Shooting: All Backlight articles on how to shoot on iPhone

The 6 best iOS shortcuts for iPhone photography and videography

Whether you’re still learning how to use the Camera app or you consider yourself a professional iPhone photographer, you can take your mobile photography to the next level by using…

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How to use the golden hour for stunning iPhone photography

Proper lighting is the foundation of photography, whether you’re taking portraits, capturing the landscape, or snapping selfies. You can make use of natural and artificial light to improve your photography,…

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Which iPhone should I get? Best iPhones for photography in 2020

With iPhone cameras getting better and better every year, it’s natural to assume that the newest, most expensive iPhone is the best choice for your photography. But that’s not always…

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How to make an original time-lapse video with your iPhone

As you might already know, a video is essentially just a series of still photos shown in quick succession. When played back, these fast-moving images trick your mind into perceiving…

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How to make spectacular slow-motion videos on iPhone

Want to add a bit of pizazz to your videos? Slow-motion clips add drama to your videos, and all you need to create them is your iPhone. Your iPhone is…

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The 5 best selfie sticks for iPhone and how to use them

The humble selfie stick is a powerhouse of a photography tool for iPhone photographers, allowing you to pop yourself into any scene before taking a picture. There are hundreds to…

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Does the iPhone X camera still make the cut?

If it’s time to start thinking about upgrading your iPhone, you’ve got no shortage of options. But if you’re considering an older model like iPhone X to save a little…

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How to take the perfect selfie with your iPhone

Gracing your Instagram followers with a photo of your face is a far more daunting task than it should be. Even if you’re satisfied with your appearance in the mirror,…

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The best iPhone tripods for any photography purpose

There’s no denying that the use of an iPhone tripod makes your photos better in so many ways. First of all, using a tripod reduces camera shake, producing sharper images.…

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How iPhone camera timer can help you take better photos

For far too long, high-quality photos were only available to the professionals — and the people with enough money to pay for them. But the rise of Instagram has resulted…

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Top 7 iPhone camera lenses for landscapes, macro, and more

With each new iPhone model, the camera only gets better, making it easy to assume that external lenses are no longer necessary. But the best iPhone lenses provide optics that…

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5 iPhone camera accessories for next-level photos and videos

Thanks to incredible advancements in iPhone camera technology, it’s now possible to take photos that rival those taken with professional-grade DSLR cameras. Even if you just take photos for fun,…

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The ultimate guide to Night mode on iPhone

Have you ever taken a picture at night only to have it come out too dark, and you can’t really see anything in the photo? Fortunately, with the iPhone 11…

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10 screen recorder apps with facecam and other neat features

Apple has made it quite easy to record your iPhone screen with native features, but what if you want to do more to your video while or after you record…

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iPhone camera not working? Here’s why, and how to fix it

There’s nothing more frustrating than iPhone camera not working when you pull out your iPhone to capture the perfect moment. But fortunately, there are a couple of quick things you…

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HDR and Smart HDR on iPhone: What’s the difference, and how do you use it?

High dynamic range, or HDR, is a widely used technique in photography. It’s incredibly useful for shooting a high-contrast scene where the highlights are blown-out and the shadows are dark…

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How to use iPhone Portrait mode for near-professional portraits

As Apple’s popular device has grown increasingly technologically advanced, iPhone photography has skyrocketed. With features like HDR, Live Photos, and Night mode, iPhone’s sophisticated camera has given millions of amateurs…

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10 surprising iPhone photography tips for beginners

The smartphone revolution has turned everyone into a photographer, from folks snapping selfies on vacation to Instagram influencers with thousands of followers. iPhones are a popular choice for photographers because…

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How to take a fun slow-motion selfie, aka Slofie, on iPhone

If you’ve been wanting to step up your selfie game, then iPhone 11 has a feature you’re going to love: the slow-motion selfie. Or, as Apple has affectionately called it,…

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The full guide to iPhone Camera filters (including the hidden ones)

Prior to the launch of Instagram, photo editing was reserved for the pros. The most any amateur photographer could do was make a picture black and white or color it…

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iPhone X vs. XR: Which is better for photography?

It’s no secret that with every new iPhone model, the camera improves by leaps and bounds over previous versions. And even though iPhone XR is the more recent model, you…

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How to record your iPhone’s screen for video tutorials

Recording your iPhone screen can be a helpful way to show off how an app works or to teach someone how to do something with their phone. You might be…

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10 iPhone Camera settings that radically improve your photos

Do you consider yourself an iPhone photographer? If you take most of your photos with your iPhone, whether you are posting them on Instagram or sharing them with friends, you…

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How to use iPhone Live Photos for creative photos and videos

Live Photos have been around for a while now, but have you ever used this feature? Many iPhone users haven’t. You may think that Live Photos are just a fun…

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The 10 best selfie pose ideas for natural-looking selfies

The selfie trend continues to thrive on social media and shows no sign of slowing down, but you may be wondering if there’s a way to make the selfie look…