All you need to know to get started in product photography

Most—if not all—photographers have been using the iPhone since its release more than a decade ago. Other smartphone developers are trying to replicate what the iPhone can give to its consumers with regard to photography. The iPhone just flawlessly delivers photography-wise.

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If you’re new to photography and have nothing to spare for a professional camera, you can get started with an iPhone. Explore different modes in your iPhone’s camera app, and just get used to switching through the modes. Once you do this with ease, you can play around with your shots. The iPhone is a simple device; keep your photos simple. Don’t over-edit your photos. There’s a reason the pictures your iPhone takes don’t look fabricated.

Capture close-up detail, and see the intricacy of your subject. Zoom with your feet, and avoid using your iPhone’s built-in zoom. Get close with your subject and see it in detail by tapping on the yellow box on your screen. Take silhouette photos by shooting towards the light. Shoot through objects to provide your subject with a frame. This also allows your iPhone to focus more on the subject.

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Be on the lookout for reflections. Not only does this make for good composition, it can also teach you a symmetry and visual impact. Use diagonal alignment for a more balanced composition. Creating photos such as this also encourages the viewer’s eye to flow effortlessly through the scene. While using editing apps can enhance the photos you’ve taken, using the iPhone itself with intent to learn enhances your skill.

Ram Chary Everi is a 25-year-old freelance photographer and graphic designer from Orlando, Florida. For more photography tips from Ram Chary Everi, subscribe to this blog.