7 Ingenious iPhone Camera Tricks You Need to Try

My iPhone has always been my go to staple when I want to capture a photo-worthy moment. Not only is my iPhone always with me, but it has a lot of features that allows me to edit and share the photos I took instantly. That combined with the fact that my digicam weighs down my purse is good enough reason to use my iPhone as my primary camera.

Although the iPhone can be categorize as a point and shoot camera, there are some handy tips and tricks you can try to make the most out of it. Here are 7 ingenious iPhone camera tricks from photographer Lorenz Holder to help you snap great pictures.

1. Panorama Sequence

Photographer Lorenz Holder found an ingenious way to always appear multiple times in different positions throughout a picture taken in Panorama Mode. To do this, simply switch to Panorama Mode, and then start panning. Once the model is out of shot, he/she should run around the back of the photographer and back into the shot.

2. Pano Drive-By

If you get bored while you’re in a car, you can take a panoramic photo of the scenery outside. Simply, switch to Panorama Mode, and then rotate the iPhone 180 degrees. Now start panning.

3. Zoom Lens

When you zoom in to capture an image that is far away, you will notice that the photo taken is pixilated. To take a more close up image without sacrificing the pixel density, try using a pair of binoculars as a zoom lens for your iPhone.

4. Macro Lens

You can transform your iPhone's camera lens into a makeshift macro lens by only using a straw and a small drop of water. To do this, put a small drop of water using a straw on your iPhone's lens to improvise a macro lens for your camera. Don't worry though, a small drop of water will not run off into your phone.

5. Use Car Foil as Reflector

A car foil screen can be used as a reflector, which is great for taking portrait pictures.

6. Improvised Tripod and Shutter Cable

You can use a simple cardboard and your iPhone's headset as improvised tripod and shutter cable respectively. Simply use a cardboard and make some cut outs to create a DIY tripod. You can use that together with your phone's headset as shutter cable for steadier, hands-free selfies.

7. Underwater Housing

If you want to take underwater photos with your phone, you will need to use an underwater housing to prevent water from entering inside. However, if you do not have an underwater housing at hand, you can improvise using a glass. Simply place your iPhone inside a glass and submerge it halfway through to take a picture. Make sure you do not submerge the glass all throughout to prevent water from entering.