Gear: All Backlight articles on iPhone photography equipment

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 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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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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What’s the best telephoto lens for iPhone, and when should you use it?

Have you ever tried to use your iPhone to take a picture of something, but you just weren’t close enough to it? The subject may look too small, or it…

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The best external hard drive options for iPhone

If you’re looking for a way to free up some space on your iPhone, the most common answer would be to upload your photo library to iCloud. But what if…

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How to do lightbox photography on iPhone and the top 5 lightboxes to buy

Have you ever used a lightbox for photography? If you practice photographing food, products, or extreme close-ups, then lightbox photography is an easy way to improve your shots without a…

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The 10 best selfie ring lights for iPhone and how to use them

If you’re looking for ways to up your selfie game, you may want to look at your lighting. The lighting you use for your selfies can dramatically improve your photos,…

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What is softbox lighting, and how do you make a DIY softbox?

Do you want to reduce harsh shadows and create photos with beautiful lighting that looks natural but isn’t? Softbox lighting is great for shooting portraits, products, and other interior scenes…

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What’s the best macro lens for iPhone, and how do you shoot with one?

Macro photography is an exciting way to explore and capture some of the minute details in the world around you. As a macro photographer, you’ll be producing larger-than-life images of…

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iPhone 12 camera review: The best mid-level iPhone camera right now

The base iPhone 12 lands perfectly in the middle of the current iPhone lineup. It packs a bigger performance punch than the smaller iPhone 12 Mini or the iPhone SE…

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Which iPhone should I get? Best iPhones for photography in 2021

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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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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The best iPhone photo printers that fit in your backpack

Just when you thought mobile technology couldn’t get any cooler, along came pocket printers, allowing you to print your favorite photos right from your iPhone whenever the mood strikes. Want…

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