iPhone Photography For Dummies

iPhone Photography For Dummies

by Mark Hemmings
Released August 2020
Publisher(s): For Dummies
ISBN: 9781119687795

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Book description

Create beautiful iPhone photos with the techniques found in this book 

iPhone Photography For Dummies, shares the expertise of photography workshop instructor Mark Hemmings as he shows readers how to get stunning images using their favorite iPhone. By implementing Hemmings’ simple techniques, you’ll get professional-looking results in a fraction of the time you’d expect. You’ll learn to: 

  • Adjust camera settings 
  • Create majestic landscape images 
  • Capture exciting action shots 
  • Shoot beautiful portraits 
  • Select an editing app 
  • Share and organize images 
  • Shoot photos comfortably while on the go 

Perfect for those who want to take breathtaking photos without investing in a top-of-the-line camera, iPhone Photography For Dummies takes the guesswork and luck out of creating beautiful imagery. It shows people without formal training in photography how to make meaningful and noticeable improvements in their shooting technique using either the latest iPhone model or older versions of the device. 

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Introduction
    1. About This Book
    2. Foolish Assumptions
    3. Icons Used in This Book
    4. Beyond the Book
    5. Where to Go from Here
  3. Part 1: Fast-Tracking Your Photography Skills
    1. Chapter 1: Introducing iPhone Photography
      1. Getting to Know the Camera in Your iPhone
      2. Taking a Quick Tour of the iPhone Camera App
      3. Taking a Photo
      4. Viewing Your iPhone Photos
      5. Editing Your iPhone Photo
      6. Sharing Your Photos
    2. Chapter 2: Taking the Complete Camera Walk-Around
      1. Discovering the Different Ways to Open Your Camera
      2. Properly Holding Your iPhone for Steady Photographs
      3. Taking a Photo Without Using the Normal Shutter Button
      4. Zooming in to Your Subject
      5. Using the Selfie Camera with and without Background Blur
      6. Knowing When to Use (and not Use) the Camera Flash
      7. Getting to Know Live Photos
      8. Using the Camera Timer for Stable and Sharp Photos
      9. Getting Creative with Filters
    3. Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Camera for Photographic Greatness
      1. Turning on iCloud Photos
      2. Optimizing iPhone Storage
      3. Downloading the Original Photos
      4. Uploading to My Photo Stream
      5. Sharing Albums
      6. Watching Cellular Data
      7. Auto-Playing Videos and Live Photos
      8. Viewing Full HDR
      9. Transferring to Mac or PC
      10. Customizing Your iPhone’s Camera
    4. Chapter 4: Applying iPhone Auto-Mode Settings
      1. Zooming with Various Camera Modes
      2. Preparing to Take Selfies
      3. Taking Selfies
      4. Considering Square Photos
      5. Creating Panoramic Photos
  4. Part 2: Discovering the Fundamentals of Photographic Genres
    1. Chapter 5: Creating Perfect Landscape Photographs
      1. Camera Considerations
      2. Lighting Considerations
      3. Gear Considerations
      4. Photography Tips for Your Next Outing
    2. Chapter 6: Shooting Sports Photography
      1. Camera Considerations
      2. Gear Considerations
      3. Lighting Considerations
      4. Photography Tips for Dynamic Sports Photos
    3. Chapter 7: Saving Memories through Family and Individual Portraiture
      1. Camera Considerations
      2. Gear Considerations
      3. Lighting Considerations
      4. Photography Tips for Your Next Portrait Session
    4. Chapter 8: Documenting Your Travel and Vacation in Pictures
      1. Camera Considerations
      2. Gear Considerations
      3. Lighting Considerations
      4. Photography Tips for Your Next Trip
    5. Chapter 9: Creating Still Life and Product Photography on the Cheap
      1. Camera Considerations
      2. Gear Considerations
      3. Lighting Considerations
      4. Creating Beautiful Still Life Photos
    6. Chapter 10: Taking It to the Streets: Photographing Strangers
      1. Camera Considerations
      2. Gear Considerations
      3. Lighting Considerations
      4. Photography Tips for Your Next Day (or Night) on the Town
  5. Part 3: Editing, Organizing, and Sharing Your Photos
    1. Chapter 11: Editing with the iOS Photos App
      1. Opening Your Photos App
      2. Exploring Your Editing Options
      3. Applying Filters
      4. Cropping an Image
      5. Adjusting Aspect Ratio
      6. Editing Your Portrait Photography
    2. Chapter 12: Organizing and Sharing Your Photos like a Pro
      1. Thinking about Post-Production Workflow
      2. Deleting Unwanted Photos
      3. Favoriting Photos with the Heart Icon
      4. Diving into Album Organization
      5. Knowing When to Use the Photos Section
      6. Making the For You Section Work, Well, for You
      7. Using the Search Tool within the Photos App
      8. Sharing Your Photos
  6. Part 4: The Part of Tens
    1. Chapter 13: Ten iOS Apps That Will Enhance Your Photography
      1. Mark’s Suggested Free Photography Apps
      2. Mark’s Suggested Paid Photography Apps
    2. Chapter 14: Ten Tips for Shooting and Sharing Video with Your iPhone
      1. Accessing the Video Camera within the Photos App
      2. Holding Your iPhone Properly for Smooth Video Recording
      3. Trimming the Length of Any Video
      4. Adjusting the Exposure and Filter Settings
      5. Cropping Your Video
      6. Choosing a Video Aspect Ratio
      7. Choosing Vertical or Horizontal Orientation
      8. Creating Time-Lapse Photography Video Clips
      9. Capturing Dramatic Video Clips with Slo-Mo
      10. Exporting Your Finished Videos
    3. Chapter 15: Ten Extra Editing Features to Jazz Up Your Images
      1. Adding Notes and Text Using Markup
      2. Adding Your Signature to Your Photos
      3. Adding Extra Markup Options to Your Photo
      4. Deleting Your Markups to Return to Your Original Photo
      5. Creating and Editing a Live Photo
      6. Creating a Loop Photo
      7. Creating a Bounce Photo
      8. Exporting Your Live, Loop, and Bounce Photos
      9. Creating a Long Exposure Photo
      10. Creating Abstract Photos Using Long Exposure
  7. Index
  8. About the Author
  9. Advertisement Page
  10. Connect with Dummies
  11. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: iPhone Photography For Dummies
  • Author(s): Mark Hemmings
  • Release date: August 2020
  • Publisher(s): For Dummies
  • ISBN: 9781119687795