iPhone Photography Resources Guide
Your comprehensive guide to achieve high quality photography on your iPhone.
by SANDMARC TEAM
by SANDMARC TEAM
Where to begin...
Begin at the top of the guide and make your way down. Identify a photography style you would like to explore, and click the SANDMARC YouTube and blog resources to learn more
Editing and iPhone Camera Settings
At the beginning of your iPhone photography journey, there may be additional settings you aren't aware of. There are special apps and settings that will allow you to achieve better photos while capturing images.
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8 Types of iPhone Photography
Once you understand the technicalities of the iPhone camera, the next step is to challenge yourself in different areas of photography, such as the eight listed below. The iPhone camera is capable of a lot!
1. Nature Photography
Nature photography is about capturing the outdoors and all it entails. Whether you're on a hike or a neighborhood stroll, you'll be amazed at the beauty you can capture.
How to Shoot Nature Photography with your iPhone
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Recommended Gear
Helps to suppress surface glare, take dynamic landscape photography, darken skies and manage reflections.
Capture ultra-zoom photography with the Telephoto 6x.
2. Portrait Photography
Portrait photography is perfect for capturing a person's personality in a photo. Either be the photographer or enjoy taking your own self-portraits.
Lighting Tips for iPhone Portraits
6 Tips for Better iPhone Portraits
Portrait Photography with Steven Lee
iPhone Portrait Photography Tips using Attachable Lens
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Ring Light provides even lighting for any type of content, perfect for portraits.
Telephoto 2x lens captures sharp images with 2x optical magnification.
3. Macro Photography
Macro photography allows you to capture photos of objects up close and in detail. See plants and bugs with a bug's-eye view and capture new perspectives.
5 iPhone Photography Tips Using a Macro Lens
Macro Photography Guide for iPhone
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The 100mm lens provides extended focus distance.
With 40x magnification at the palm of your hands, this lens enables you to capture details never before possible with an iPhone
4. Low Light and Night Photography
Night or low-light photography can be complicated due to the lack of lighting, but once you figure out how to work with no light or limited light, the images captured will be outstanding.
How to use Night Mode on iPhone
Tips and Tricks for iPhone Night & Lowlight Photography
4 Tips for Low-Light Photography
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5. Street Photography
Whether it's walking in your local neighborhood or sightseeing on your latest vacation, street photography allows you to capture the beauty of everyday life through people, buildings, and streets.
POV Street Photography: iPhone + SANDMARC Telephoto 58mm
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Recommended Gear
Ergonomically designed to capture content with added stability and control on-the-go.
Document the streets of everyday life, or the immense height of an inner-city building with a 2x optical lens.
6. Film Photography
Who said iPhones couldn't capture a film look? Capturing the nostalgic look of the past has never been easier with an iPhone than it is now.
How to get the Film Look on iPhone
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Recommended Gear
The Retro Filter offers a vintage film look for every shot, perfect for capturing timeless cinematic photos.
Capture artful images with 5x ultra-wide field of view like they did in the 60s.
7. Contrast Photography
Contrast photography is a form of photography where the photographer manipulates tones, colors, and brightness within an image. The photos captured are often dynamic and bold.
Recommended Gear
Great filter for dynamic images for contrast photography.
Perfect for capturing crisp shots for enhanced contrast.
