Keep the Flash on Your iPhone Turned Off
Here’s a pro tip: If you want better-looking shots, just leave your iPhone camera’s built-in flash turned off all the time. Having a flash that is physically located so close to your camera’s lens creates some really unflattering photos, especially of people, where it should only be used to get even with somebody. So, it’s best to just avoid using the flash altogether and either use Night mode (available on newer iPhones; see page 19) or just let the camera automatically expose for the amount of light that is available, even if it’s dark where you’re shooting (it does a surprisingly good job in most cases). ...
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