{"id":4950,"date":"2019-07-29T17:34:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T17:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parabo.press\/blog\/?p=4950"},"modified":"2019-07-29T17:34:12","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T17:34:12","slug":"easy-tips-for-mastering-iphone-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parabo.press\/blog\/photography\/easy-tips-for-mastering-iphone-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Tips for Mastering iPhone Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Snapping photos is easier than ever with an iPhone, even if you\u2019re not a photographer. By understanding a few basics, you can take your photography to the next level. Here are a few basic tips to help improve your iPhone photography.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4234 \" style=\"margin-top: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parabo.press\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/taking-photo-iphone-grid-mode.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Tips for Mastering iPhone Photography\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>1. Follow the Rule of Thirds<\/h3>\n<p>A good photo is all about the right composition using the \u201cRule of Thirds.\u201d Your phone has a grid option available to help you line up photographs so that they follow the rule of thirds. The grid setting is a 9-square overlay on the camera app, so you can easily position the important elements of an image (person, scenery, building) along the lines or at the intersections of the grid lines rather than in between the lines. <\/p>\n<p>You can turn this option on by visiting Settings > Camera and enabling the Grid switch. The \u201cRule of Thirds\u201d really works to achieve an image that feels balanced and well-composed. Give it a try &#8211; take a picture with and without the \u201cRule of Thirds\u201d and you\u2019ll see the difference for yourself!<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4234 \" style=\"margin-top: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parabo.press\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/lume-cube.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Tips for Mastering iPhone Photography\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Turn off your flash<\/h3>\n<p>While the iPhone flash has improved, it\u2019s still just an LED light which isn\u2019t very powerful and can sometimes emit a strange hue onto your photos. Instead, try taking pictures in natural lighting sources, or if shooting at night, use the camera\u2019s app exposure slider to boost light in the photo. <\/p>\n<p>Also, Parabo used to be part of Photojojo, so we know gear like the Pocket Spotlight, which emits considerably more light than your phone\u2019s tiny flash. There are many phone accessories available for lighting to improve smartphone photography, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/lumecube.com\/collections\/smartphone-vlogging-products\/products\/smart-phone-mount\" target=\"_blank\">Lume Cube Smartphone Clip<\/a>. Give one a try!<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4234 \" style=\"margin-top: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parabo.press\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/taking-photo-iphone-forest.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Tips for Mastering iPhone Photography\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Snap photos with the volume button<\/h3>\n<p>Since the iPhone is so thin, tapping the digital shutter button (white circle on phone screen) can cause camera shake and blur the photo you\u2019re trying to take. To help avoid camera shake, try instead using the volume up button (left side of the phone) when in the camera app to snap a photo.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4234 \" style=\"margin-top: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parabo.press\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/oak-tree-in-fog.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Tips for Mastering iPhone Photography\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Keep your photos simple<\/h3>\n<p>Lastly, remember to keep it simple, especially when starting out. Too many details can distract the viewer, and a busy scene makes it harder to create the right composition. It\u2019s easier to create a strong composition (and practice the rule of thirds) with one subject, which is really all you need to take a great picture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Snapping photos is easier than ever with an iPhone, even if you\u2019re not a photographer. By understanding a few basics, you can take your photography to the next level. 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