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There's more to good portraits than a blurry background.
10/12/2021

There's more to good portraits than a blurry background.

iPhone Portrait mode helps you blur the background and put more focus on your subject, the same way DSLR cameras do. But that alone is not enough for a good ...

Anyone can slap a film filter on a photo. Here's how you shoot and edit to create your own film look.
24/11/2021

Anyone can slap a film filter on a photo. Here's how you shoot and edit to create your own film look.

Strictly speaking, you can’t shoot vintage photography on iPhone — but you can make your iPhone photos look like vintage film! In this video, we’ll show you ...

Taking selfies that don't look like selfies at all.
03/11/2021

Taking selfies that don't look like selfies at all.

Watch our new tutorial to learn how to take a good selfie that doesn’t look like a selfie at all. Your selfie can be as artistic and creative as any portrait...

Stop motion: creepy or cool? We vote cool.
08/10/2021

Stop motion: creepy or cool? We vote cool.

In this stop motion video tutorial, we’ll be showing you how to use the cool technique that cinema has been using for decades. All you need is your iPhone, a...

From sweeping views to flower petals, here's how to capture nature with your iPhone.
07/10/2021

From sweeping views to flower petals, here's how to capture nature with your iPhone.

Specifically for iPhone photographers.

Capture life as it is.
28/09/2021

Capture life as it is.

With only your iPhone.

Did you know there's more than one kind of contrast?
22/09/2021

Did you know there's more than one kind of contrast?

And how to use them correctly.

Create better portraits and still life photos.
17/09/2021

Create better portraits and still life photos.

It used to be impossible to blur photo background on iPhone, but now it’s actually super easy. Here are the 3 simple ways to blur the background on your iPho...

There's taking photos, and then there's making art.
14/09/2021

There's taking photos, and then there's making art.

And how do you shoot it on iPhone?

These are the apps and settings that let you capture the night sky with just your iPhone.
13/09/2021

These are the apps and settings that let you capture the night sky with just your iPhone.

Star photography with an iPhone sounded crazy just a few years ago. Not anymore. If you’re skeptical about astrophotography on iPhone, watch this video to se...

You'll be surprised how close the competition is.
03/09/2021

You'll be surprised how close the competition is.

In this iPhone vs camera test, we’re pitting iPhone 12 Pro Max against a $4,000 mirrorless camera, Canon EOS R5. And we bet you won’t be able to tell the dif...

Here's how you shoot photos that "breathe"
30/08/2021

Here's how you shoot photos that "breathe"

To transform your iPhone photos.

Follow Chris on his photo walk shooting golden hour photography, and join him back in the studio for some editing hacks.
26/08/2021

Follow Chris on his photo walk shooting golden hour photography, and join him back in the studio for some editing hacks.

Follow Chris on his photo walk shooting golden hour photography. The golden hour light is perhaps the best for a photoshoot, and we’ll show you how to make t...

From runners to surfers, here's how to capture moving subjects well — with just your iPhone.
25/08/2021

From runners to surfers, here's how to capture moving subjects well — with just your iPhone.

Using your iPhone.

You know how your iPhone photos sometimes come out weirdly bluish? That's because your white balance is off.
20/08/2021

You know how your iPhone photos sometimes come out weirdly bluish? That's because your white balance is off.

Before or after taking your photo.

Our 4 favorite apps that produce just the right frames.
19/08/2021

Our 4 favorite apps that produce just the right frames.

White borders on Instagram photos can offset the shot and give your profile a more artistic look. But trust us: we’ve tried tons of white border photo editor...

Photographers don't live by golden hour alone.
18/08/2021

Photographers don't live by golden hour alone.

For dreamy iPhone photography.

No telephoto lens on your iPhone? Not a problem.
17/08/2021

No telephoto lens on your iPhone? Not a problem.

And which attachable lenses are best?

Here's how to make those dreamy overlays on your iPhone.
13/08/2021

Here's how to make those dreamy overlays on your iPhone.

In this double exposure photography tutorial, we’ll show you how to superimpose photos on iPhone using two free apps: Snapseed and Photoshop Express. So if y...

He's got mirror selfies down to an art.
05/08/2021

He's got mirror selfies down to an art.

A simple mirror selfie can look aesthetic, too. Photographer Chris Chu shares mirror selfie ideas and tips that go beyond the Instagram shots you see on the ...

Learn to better capture those moments with your favorite people.
03/08/2021

Learn to better capture those moments with your favorite people.

Using only your iPhone.

What's your best iPhone photography hack we forgot to include?
29/07/2021

What's your best iPhone photography hack we forgot to include?

Photographer Chris Chu shares his iPhone photography tips that help you step up your game! Some of them are iPhone camera tricks you’ve never heard of, other...

Here's what you can do about those plummeting engagement rates.
27/07/2021

Here's what you can do about those plummeting engagement rates.

That influencers love to use.

Get legal music that Instagram won't block (and that you don't have to pay a royalty for).
23/07/2021

Get legal music that Instagram won't block (and that you don't have to pay a royalty for).

And the apps that let you do it all from your phone!

Take selfies without that awkward arm in the frame, capture Night photos that are beautifully crisp, and more.
22/07/2021

Take selfies without that awkward arm in the frame, capture Night photos that are beautifully crisp, and more.

It’s easy to overlook the iPhone Camera timer. But that’s a big mistake. From more natural-looking selfies to better action shots to crisper night mode photo...

Will you be upgrading this year?
20/07/2021

Will you be upgrading this year?

Rumors, features, and everything we know!

Live photos have been around for years, but chances are you still haven't tried these tricks.
15/07/2021

Live photos have been around for years, but chances are you still haven't tried these tricks.

Have you been ignoring the Live photos mode on your iPhone? You shouldn’t be. Apple’s Live photos may seem like a gimmick, but they actually open up tons of ...

See what awaits you in September.
12/07/2021

See what awaits you in September.

The best features for iPhone photography and video.

Night mode photos come out all blurry? Here's how to fix that.
09/07/2021

Night mode photos come out all blurry? Here's how to fix that.

Do your photos come out all blurry or grainy when you shoot in Night mode on iPhone? We’re sharing 4 steps to taking beautifully crisp iPhone night photos, s...

Shoot dreamy long exposures using this simple iPhone trick.
01/07/2021

Shoot dreamy long exposures using this simple iPhone trick.

Ever tried shooting long exposure on an iPhone? This video will show you how to create a long exposure photo using the Live photo effects on your iPhone — an...

It's the most powerful iPhone camera right now, but is it worth splurging on?
30/06/2021

It's the most powerful iPhone camera right now, but is it worth splurging on?

What it can do and how to use it!

Anyone can whip out their iPhone and pick the Time-Lapse setting. But here's how you shoot a really good time-lapse.
24/06/2021

Anyone can whip out their iPhone and pick the Time-Lapse setting. But here's how you shoot a really good time-lapse.

You’ve probably tried shooting time-lapse with an iPhone, but do you know how to do it right? Watch the video to see how 5 easy steps can dramatically improv...

"RAW photos on iPhone? Really?" Bear with us, we're explaining how it all works in this article 👇
22/06/2021

"RAW photos on iPhone? Really?" Bear with us, we're explaining how it all works in this article 👇

Learn how to take the best pics with your iPhone.

Kinda bored shooting the same scenes with your iPhone? Try experimenting with abstract shapes and colors.
22/06/2021

Kinda bored shooting the same scenes with your iPhone? Try experimenting with abstract shapes and colors.

With an iPhone.

These 5 settings can dramatically improve your iPhone photos, but chances are you're not even using them. Watch our very...
18/06/2021

These 5 settings can dramatically improve your iPhone photos, but chances are you're not even using them. Watch our very first YouTube video to kick your photos up a notch.

These iPhone Camera settings can make or break your photo — but chances are you’re not using them, or haven’t even heard of them. Watch the video till the en...

80% of good photography is light. Here's how you can use backlight for more artistic iPhone photos.
17/06/2021

80% of good photography is light. Here's how you can use backlight for more artistic iPhone photos.

Backlighting tips for radiant photos.

Moving your 987,159 photos from your iPhone to your computer? These apps help you do that in a heartbeat.
17/06/2021

Moving your 987,159 photos from your iPhone to your computer? These apps help you do that in a heartbeat.

Check out these powerful apps on Mac and PC.

From the grandeur of skyscrapers to the magnitude of seascapes, here's how to use perspective for better iPhone captures...
15/06/2021

From the grandeur of skyscrapers to the magnitude of seascapes, here's how to use perspective for better iPhone captures.

6 powerful tips for better photos

In this article, we're covering how to use prompts to improve your photo-taking game and give you some ideas to start wi...
02/06/2021

In this article, we're covering how to use prompts to improve your photo-taking game and give you some ideas to start with.

Ideas and tips

If the TikTok camera seems pretty self-explanatory, it's probably because you're missing out on some of its features. He...
24/05/2021

If the TikTok camera seems pretty self-explanatory, it's probably because you're missing out on some of its features. Here's how to use it to its utmost ✨

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