Photos in iOS 13 introduced a Portrait Lighting feature dubbed High-Key Mono, which uses depth mapping to simulate studio lighting and gives the sensation of either being closer or farther away from your subject. That feature conveniently continues in iOS 16.
To use the High-Key Mono effect on an iPhone running iOS 16, you’ll need to utilize the Portrait mode in the Camera app and select the High-Key Light Mono effect. This effect simulates a bright, grayscale portrait with a white background, creating a distinct look.
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Open the Camera app: Launch the Camera app on your iPhone.
- Select Portrait mode: Instead of the standard Photo mode, choose Portrait mode at the bottom of the screen.
- Access Portrait Lighting effects: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the Portrait Lighting options.
- Choose High-Key Light Mono: Swipe left or right until you find the High-Key Light Mono option.
- Capture the photo: Tap the shutter button to take the picture. The High-Key Mono effect will be applied to the resulting image.
- Adjust intensity (optional): After selecting the effect, you can use the slider to adjust the intensity of the lighting effect.
