push the shutter button can be quite tricky if you&#8217;re hand-holding the camera. This is where burst mode comes in handy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/24260\/1120\/iPhone-Burst-Mode.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Burst Mode\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just hold the shutter button down while you move the camera around slightly, trying to get the perfect symmetrical composition and perspective.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you struggle to take great action shots with your iPhone? Photographing moving subjects can be challenging. But there&#8217;s an easy way to ensure you never miss a great photo opportunity again: use iPhone burst mode. 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