Nature Photos vs. iPhone

11 Tips For Taking Beautiful iPhone Photos Of Nature

Considering I have chosen to participate in this photography class with just my iPhone I figured this article could be helpful with some ideas as we are getting more into this class. One thing that was mentioned was how since you always have your iPhone with you, you’ll never miss out on photographing the wildlife that you see everyday. That is one of the reasons I chose to do this class with just my iPhone. The following 11 tips are addressed below, along with a sentence or two that really helps relate the tip from an idea to a possibility.

1. Make The Most Of Your Natural Surroundings: Nature shots can come from anywhere!

2. Capture Different Seasons: The landscape around us can appear very different throughout the various times of the year. The changing of light, plants, and animals are each something that can be captured with your iPhone.

3. Shoot In The Best Light: When the sun is lower in the sky – either early in the morning or in the evening just before the sun sets. Referred to as the “golden hour” in photography is when the light is warmer and softer, making it easier to take great photos.

4. Get The Perfect Exposure: When you’ve framed your shot, tap the screen to lock in the focus, then swipe up or down to adjust the exposure. Make sure none of the highlights (bright areas of the image) are blown out (over-exposed), especially in the sky. This can not be fixed after the fact in editing!

5. Get Up Close: Your iPhone is quite capable of stunning close-up nature photography and flower photography.

6. Don’t Forget About Composition: "rule of thirds" The subject should be placed off-center, rather than in the middle of the frame. This is more pleasing to the eye.

7. Use The Sky As A Background : Shooting from a low angle allows the sky to be the background.

8. Create A Sense Of Depth: Use objects in the foreground to create a sense of depth.

9. Use Burst Mode For Moving Subjects : Burst Mode setting in the native camera app!! Allows for a greater chance of getting the perfect shot.

10. Be Patient: One must be will to wait, watch, or go where the subject of interest is.

11. Edit Carefully: Only use adjustments that will enhance the image. FILTERS and EFFECTS are less likely to add to the beauty of your scene and is more likely to ruin the photo.