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iPhone photography guides

One principle, practical examples and a small exercise. Explore light, composition and your own way of seeing.

Negative space: give a small subject room to matter

Learn to balance a small subject with quiet surroundings in phone photos. Practical examples, framing steps, common mistakes and a three-photo exercise.

Frame within a frame: windows, arches and doorways

Use a natural frame to give your phone photos depth and a clear subject. Three practical examples, common mistakes, exceptions and a short exercise.

Leading lines: guide the eye through your phone photos

Use paths, edges and shadows to connect a foreground with your subject. A practical phone photography guide with examples, fixes and a five-minute exercise.

How to choose your favourite take after shooting

Compare similar photos with a clear intention: inspect the important detail, return to the whole frame and choose a favourite to keep with Take PRO.

The rule of thirds: a small move, a stronger frame

Learn the rule of thirds for phone photography with a visual grid, landscape and portrait examples, common mistakes and a simple three-frame exercise.

How to use one framing hint at a time in Take PRO

Read a Take PRO camera hint, make one small adjustment and check the result. A practical guide to following framing guidance without losing your intention.

iPhone portraits: leave room in the direction of the gaze

Try a two-frame portrait exercise: notice where the person is looking, adjust the space in front of the face and choose the composition that fits the moment.

A level horizon in iPhone travel photos: three checks before you shoot

Learn to choose a reliable horizon, level your iPhone and check the frame edges. A two-photo exercise for coastal and travel scenes.

iPhone portraits: how to choose a calmer background

A practical portrait exercise: check the space behind a face, try a different position and compare three frames before adding background blur.

How to photograph coffee by a window with your iPhone

A practical coffee-photo exercise: find window light, simplify the table, choose an angle and compare three deliberate iPhone shots.