{"id":71884,"date":"2018-09-25T04:24:43","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T11:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/?p=71884"},"modified":"2019-12-10T08:49:43","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T16:49:43","slug":"iphone-8-plus-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-8-plus-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use iPhone 8 Plus Camera To Shoot Incredible iPhone Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you struggling to take beautiful photos with your iPhone 8 Plus camera? Capturing incredible iPhone images can seem difficult, but it\u2019s actually easy to get the hang of. In this article, you\u2019ll learn how to effortlessly operate your iPhone 8 Plus camera. And you\u2019ll come away with the ability to take jaw-dropping iPhone photos that will satisfy you for years to come.<\/p>\n

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Table Of Contents: iPhone 8 Plus Camera Features<\/h2>\n

Click any title link below to go straight to that section of the article:<\/p>\n

1. Quickly Open The Camera For Fast Photography<\/a>
\n2. Activate The Gridlines For Well-Composed Photos<\/a>
\n3. Use The Volume Controls To Take Photos Unobtrusively<\/a>
\n4. Pick a Shooting Mode To Create The Best Photos<\/a>
\n5. Turn On Portrait Mode For Beautiful Portrait Shots<\/a>
\n6. Focus Manually For Tack Sharp Images<\/a>
\n7. Expose Manually To Capture Perfect Detail<\/a>
\n8. Activate HDR For Shooting High-Contrast Scenes<\/a>
\n9. Use The Telephoto Lens To Get Closer To Your Subjects<\/a>
\n10. Turn On Live Photos To Record Special Moments In Time<\/a>
\n11. Use The Self-Timer For Hands Free Shooting<\/a>
\n12. Use Burst Mode For Unbelievable Action Shots<\/a>
\n13. How Does iPhone 8 Plus Camera Compare To Other iPhones?<\/a><\/p>\n

1. Quickly Open The Camera For Fast Photography<\/h2>\n

Do you fail to capture beautiful photographs because you can\u2019t get your iPhone camera app<\/a> open fast enough? If so, you don\u2019t have to worry any longer. Because there are actually three fast ways you can open your iPhone 8 Plus camera.<\/p>\n

First, you can quickly open your camera from the lock screen\u2014without even entering your passcode.<\/p>\n

Press the power button or the Home button to reach the iPhone 8+ lock screen. Then swipe left. The camera will spring open, ready for action. This is a fantastic way to get those split-second, once-in-a-lifetime shots.<\/p>\n

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Second, you can open the camera from the Control Center.<\/p>\n

Access the Control Center on your iPhone by swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen. A set of icons will slide upward\u2014this is the Control Center. Look for the Camera icon in the bottom right-hand corner. Select the icon to open the iPhone camera.<\/p>\n

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Does it matter how your iPhone screen is being used at the time (e.g., whether it’s on the lock screen, on Netflix, etc.)? Fortunately, no! You can pull up the Control Center no matter how you’re using your iPhone.<\/p>\n

Third, you can open your iPhone camera the classic way: from the Camera icon on the Home screen. Simply tap the icon to access the Camera app. To do this quickly, I recommend placing your Camera icon in the dock at the bottom of the Home screen.<\/p>\n

How do you place your camera in the dock?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s quite simple! Tap and hold any Home screen icon. After a moment, the icons will begin to jiggle. Drag the Camera icon down to the dock.<\/p>\n

Finally, press the Home button to stop the icons from shaking.<\/p>\n

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Now you know three speedy ways to open the camera on iPhone 8 Plus. You won\u2019t struggle to get those spur-of-the-moment shots any longer. You\u2019ll be able to open your iPhone camera quickly\u2014and the results will show in your photos!<\/p>\n

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2. Activate The Gridlines For Well-Composed Photos<\/h2>\n

Do you want to instantly improve your compositions? Then use the camera gridlines.<\/p>\n

The camera gridlines are a set of lines that split the screen into thirds, as shown below.<\/p>\n

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Camera gridlines allow you to effortlessly use the rule of thirds<\/a>, a fundamental composition principle<\/a>. The rule of thirds helps you create stronger, more impactful images.<\/p>\n

According to the rule of thirds, it is best to place your horizon lines along one of the gridlines. The same goes for your main subject: place it along one of the gridlines. If you can place your subject at the intersection of two lines (known as junction points), even better!<\/p>\n

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But how do you activate the gridlines?<\/p>\n

To turn on the gridlines, select the Settings<\/strong> icon on the Home screen. Scroll down and press Camera<\/strong>. Then select the Grid<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n

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That’s it! Now you’ll be able to effortlessly use the rule of thirds in your photos. And your compositions will immediately improve.<\/p>\n

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To create more pleasing images, align your subjects with the gridlines and junction points. Activating the gridlines will help you do this\u2014and you\u2019ll really take your compositions to the next level.<\/p>\n

3. Use The Volume Controls To Take Photos Unobtrusively<\/h2>\n

Do you sometimes wish you could take photos without attracting attention?<\/p>\n

If so, you\u2019re going to love this trick. You see, there are actually two simple ways that you can take photos with your iPhone 8 Plus camera<\/a>\u2014without even touching the shutter button!<\/p>\n

Make sure that you have the Camera app open. Then press either of the volume buttons on the side of your iPhone to take a photo.<\/p>\n

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You can also take a photo with the built-in volume controls on your Apple headphones. First, plug your headphones into the iPhone. You need non-wireless headphones, which come with your iPhone 8 Plus. Then press either the volume up or volume down button to take a photo.<\/p>\n

This trick is fantastic when you’re\u00a0taking photos of strangers<\/a>, or even of people who are camera-shy. If you\u2019re taking photos in public, you can pretend that you\u2019re casually listening to music\u2014when you\u2019re actually snapping beautiful photographs!<\/p>\n

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By using the volume controls to trip the shutter, you will be able to remain unnoticed by everyone around you. You\u2019ll be able to take photos quietly and unobtrusively. You’ll be invisible, but your photos will be stunning.<\/p>\n

4. Pick a Shooting Mode To Create The Best Photos<\/h2>\n

The number of iPhone 8 Plus shooting modes can seem overwhelming. You open the camera, and you see a whole slew of options across the bottom: Photo, Portrait, Square, Pano, etc. But what do they all mean? And how do you choose which one to use for beautiful iPhone 8 Plus photography?<\/p>\n

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I have good news for you: 95% of the time, you can keep your camera set to Photo<\/strong> mode, and you\u2019ll be able to capture stunning images. This should be your go-to camera mode.<\/p>\n

But what about the other modes? How do you use them to take stunning images?<\/p>\n

Square<\/strong><\/a> mode crops the field of view so that you can take square photos. This can be great for composing images, especially more abstract images.<\/p>\n

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However, it\u2019s generally best to work in Photo mode and simply crop your photo into a square later. This is because Square mode decreases resolution by cropping the photo ahead of time, and this change is irreversible.<\/p>\n

Time-Lapse<\/strong><\/a> mode allows you to record a special type of video with your iPhone camera. It takes a series of photos over a period of time and creates a video. When you play it back, you\u2019ll see a scene changing over time. This can be great when you want to capture a video of a subtly changing scene.<\/p>\n