1. Applicability of the Golden Ratio 132
2. The Scene 133
Chapter 30: Rules of Thirds 134
Chapter 31: Adjusting to the Light 137
Chapter 32: Food Photography 144
1. Depth of field 150
2. Dominant Skies 150
3. A Tripod 151
4. Foregrounds 152
Chapter 34: Wildlife Photography 153
3. Auto White Balance (AWB) 154
Chapter 35: Macro Photography 157
1. Photographing relatively large subjects 165
2. Photographing more minor subjects 167
Chapter 36: City Photography 172
1. Minding the Exposure 172
2. Shutter Speed 173
3. Color Advantage 173
4. Shooting at Multiple Times 174
5. Include People and Buildings 174
7. Use a Polarizer 176
Candid Photos / Capture Using AirPods 177
View Photo/Video Details and Add Captions 178
Find Photos 100 Times Faster Using Photo Search 179
Preserving Old Photos with Duplicates 180
Introduction
The iPhone series is one of the most popular phones in the market, which makes it very difficult to overlook its exceptional capabilities, especially the cameras.
The cameras of the old iPhone series were exceptional. However, this time the iPhone has more than just doubled the overall capability. The iPhone 13 models have immense features, qualities, and the overall superb performance of its cameras.
With the new iPhone 13 Pro Max, many have started shooting movies, capturing amazing photos, and now even doctors are now using it for eye checkups. In spite of these magnificent capabilities, many of the features and abilities of the iPhone 13 Pro Max remain hidden except a conscious effort is made to learn how to use the phone by reading a book like this. The meaning behind this is anyone can point and shoot, but only a few can capture.
Taking photos and pictures isn't difficult, but to master them, is another story. That is why I am here to guide you on the best way to capture spectacular shots, and to show you what being a photographer means.
A few quick notes before diving in:
1 Even if you think that you know the basics of the iPhone, it is better not to skip any part. That said, the book is designed in such a way that you can skip to any part of the book you want to.
2 Practice as much as you can, otherwise, you will not improve
3 Do not be afraid to experiment with settings because there is always a reset button in the camera options. If you don't know what each option does, then how can you fully utilize iPhone 13 Pro Max's full capability?
4 iPhone 13 is brimming with features, and I mentioned all of those here. Hence, make sure to read each chapter to find new features, tricks, and tips.
5 This guide is not just about how you can capture pictures with the iPhone 13 but how you can excel at it and know all about the art of photography itself.
Chapter 1: Introduction to iPhone 13
iPhones are Apple's trademark series and what they are mostly known for. iPhone 13 Pro Max is the latest one in the series, and having some superb camera upgrades, this might be one of the best mobile devices for photography in the market.
Competing with Androids, they have always been in the top ten or three lists. Each new release of the iPhone introduces new features, and this time with the launch of the iPhone 13, they have included camera upgrades like Portrait mode video, updated filter systems, ProRes, and so much more. Moreover, the camera is comparatively bigger and can capture 47 percent more light than the iPhone 12.
With such huge improvements and additions, iPhone 13 Pro Max has a complete arsenal of marvelous items waiting for them to be utilized. The iPhone 13 Pro Max has significant advancements, such as the most sophisticated dual-camera system ever seen on an iPhone — with a new Wide camera with larger pixels and sensor-shift optical image stabilization (OIS) that improves low-light images and movies.
Along with Photographic Styles, a new method to personalize the camera, and Cinematic mode, which adds a new level to video storytelling. The iPhone 13 and 13 mini also have A15 Bionic for better performance, low power consumption, and longer-lasting battery life. The brighter Super Retina XDR display gives you better colors, which is incredibly useful when capturing and editing photos.
Moreover, it has enhanced durability with the Ceramic Shield front cover. The basic storage is double (128GB) as compared to older iPhones. It also boasts an IP68 rating for water resistance. In terms of connectivity, it has an exceptional 5G experience.
The iPhone 13 represents a significant breakthrough in camera design, with computational photography advancements and one of the best hardware resulting in outstanding images and movies.
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