Dramatic Action Photos with an iPhone? Here’s How
Are you ready to expand your mobile photography skills by learning how to shoot eye-popping spots/action photos with an iPhone? This comprehensive tutorial from the iPhone Photography School explains everything you need to understand for capturing the moment with precision and ease.
The behind-the-scenes episode at Latvia’s Dzintari Beach features instructor Emil Parkarklis whose motto is that “you don’t need an expensive camera or heavy gear to capture jaw-dropping photographs.” The topic of the day is the iPhone’s game-changing Burst mode and you’ll learn how to use it to avoid missed opportunities and blurry shots.
There’s plenty to digest in the 19-minute video, so prepared to take a few notes. Emil explains various ways to shoot fast-moving subjects, whether they’re birds in flight, pets, athletes, speeding cars, or “just real life as it happens.” You’ll see how to determine the best shot from a sequence, along with Emil’s recommended method for deleting the rest and keeping your gallery organized and clean.
As Emil says, “understanding the iPhone’s Burst mode provides you with maximum control for freezing the peak moment of action every time. The best way to learn this technique is to grab your phone and follow along as he explains how to configure the phone appropriately and combine these essential settings with a variety of straightforward shooting variables like focus, composition, and exposure.
Emil’s culling and organizational tips are also well worth watching and emulating. Once the lesson concludes it’s time to explore Emil’s instructional YouTube channel and learn everything your iPhone camera is capable of doing.
And don’t miss the earlier beginners guide we featured that provides a detailed overview of the best camera metering mode to choose for various conditions and situations.
