iPhone Photography - My Knowledge Database

# [[iPhone Photography]] ## Key Concepts Learned: ### Module 1: Mastering the camera in your pocket - **Concept 1:** Staying in the subject's shadows for the silhouette photos is better. - **Concept 2:** Kids are the best subject for the silhouette photos in the playground. - **Concept 3:** Reflections are one of the best scenarios at the end of the golden hour, and moving the camera lens near the ground is better. - **Concept 4:** In the camera setting turn the "View Outside the Frame" option off so you can see the real composition of your photo and not get confused about it. - **Concept 5:** In the camera setting turn the "Prioritize Faster Shooting" option off so you can get the best quality photo. - **Concept 6:** If you choose a zoom level rather than 0.5x, 1x, 2x, or 3x, it will be a digital zoom rather than lens zoom and it will crop your photo, so it is better to shoot on those pre-defined zoom levels. - **Concept 7:** As you have a tighter focal length (going from 0.5x to 1x to 2x), the photo's background gets closer. If you’re using the telephoto 2x lens, you’ll be bringing the background closer to you. You’ll be compressing the scene and making it seem like everything is closer together. If you’re using the ultra-wide 0.5x view, you’re stretching the scene out. The background is therefore really far away from the foreground. ^633e20 - **Concept 8:** The 1x lens is a wide-angle lens so it could distort your subject when taking portrait photos, especially if you’re close to them. But it is a great choice for night photography or low light as it performs better than the other two lenses when the light is limited. ^314d03 - **Concept 9:** The 2x telephoto lens is probably the second most useful iPhone lens. The 2x lens can bring the background closer using compression which is useful in many photography genres. Landscape photos with mountains really benefit from the 2x lens to make the mountains loom large. 2x is also the lens of choice for portrait photography. It provides a more natural perspective than the 1x view. ^13a0c4 - **Concept 10:** If you want to take a photo to sell your apartment, you’ll want to use the 0.5x lens to make it look bigger. You can also use it for other shots but in general, the 0.5x is not as useful as the other two lenses. ^bee009 - **Concept 11:** If you tap and hold the shutter then a video starts recording. The seconds indicate how long the video has been running and releasing your finger stops the video. This is how you can take a quick video when in Photo mode. ### Module 2: Pro features of the iPhone camera ^d88df1 - **Concept 1**: If you capture multiple live photos in quick succession, you can preview the first one by tapping and holding the photo. If you continue holding your finger on the screen, all other live photos will play continuously. - **Concept 2**: If you wish to modify the live photo’s preview (keyframe), you can tap the “Edit” button and select “Live.” Subsequently, you can alter the preview of the selected photo. Keep in mind that the quality of the newly chosen photo as the keyframe might be lower. - **Concept 3**: To capture a long exposure photograph, simply take a live photo and then switch the preview mode from “Live” to “Long Exposure.” - **Concept 4**: In Panorama mode, to alter the direction of the moving camera, simply tap on the arrow icon, and it will reverse its direction. - **Concept 5**: To stop your camera from capturing panoramas during the process, swiftly move in the opposite direction. This action will cause the camera to halt and save the photo. ### Module 3: Simple Techniques For Stunning Photos #### Mindset hacks to skyrocket your creativity **Summary**: A great photographer’s mindset is crucial for capturing unique images, regardless of location. Developing a photographer’s eye allows one to see beauty in everyday life, making the world more interesting and enriching. To achieve this, photographers should explore their surroundings with open eyes, predict potential scenes, and only capture moments that truly captivate them. To take truly special photos, one must experiment with unique subjects, angles, and compositions, and not be discouraged by failures. The key is to enjoy the process of photography, learn from mistakes, and continuously push oneself to try new things. By curating and sharing only the best work, photographers can build a strong portfolio showcasing their unique vision. Experiment with different photos, angles, subjects, and styles to improve iPhone photography. - **Photography Mindset**: Having the right mindset is crucial for capturing great photos and enjoying the creative process. - **Finding Photo Opportunities**: Great photo opportunities exist everywhere, regardless of location, and it’s the photographer’s job to recognize them. - **Overcoming Location Limitations**: Even in seemingly unremarkable locations, there are interesting and unique photo opportunities waiting to be discovered. - **Photography Perspective**: See the world with fresh eyes, finding beauty in everyday surroundings. - **Photography Skills**: Master light, composition, and unique angles to create compelling images, regardless of location. - **Benefits of Photography**: Develop a new appreciation for the world, seeing beauty and interesting scenes that others might miss. - **Photography’s Impact on Perception**: Developing a photographer’s eye enhances the perception of beauty in everyday life, making the world more interesting. - **Balanced Approach to Photography**: While using a phone to capture moments is encouraged, it’s important to experience the world directly, avoiding constant reliance on the device. - **Anticipating and Enhancing Scenes**: Developing the ability to predict and manipulate visual elements, such as light and subject placement, elevates photography beyond mere documentation. - **Photography Experience**: Experience is more important than the number of photos taken. - **Photo Quality Expectations**: Most photos won’t be special due to factors like composition, light, and unique elements. - **Special Photo Requirements**: A special photo needs great composition, good light, and an extra element like an interesting angle or unique subject. - **Embrace the Learning Process**: View photography as a learning journey with no failures, only experiments and learning opportunities. - **Analyze and Improve**: Learn from unsuccessful photos by analyzing what went wrong and how to improve future shots. - **Avoid Obsession with Results**: Don’t get discouraged by unfulfilling photo sessions; focus on continuous learning and improvement. - **Photography Experience**: Focus on enjoying the experience of taking photos, not just the specific photos. - **Continuous Learning**: Always keep growing and pushing yourself as a photographer by trying new things. - **Embrace Experimentation**: Embrace experimentation and trying new things, even if they don’t always work out. Encourages photographers to experiment and take risks, even if it means taking many unsuccessful shots. - **Value the Process**: Emphasizes that learning and growth come from the process of experimentation, not just the final product. - **Avoid Comparison**: Advises against comparing one’s own work to others’ best shots, as it doesn’t reflect the effort and experimentation involved. - **Photo Sharing Frequency**: Share only the best photos, approximately one out of every hundred taken. - **Building a Strong Portfolio**: Experiment, push boundaries, and try new things to create unique and incredible photos. - **Importance of Experimentation**: Embrace experimentation and unexpected results to improve photography skills and achieve desired shots. ## Practical Applications: - [Reeflex](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reeflex-pro-camera/id1550960155) ## Assignments: ## Additional Resources: - [Links to supplementary videos, articles, etc.] ## Action Items: - [Any specific actions you plan to take based on what you learned]