Specifically: the subject, the lighting, the elements both inside if photographing indoors, and outside if photographing outdoors, once you have those combinations it takes some skill (with today's technology it really can be mastered in no time).
Here are some of the tips offered by Apple!
Apple's iPhone (and iPad) camera app is designed to be simple to use, but that means it could be seen as less feature-rich compared to rivals.
However, there's more to it than initially meets the eye, so we spoke to Apple's camera app experts during a photo walk around London to find out the features you may not know about
Most of these tips and tricks will work on any iPhone or iPad running iOS 11 with the standard camera app.
There should be something in here for everyone - perhaps the more ardent iPhone users will be aware of some of the early choices, but these are the features Apple's keen to teach owners of its devices.
So even if you've had an iPhone or iPad for years, these are the tips Apple wants to make sure everyone knows... and we learned a few new things, despite using these phone for years.
1. Lock the focus
A simple one to start us off, but something you may not have ever known.
Ever got up close to a subject and tapped to focus, only then to move the camera and lose that focus? Or maybe the auto face recognition keeps focusing on a person rather another object in shot? Well, there's a way around it.
Pressing a finger on what you want the iPhone camera to focus on will lock the focus, allowing you the freedom of arm movement without having to tap again.
You'll know it's worked as ‘AE/AF Lock’ will appear on screen. Simple, yet effective.
2. Expose yourself
You can quickly change the lighting of your shot on iPhone. Tap to focus and then slide your finger up to brighten, or down to darken the image.
It's great for brightening up shots with darker areas, or creating moodier low light snaps which feature lights or bright spots.
3. Blurred lights effect
You may well have seen photos where lights are blurred out. It's an effect usually reserved for higher-end cameras, but smartphone snappers are now super smart and you can get the same results with your iPhone.
First of all you'll want to lock the focus (see tip one) on an object close to the camera, and in front of your light scene - we used our hand.
With the focus locked, remove your hand from view and your background is now blurred - like a Bokeh effect.
Next you’ll want to reduce the exposure (see tip two) to really highlight the lights you're trying to capture out of focus.
The result? A professional looking, arty shot that's taken you next to no time to snap.
These are but a few simple techniques!
Ellen Stanton
Appleberry Photography
