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Apple posts 16 succinct “How to shoot on iPhone 7” videos

The cameras on the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are phenomenal, but many techniques needed to take professional-looking photos are beyond the skills of most iPhoneographers. Apple has posted a new web page that uses 16 short and to-the-point videos to give iPhone shooters a quick tutorial in how to master some common pro techniques. The “How to shoot on iPhone 7” page and videos can be viewed on iPhone — many of the videos are in portrait orientation — and they show just how easy it can be to achieve professional results.

The videos cover the gamut of iPhone 7 and 7 Plus techniques:

How to shoot a great portrait (highlighting iPhone 7 Plus portrait mode)
How to shoot a close-up
How to shoot a vertical Pano
How to shoot without a flash
How to shoot action
How to shoot a selfie with the timer
How to capture a unique angle
How to shoot stills while filming
How to shoot with street light
How to shoot a bold and simple image
How to shoot during golden hour
How to shoot a one-handed selfie
How to edit a selfie
How to shoot a sunset silhouette
How to shoot a group portrait
How to shoot a backlit subject

Apple really seems to understand how to get a point across. Rather than belabor the point, they show — literally in a matter of seconds — how to do use a new technique. A similar series on videography with the iPhone 7 would be a winner!

Steve Sande

Steve is the founder and former publisher of Apple World Today and has authored a number of books about Apple products. He's an avid photographer, an FAA-licensed drone pilot, and a really bad guitarist. Steve and his wife Barb love to travel everywhere!