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The iPhone camera is one of the most powerful tools in your pocket. A few small adjustments can take your photos from casual snapshots to genuinely great shots.
| # | Tip | How to Do It |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turn on the grid | Settings > Camera > toggle Grid to line up shots along rule-of-thirds lines |
| 2 | Lock focus & exposure | Tap and hold your subject until AE/AF Lock appears, then slide up/down to adjust brightness |
| 3 | Use Night Mode | Activates automatically in low light (yellow moon icon); tap to adjust exposure time, keep the phone still or use a tripod |
| 4 | Use Portrait Mode | Keep enough distance from your subject; adjust blur (f-stop) afterward in the Photos app |
| 5 | Shoot in HDR | Usually set to Auto in Settings > Camera; blends exposures for high-contrast scenes |
| 6 | Use Burst Mode | Press and hold (or swipe) the shutter for fast-moving subjects; pick the sharpest frame after |
| 7 | Get creative with Live Photos | Swipe up on a Live Photo to turn it into Loop, Bounce, or Long Exposure |
| 8 | Clean your lens & mind the background | Wipe the lens before shooting; check for clutter behind your subject |
| 9 | Use natural light | Shoot during golden hour; avoid harsh direct sun and flash when possible |
| 10 | Edit before you share | Adjust exposure, contrast, and crop in the Photos app editor — light touch works best |
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