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Rafiq Elmansy 2018

Rafiq Elmansy Developing Professional iPhone Photography

1. Unleash Your iPhone Cameras Capabilities

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While the camera doesnt make the photographer, a good camera can definitely take your creative shots to another dimension and extend your ability to apply different techniques, especially with the evolving technologies related to digital photography cameras. The same rule applies to phone photography. The excellent camera in your iPhone allows you to take photos for both professional and personal purposes without the need to hold heavy photography gear. The Apple iPhones camera is one of the features that sets the phone above the competitors.

To get the most of your iPhone camera, it is crucial to understand the cameras capabilities and the different features that can help you take good photos using both the default and third-party photography apps. In this chapter, youll explore the capabilities of the default camera and the Photos app before moving on to different photography techniques in the remaining chapters.

Mastering Your iPhone Camera

Your iPhone camera has hidden features that can help you open the Camera app quickly. You can also improve your photos composition by applying a grid system to align your scene.

Get Easy Access to Your Camera

One of the iPhones advantages is the ability to quickly take photos anywhere and anytime. All you need to do is grab the phone out of your pocket or bag, open the Camera application, and take the shot. However, you need to know how to quickly access the Camera app in order to catch those special moments, such as your kids playing or your favorite team winning the game. The iPhone gives you three main ways to access the Camera app quickly.

Swipe to Open

The first method is to swipe through your screen. This allows you to open the Camera app while the phone is locked, which is considered the quickest way to access the camera. Follow these steps:

1. If your iPhone is asleep, press the home button once to open the display.
2. While you are on the lock screen, swipe from the right side of the screen toward the left side to open the Camera app , as shown in Figure .

Figure 1-1

Swipe from the right side of the screen toward the left side to open the Camera app

Use the Phone Control Center

The second method can be used while the phone is locked or unlocked; you just go through the phones Control Center .

1. If your iPhone is asleep, press the home button once to open the display.
2. Swipe with your figure from the home button toward the top of your phone, as shown in Figure .
3. Tap the Camera app in the Control Center.

Figure 1-2

Swipe from the bottom of the screen toward the top to open the Control Center

These two methods are helpful when you need to easily access the camera when the phone is locked, while the next method allows you to access the camera quickly while you are using other applications on the phone.

Add the Camera App to the Dock

The third method is to add the Camera app to the dock of your phone. This helps you easily find the camera among the other applications installed on your mobile device. You can add the camera to the dock as follows:

1. Press your phones home button twice to access the main screen (use a fingerprint or passcode if needed).
2. Tap and hold slightly on the Camera app icon; you will see it vibrate to indicate it can be repositioned, as shown in Figure .
3. Drag it to the screen dock next to your most used applications such as the Mail app and the Safari browser. If the dock is full, you can add it by removing the least used application from the dock.

Figure 1-3

Drag the Camera app to the screen dock

Take Your Shot in Multiple Ways

The iPhone helps you to take your photo through three different methods based on different situations. The default method is to tap the camera button once to take the shot, as highlighted in Figure .

You can also press the volume button up or down to take the shot, also shown in Figure . This option helps you to hold your phone properly while taking the shot. It works similarly to the shutter button on your digital camera if your phone is in landscape position. Finally, if you are using a wired headset, you can use the volume buttons on your headset to take your shot. This helps you to take photos stealthily. For example, you can capture natural moments of your children playing without them noticing to produce spontaneous photos. Using the headset buttons can help you avoid shaking the phone while taking the picture.

Figure 1-4

Tap the camera button or press the volume button to take photos

Enable the Grid Guides

As you probably know, the composition of a photo plays an essential role in making a great shot. The Camera app provides grids that can guide you while taking your shot to ensure that the composition is visually appealing. The Grid option divides the screen into three columns and three rows. This can help you to place the elements exactly where you want them in the photo. Follow these steps to enable the Grid feature :

1. Tap the Settings icon on your phone.
2. Scroll down and tap Photo & Camera.
3. Activate the Grid feature in the Camera section, as shown in Figure .

Figure 1-5

Activate the Grid setting from the Photos & Camera settings

Shoot in Burst Mode

For fast-moving events such as sports or children playing, you may need to take multiple shots of the same event so you can pick the best shot later. While tapping the camera button repeatedly would be too slow, the iPhones Burst mode can help. It allows you to take multiple photos almost instantly by simply tapping and holding the camera button. The longer you hold the button, the more photos are taken in burst mode.

Once you release the button, the photos are saved in a special folder in the Camera Roll called the Burst folder. To see the photos in the Burst folder, you can follow these steps:

1. In the Photos app, tap the Burst folder to select it.
2. Tap Select in the middle-bottom toolbar.
3. Navigate through the different photos in the burst set, as shown in Figure .

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