Portrait Lighting on the iPhone allows you to control lighting effects with shadows, spotlights, and more. It uses the dual cameras on these Apple smartphones to o create a depth-of-field effect.
This lets you compose a photo that keeps your subject sharp while creating a blurred background. With some iPhone models you can also add lighting effects to your image. And the TrueDepth camera in some modes lets you take a selfie in Portrait mode.
To take a photo in Portrait mode:
° Launch the Camera app on your iPhone and swipe to select Portrait mode.
° At the bottom of the screen, you’ll see a row of lighting effect options. Swipe left or right to preview and select your desired effect.
° If you want to control the background blur, look for the depth control button (often in the top right corner) and use the slider to adjust the f-stop for more or less blur.
° Frame your subject and tap the Shutter button to take the picture with the selected Portrait Lighting effect.
° You can also change the lighting effect or adjust the depth of field on a photo you’ve already taken. Open the photo in the Photos app, tap Edit, and then swipe through the lighting options or adjust the depth slider.
