iPhoto University
Composition
To compose a proper photo you've got to choose a subject and place it right where you want it. Tell Aunt Marge to take a step to the right, take aim with precision and frame your shot just so. That's composition.
To compose a proper photo you've got to choose a subject and place it right where you want it. Tell Aunt Marge to take a step to the right, take aim with precision and frame your shot just so. That's composition.
Power Move: If the auto-exposure keeps changing, tap and hold down your finger to lock the focus & exposure. Tap again to unlock.
Arrangement
Before you click that shutter take an extra second to arrange your photo. Then, click.
Use "The Rule of Thirds." It sounds fancy, but it's simple: placing your subject one third of the way into the frame of your photo is more visually interesting than placing it smack dab in the middle.
You'll notice the best spot to place the main subject of your photo is in one of the four places where the grid lines intersect
Use "The Rule of Thirds." It sounds fancy, but it's simple: placing your subject one third of the way into the frame of your photo is more visually interesting than placing it smack dab in the middle.
You'll notice the best spot to place the main subject of your photo is in one of the four places where the grid lines intersect
Power Move: Take a look all around your subject. The background is just as important. Make sure friend doesn't have a tree growing out of her head (or does, if that's the look you're going for). And always watch out for photobombers.
Stability
Nothing can ruin a perfectly arranged photo like a heaping helping of blur.
Hold that phone like your momma taught you. Imagine you're holding a big ol' camera. Use one hand to hold it steady and the other to tap the shutter button.
If two hands aren't enough, brace your elbows against your sides to add even more stability, or try leaning against something.
Hold that phone like your momma taught you. Imagine you're holding a big ol' camera. Use one hand to hold it steady and the other to tap the shutter button.
If two hands aren't enough, brace your elbows against your sides to add even more stability, or try leaning against something.
Power Move: Try using a tripod or handheld camera rig to take a photo.
3. Perspective
Add a dash of interesting-ness to your photo in one easy step: change your perspective!
Hold your phone high or low or even try above or below.
A change of perspective will really make your photos stand out in a stream of shots taken at human-face-level.
You can get your camera extra low by holding it upside down so the lens is as close to the ground as possible. Your iPhone will flip your photo right-side-up for you. (Thanks, iPhone!)
Hold your phone high or low or even try above or below.
A change of perspective will really make your photos stand out in a stream of shots taken at human-face-level.
You can get your camera extra low by holding it upside down so the lens is as close to the ground as possible. Your iPhone will flip your photo right-side-up for you. (Thanks, iPhone!)
Power Move: Everyone knows what you're up to with your phone in front of your face. That's why they're wearing those corny smiles! When you shoot from waist/casual texting level, you can snap pics on the sly for more candid expressions.