You don't have to be a professional photographer to take photos on your iPhone. Follow the simple tips we describe below and your photos will be much better and the process of taking photos will be more comfortable.

Beware of the light

Be careful with the light: try to avoid glare and watch the sun and other light sources – as they can ruin even a good photo

The best moments for shooting are morning and evening. Among photographers there is even a term “golden hour” – the first hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset. At noon, the bright sun leads to a glow and at the same time to darkness, without detailed shadows.

Use a tripod if possible

Only in this way you will surely get rid of shaking hands and blurry pictures. There are many compact tripods that easily fit in a backpack. Yes, and a good selfie can be done if you leave the iPhone on a tripod and use the timer.

Don't abuse the flash

We recommend that you use the flash on your smartphone with great caution. It can do more harm than good by adding unnecessary glare to your photos.
Even in low light, it is of little use, especially when photographing objects at a distance of one meter. It is better to transfer the flash to manual mode and use it only in extreme cases.

Use a grid to create a composition

The simplest rule of composition is the “rule of thirds”: it helps determine how to frame a photo using the 9-square proportions. It is better to place the main subjects of the photos on the grid lines or their intersections.

To enable this feature on your phone, go to “Settings,” “Camera & Camcorder,” and tap “Grid.” When you return to the camera, you’ll see a faint grid on the screen.

HDR function

When HDR is turned on, iPhone takes three photos at once with different exposures and then merges them into one. The result is more saturated photos, with details in areas that are too light or dark. This is especially true when taking photos in bright midday or in low light.

Forget about digital zoom

Never use digital zoom. It makes no sense. It is more convenient to do this in a graphics editor, so it is absolutely not necessary to enlarge the object using zoom.

In short, each pixel in this case is increased several times, which greatly reduces the image quality. Moreover, by zooming, you artificially limit the field of view and risk missing something important.

Remote control via headphones

If you use other accessories for your photography (such as a tripod), be sure to learn to use your headphones instead of the remote shutter release. You are using your iPhone on a tripod with flexible legs.

Any volume change on EarPods and other headphones is a new framework. And it's very convenient.

Use two hands

If possible, try to hold the phone with both hands. You can also use the volume buttons to take photos - this makes it easier to maintain balance.

The shutter will actually only be released when you remove your finger from the touch screen button. Make this movement as smooth as possible and you will see how the quality of the photo will improve. This is especially noticeable when shooting indoors in poorly lit areas or with multi-colored lighting.