{"id":84224,"date":"2019-10-30T00:45:04","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T07:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/?p=84224"},"modified":"2019-12-10T04:39:32","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T12:39:32","slug":"iphone-11-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-11-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Take Stunning Photos With Your iPhone 11 Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to take stunning photos with your iPhone 11 camera? The cameras on the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-11-vs-iphone-11-pro-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro<\/a> are incredible&#8230; but you need to master the<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-camera-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> iPhone camera settings<\/a> to capture the best shots. In this tutorial, you&#8217;ll discover how to use the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro camera features to take amazing pictures!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26227\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Table Of Contents: iPhone 11 Camera<\/h2>\n<p>Click any title link below to go straight to that section of the article:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Shooting Mode\">1. Select A Photo Or Video Shooting Mode In The iPhone Camera App<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Lenses\">2. Switch Between The Wide, Ultra Wide &amp; Telephoto Lenses<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Night Mode\">3. Use Night Mode To Capture Incredible Color &amp; Detail In Low Light<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Burst Mode\">4. Use Burst Mode For Spectacular Action Shots<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Quicktake Video\">5. Shoot Photos &amp; Videos At The Same Time<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Portrait Mode\">6. Use Portrait Mode For Beautifully Blurred Backgrounds In Your Photos<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Focus\">7. Set The Focus Point For Perfectly Sharp Images<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Exposure\">8. Adjust Image Brightness With The Exposure Slider<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#HDR\">9. Switch On HDR For Improved Highlight &amp; Shadow Detail<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Deep Fusion\">10. Capture Better Texture &amp; Detail With Deep Fusion<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Live Photos\">11. Shoot Fascinating Moving Images With Live Photos<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Hidden Controls\">12. Open The Hidden iPhone 11 Camera Controls<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Shooting Mode\">1. Select A Photo Or Video Shooting Mode In The iPhone Camera App<\/h2>\n<p>The iPhone 11 Camera app has six shooting modes for different types of photography and videography:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time-Lapse<\/strong>, <strong>Slo-Mo<\/strong>, <strong>Video<\/strong>, <strong>Photo<\/strong>, <strong>Portrait<\/strong>, and <strong>Pano<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26299\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select a shooting mode by swiping left or right across the screen. (If you&#8217;re holding the iPhone horizontally, swipe up or down.)<\/p>\n<p>The selected shooting mode will appear in yellow.<\/p>\n<p>But what exactly does each shooting mode do?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Photo <\/strong>mode captures an ordinary still image.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26303\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Portrait<\/strong> mode <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/how-to-blur-background-on-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blurs the background in your iPhone photos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26367\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Portrait mode is perfect for shooting <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/portraits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional-looking portrait photos<\/a>. But you can use it to create beautiful background blur behind any kind of subject.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll learn <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/portrait-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to use Portrait mode<\/a> later in this article.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pano<\/strong> mode lets you capture super-wide <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/panoramic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">panoramic photos<\/a>. It&#8217;s great for capturing more of the scene in <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/wide-landscape-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wide landscapes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/busy-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cityscapes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26301\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In <strong>Pano<\/strong> mode, press the shutter button, then move your iPhone across the scene in the direction of the arrow. When you&#8217;re done, press the shutter button to complete the shot.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26365\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Video<\/strong> mode lets you shoot high-quality video footage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26362\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To start recording video, tap the red <strong>Record<\/strong> button. Tap it again to stop recording.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Slo-Mo<\/strong> mode captures mesmerizing slow-motion videos.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26363\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s perfect for fast-moving subjects, such as someone running or jumping. And it&#8217;s amazing for capturing water splashes.<\/p>\n<p>Tap the red\u00a0<strong>Record<\/strong> button to start recording a So-Mo. Then tap it again to stop recording.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time-Lapse<\/strong> mode does the opposite of Slo-Mo. It creates a sped-up <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-time-lapse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">time-lapse video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26364\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Again, tap the red\u00a0<strong>Record<\/strong> button to start recording your time-lapse. Tap it again to stop.<\/p>\n<p>Time-lapse is fantastic for speeding up slow-moving scenes, such as clouds, a sunset, or burning candles.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MJAWRQgHhGI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Lenses\">2. Switch Between The Wide, Ultra Wide &amp; Telephoto Lenses<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>iPhone 11<\/strong> has two rear-facing lenses: a <strong>Wide<\/strong> lens and an <strong>Ultra Wide<\/strong> lens.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26232\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>iPhone 11 Pro<\/strong> and <strong>iPhone 11 Pro Max<\/strong> have three lenses: a <strong>Wide<\/strong> lens, an <strong>Ultra Wide<\/strong> lens, and a <strong>Telephoto<\/strong> lens.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26230\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, what are each of these <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-11-lenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 11 lenses<\/a> for? And how do you switch between them?<\/p>\n<p>The Wide lens is the standard iPhone lens that gives you a moderately wide angle of view.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26334\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Ultra Wide lens gives you a much wider field of view. It allows you to capture far more of the scene (as shown below).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26333\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Ultra Wide lens is perfect for capturing wide landscapes and cityscapes. It&#8217;s also great for <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/architecture-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">architecture photography<\/a> and interior shots where you want to get more into the frame.<\/p>\n<p>The Telephoto lens allows you to zoom in to get a closer view.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26336\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This lens is perfect for situations where you can&#8217;t physically get closer to your subject.<\/p>\n<p>Switching between iPhone camera lenses is easy. You simply use 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\/26318\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the\u00a0<strong>0.5x<\/strong> icon to switch to the <strong>Ultra Wide<\/strong> lens.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26305\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the\u00a0<strong>1x<\/strong> icon to switch to the standard <strong>Wide<\/strong> lens.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26306\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, tap the <strong>2x<\/strong> icon to switch to the <strong>Telephoto<\/strong> lens. (Remember the iPhone 11 doesn&#8217;t have a Telephoto lens).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26307\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re shooting with the 1x Wide lens or 2x Telephoto lens, a wider view of the scene is displayed outside of the frame. This gives you an idea of what you can capture if you zoom out.<\/p>\n<p>If you hold down on any of the Zoom icons (<strong>0.5x<\/strong>, <strong>1x<\/strong>, or <strong>2x<\/strong>), the Zoom wheel appears.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26308\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dragging the wheel left or right lets you transition between different zoom levels.<\/p>\n<p>However, you should avoid using any zoom setting other than <strong>0.5x<\/strong>, <strong>1x<\/strong> and <strong>2x<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26366\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<p>Because any other zoom setting uses &#8220;digital zoom&#8221; which results in a poorer quality image.<\/p>\n<p><strong>0.5x<\/strong>, <strong>1x<\/strong>, and <strong>2x<\/strong> use the full optical quality of the lenses on your iPhone. So stick to these zoom settings for the highest quality images.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Night Mode\">3. Use Night Mode To Capture Incredible Color &amp; Detail In Low Light<\/h2>\n<p>Do you want to take stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/shoot-at-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">night photos<\/a> with your iPhone?<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s easy with the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Camera app!<\/p>\n<p>These iPhones come with a brand <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-night-mode-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Night mode iPhone camera feature<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26296\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Night mode allows you to capture low light photos with incredible color and detail.<\/p>\n<p>And the great thing about Night mode is that it switches on automatically in dark conditions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26298\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just ensure you&#8217;re shooting with the <strong>1x<\/strong> Wide lens or <strong>2x<\/strong> Telephoto lens. (Night mode doesn\u2019t work with the 0.5x Ultra Wide lens.)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26289\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There also needs to be some kind of light in the scene, such as a candle, a lamp, or street lights.<\/p>\n<p>When the iPhone detects you&#8217;re shooting in low light, the <strong>Night mode<\/strong> (moon) icon appears at the top left of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26290\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the light is fairly low but not too dark, the <strong>Night mode<\/strong> icon will be white.<\/p>\n<p>The white icon means Night mode isn&#8217;t yet switched on&#8230; but you have the option to switch it on to improve your shot if you wish.<\/p>\n<p>To switch on 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\/26291\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"mycenter\"><span class=\"image-share-wrap\">If the scene has very limited light,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Night mode automatically switches on. The\u00a0<strong>Night mode<\/strong> icon appears yellow when active.<\/p>\n<p>The number on the\u00a0<strong>Night mode<\/strong>\u00a0icon indicates how long it will take to capture the photo, e.g., 1 second, 3 seconds, etc.<\/p>\n<p>The slider at the bottom of the screen lets you adjust the exposure time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26297\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can choose the\u00a0<strong>Auto<\/strong> exposure time, or drag the slider to the right to increase the exposure time to <strong>Max<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To switch off Night mode, drag the slider left to the <strong>Off<\/strong> position.<\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re ready to take your shot, press the shutter button. The yellow slider will count down the seconds to the end of the exposure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26295\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hold your iPhone still until the shot is complete. The steadier the camera, the sharper your photo will be.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26293\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Night mode is one of the best iPhone camera settings on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro.<\/p>\n<p>It will dramatically improve your <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/low-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">low light photography<\/a>. Try it for yourself and see the amazing results!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Burst Mode\">4. Use Burst Mode For Spectacular Action Shots<\/h2>\n<p>Do you struggle to take good pictures of <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/moving-subjects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">moving subjects<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Pressing the shutter button at the perfect moment is challenging. But with <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-burst-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">burst mode<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone Camera app<\/a>,\u00a0you can capture amazing action shots.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26341\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Burst mode takes multiple photos every second, capturing the subject as they move through the scene.<\/p>\n<p>You can then choose the best shots from the burst and discard the rest.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do you activate burst mode?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26355\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Well, if you&#8217;ve used burst mode on an older iPhone, you&#8217;ll remember that you had to hold down the shutter button.<\/p>\n<p>But on iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro camera, this no longer works. (You&#8217;ll learn what holding down the shutter button does in the next section).<\/p>\n<p>To activate burst mode in the iPhone 11 Camera app, drag the shutter button to the left.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26379\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The camera will keep taking pictures until you release your finger.<\/p>\n<p>The number inside the shutter button shows how many photos have been taken during the burst.<\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;ve finished shooting, open the burst thumbnail in the <strong>Photos<\/strong> app. (Burst photos are indicated by a thumbnail with three stacked images).<\/p>\n<p>Tap\u00a0<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\/26332\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tap <strong>Done<\/strong>. Then tap\u00a0<strong>Keep Only Favorites<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The selected photos will be saved to your photo library, and the rest will be deleted.<\/p>\n<p>Burst mode is a fantastic camera feature for capturing moving subjects.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26340\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The new technique of dragging the shutter button to the left might feel strange to start with. But once you get used to it, you&#8217;ll never miss an amazing action shot again!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Quicktake Video\">5. Shoot Photos &amp; Videos At The Same Time<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ve just discovered that holding down the shutter button no longer activates burst mode.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s because the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro have a brand new feature called QuickTake.<\/p>\n<p>By holding down the shutter button, you can instantly start shooting a video&#8230; without having to leave the <strong>Photo<\/strong> shooting mode.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26310\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Imagine you&#8217;re taking pictures, and suddenly there&#8217;s a moment that you&#8217;d like to capture as video.<\/p>\n<p>On older iPhones, you&#8217;d have to switch to <strong>Video<\/strong> mode and press the shutter button to start recording. But now, you can stay in <strong>Photo<\/strong> mode.<\/p>\n<p>Just hold down the shutter button to start recording video.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26358\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The shutter button will turn red. And you&#8217;ll see the video timer at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>When you release your finger, the video recording stops. And you can now continue taking photos.<\/p>\n<p>Or, if you want to keep recording video without having to hold the button, slide the shutter button to the right and release it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26359\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When video recording is locked, a white shutter button appears at the bottom right.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26360\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can tap this white shutter button to take a still photo while you&#8217;re recording video.<\/p>\n<p>This is an amazing feature as it allows you to shoot video and photos at the same time!<\/p>\n<p>(However, keep in mind that the photos will be captured at a slightly lower resolution than normal.)<\/p>\n<p>To stop recording video, tap the red record button.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26361\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can now continue shooting still images in the normal way.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"Portrait Mode\">6. Use Portrait Mode For Beautifully Blurred Backgrounds In Your Photos<\/h2>\n<p>Do you want to blur the background in your iPhone photos?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26342\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just switch to <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/portrait-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Portrait<\/strong> mode<\/a> in the iPhone Camera app!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26367\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Portrait mode keeps your foreground subject in sharp focus while the background is beautifully blurred.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s great for <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/portraits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shooting stunning portrait photos of people<\/a>. But it also works for pets, <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/flower-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flowers<\/a>, and many other foreground objects.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26339\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When framing your shot, ensure the subject is between two and eight feet from the camera. If you&#8217;re too close or too far away, you&#8217;ll see an on-screen prompt telling you to change your distance.<\/p>\n<p>On the iPhone 11 Pro, you can switch between the 2x Telephoto lens and the 1x Wide lens. Just tap <strong>1x<\/strong> or<strong> 2x<\/strong> at the bottom left.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26368\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When Portrait mode is ready, the words\u00a0<strong>Natural Light<\/strong> appear in yellow.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26369\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"mycenter\"><span class=\"image-share-wrap\">You can now tap the shutter button to take your shot.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26373\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve taken a photo with Portrait mode, you can adjust the strength of the background blur. You can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/portrait-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portrait Lighting<\/a> to apply studio light effects to your image.<\/p>\n<p>(Note that you can adjust these settings while shooting, but it&#8217;s easier to do it after you&#8217;ve taken the picture).<\/p>\n<p>To make adjustments to your image, open it in the <strong>Photos<\/strong>\u00a0app, then tap\u00a0<strong>Edit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26370\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To adjust the strength of the background blur, 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\/26371\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then drag the <strong>Depth<\/strong> slider at the bottom of the screen. A low f-number makes the background more blurred. And a high f-number makes it less blurred.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26372\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To adjust the lighting effect, tap the\u00a0<strong>Portrait Lighting<\/strong> (hexagon) icon at the top left. The <strong>Portrait Lighting<\/strong> icons will appear beneath the photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26374\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Swipe across the <strong>Portrait Lighting<\/strong> icons beneath the photo. Then select the effect you want, 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\/26375\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use the slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust the intensity of the light effect.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26376\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather your photo didn&#8217;t have a blurred background, you can remove the blur effect.<\/p>\n<p>To remove the blur, tap <strong>Portrait<\/strong> at the top of the screen. To switch the blur back on, tap <strong>Portrait<\/strong> again.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26377\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;ve finished making adjustments to your Portrait mode photo, tap <strong>Done<\/strong> to save the changes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26378\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Focus\">7. Set The Focus Point For Perfectly Sharp Images<\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, the iPhone&#8217;s autofocus does a great 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\/26348\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But sometimes, you might want more control over which part of the scene is in focus.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in the photo below, I wanted the camera to focus on the flower on the left.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26346\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So how do you <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/focus-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">set the focus point<\/a> manually in the iPhone 11 Camera app?<\/p>\n<p>You simply tap the screen where you want to set focus.<\/p>\n<p>A yellow box indicates the focus point.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26311\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, just tap the shutter button to take your picture.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to take several photos with the focus set at the same point, you can lock the focus.<\/p>\n<p>To lock focus, tap and hold the screen where you want to set focus. When you see <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/ae-af-lock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>AE\/AF<\/strong> Lock<\/a> 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\/26312\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With focus locked, you can take as many photos as you want without the focus point changing.<\/p>\n<p>To\u00a0deactivate AE\/AF Lock, tap anywhere on the screen.<\/p>\n<p>Setting the focus point gives you more control over which parts of your image appear clear and sharp.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26356\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a simple iPhone camera trick that will really improve your iPhone photography!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Exposure\">8. Adjust Image Brightness With The Exposure Slider<\/h2>\n<p>Do your pictures sometimes look too dark or too bright?<\/p>\n<p>This is an easy problem to fix in the iPhone 11 camera!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26354\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You simply adjust the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/exposure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">exposure<\/a> (image brightness) before you take a photo.<\/p>\n<p>First, tap to set focus. Then swipe up to make the image brighter. Or swipe down to make it darker.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26313\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Be careful though. If you make the image too bright or too dark, you&#8217;ll lose color and detail.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, you&#8217;ll want to aim for a balanced exposure without any very bright or dark areas.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26314\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, if you want to create a dramatic <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/silhouette-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">silhouette photo<\/a>, you&#8217;ll need to reduce exposure further than normal.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26353\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For a silhouette, you want the subject to appear very dark or completely black.<\/p>\n<p>The exposure slider is one of the most powerful iPhone camera settings. But most people don&#8217;t even know it exists!<\/p>\n<p>If you take control of exposure, your iPhone photography will instantly improve!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26349\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"HDR\">9. Switch On HDR For Improved Highlight &amp; Shadow Detail<\/h2>\n<p>Shooting high-contrast scenes can be tricky. Most cameras struggle to capture detail in very dark and very bright areas at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the iPhone 11 Camera app has an <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/hdr-meaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HDR<\/a> feature which solves this problem.<\/p>\n<p>HDR allows you to capture incredible detail in both the shadows and the highlights.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26347\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>HDR works by taking multiple shots at different exposures whenever you press the shutter.<\/p>\n<p>The iPhone&#8217;s software merges the images to create a single photo with great color and detail throughout.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26331\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, how do you take an HDR photo on iPhone 11?<\/p>\n<p>Well, that depends on how your HDR options are set up.<\/p>\n<p>Open the <strong>S<\/strong><strong>ettings<\/strong> app and select<strong>\u00a0Camera<\/strong>. At the bottom of the screen is the\u00a0<strong>Smart HDR<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26315\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If\u00a0<strong>Smart HDR<\/strong> is switched on, your iPhone will automatically shoot HDR photos whenever it needs to.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend keeping\u00a0<strong>Smart HDR<\/strong> switched on. That way, you don&#8217;t have to think about whether or not to use HDR when you&#8217;re shooting.<\/p>\n<p>If you would prefer to control whether your camera shoots an HDR photo or not, you&#8217;ll need to switch off <strong>Smart HDR<\/strong> in the <strong>Settings<\/strong> app.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve done this, you&#8217;ll see an <strong>HDR<\/strong> icon at the top of the Camera app.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26317\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can tap the\u00a0<strong>HDR<\/strong> icon to toggle between <strong>HDR On<\/strong> and <strong>HDR Off<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When there&#8217;s a line through the <strong>HDR<\/strong> icon, HDR is switched off.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26316\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the screenshot above, notice how some areas of the sky have become too bright when HDR was switched off.<\/p>\n<p>Having HDR switched on helps to avoid these exposure problems when\u00a0shooting high-contrast scenes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26338\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With HDR on, your image will have good color and detail in both the shadows and the highlights.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Deep Fusion\">10. Capture Better Texture &amp; Detail With Deep Fusion<\/h2>\n<p>Deep Fusion is a new iPhone 11 camera feature for capturing better photos in medium to low light.<\/p>\n<p>In this kind of light, photos can lack detail and look dull or grainy. But Deep Fusion uses clever camera software to capture more texture and detail with less noise (grain).<\/p>\n<p>Deep Fusion works by capturing multiple images when you press the shutter. The best parts of these images are automatically blended to produce a single photo with better texture and detail.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/27052\/1120\/iPhone-11-vs-iPhone-11-Pro-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Deep Fusion photos will have more detail in textured areas, such as hair, fabric, leaves, trees, etc.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do you shoot a Deep Fusion photo?<\/p>\n<p>Well, you can&#8217;t actually control the Deep Fusion feature. In fact, you won&#8217;t even know when Deep Fusion is being used!<\/p>\n<p>The camera will automatically decide when to switch on Deep Fusion. So you&#8217;ll never have to think about whether or not to use it. You can just enjoy the great photos that it produces!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/27051\/1120\/iPhone-11-vs-iPhone-11-Pro-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro Camera\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Even though you can&#8217;t switch Deep Fusion on or off, it&#8217;s useful to know when the camera is likely to use it.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that Night mode automatically switches on in low to very low light. And Smart HDR automatically activates in high-contrast scenes with bright light.<\/p>\n<p>Deep Fusion turns on in medium to low light. So it works somewhere in between Smart HDR and Night mode.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/27053\/1120\/iphone-11-camera.jpg\" alt=\"iphone 11 camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The lens that you shoot with also affects whether Deep Fusion switches on.<\/p>\n<p>With the <strong>2x Telephoto<\/strong> lens, Deep Fusion is active most of the time (because this lens lets in less light). The <strong>1x Wide<\/strong> lens uses Deep Fusion in medium to low light. And the <strong>0.5x Ultra Wide<\/strong> lens never uses Deep Fusion.<\/p>\n<p>Deep Fusion won&#8217;t be activated if you shoot in burst mode. This is because the camera can&#8217;t capture multiple images when you shoot burst photos in quick succession.<\/p>\n<p>It also won&#8217;t work if you&#8217;ve switched on the <strong>Photos Capture Outside The Frame<\/strong> option in Settings. This setting allows you to capture extra content outside of the frame, which you can later use to recompose your photo in editing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Live Photos\">11. Shoot Fascinating Moving Images With Live Photos<\/h2>\n<p>The iPhone <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/live-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Live Photos<\/a> feature lets you shoot a 3-second moving image with sound.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XsYfjYYCyX4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s perfect for those moments when a still image isn&#8217;t enough, but a video would be too much.<\/p>\n<p>A Live Photo brings your image to life with a few seconds of movement and sound.<\/p>\n<p>To shoot a Live Photo, ensure the\u00a0<strong>Live Photo<\/strong> icon is switched on at the top right of the screen. (If the icon has a line through it, it&#8217;s switched off).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26319\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A Live Photo captures the 1.5 seconds before and 1.5 seconds after you press the shutter. So ensure you keep the camera still for a few moments before and after tapping the shutter button.<\/p>\n<p>To view your Live Photo, open it in the <strong>Photos<\/strong> app. Then hold your finger on the image to play the Live Photo.<\/p>\n<p>If you swipe up on your Live Photo, you&#8217;ll see four <strong>Effects<\/strong>. (Swipe across the effects to see them all).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26320\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live<\/strong> is the default Live Photo that plays as a 3-second video clip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loop<\/strong> turns your Live Photo into a continuous video loop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bounce<\/strong> continuously plays your Live Photo forward and then in reverse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Long Exposure<\/strong> creates a still photo with a <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/slow-shutter-cam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">slow shutter effect<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/26321\/1120\/iPhone-11-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 11 Camera\" width=\"320\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Long Exposure<\/strong> effect blurs any movement in the scene. This is an easy way to create beautiful long exposure photos of water.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Hidden Controls\">12. Open The Hidden iPhone 11 Camera Controls<\/h2>\n<p>Did you know there are some hidden controls in the iPhone 11 Camera app?<\/p>\n<p>To access these controls, tap the up arrow at the top of the screen. Or simply 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 above the shutter button.<\/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>Of course, you can also access <strong>Night mode<\/strong>, <strong>Live Photos<\/strong>, and <strong>HDR<\/strong>\u00a0from the icons at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s best to keep the\u00a0<strong>Flash<\/strong> setting switched off&#8230; unless you specifically want to illuminate the scene with light from the 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>When shooting photos, you can capture the image in 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 the image. So it&#8217;s best to shoot in the full <strong>4:3<\/strong> aspect ratio. You can always <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/cropping-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">crop the image<\/a> to a different aspect ratio with an <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/best-photo-editing-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">editing app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Timer<\/strong> icon lets you set a 3-second or 10-second delay between pressing the shutter and capturing the photo.<\/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>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-camera-timer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone camera timer<\/a> when shooting <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/self-portraits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">self-portraits<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/group-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">group shots<\/a> where you want to appear in the photo.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re shooting <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/long-exposure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">long exposure photos<\/a> on a <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-tripod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tripod<\/a>, set the timer to avoid any camera shake from pressing the shutter.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Filters<\/strong> icon lets you access a range of preset filters for changing the look of your image.<\/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>There are filters with warm colors and cool colors, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/black-white-editing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">black and white<\/a> filters.<\/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>Note that these filters can also be applied or removed when <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/how-to-edit-photos-on-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">editing pictures in the <strong>Photos\u00a0<\/strong>app<\/a>. 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