--- tags: resources, photography, mobile photography author: "Luke Pollack" --- # Resources for Shooting Photography with an iPhone ![](https://i.imgur.com/suf38Wk.jpg) ## Basic Guidelines 1. Shoot in good (well lit) lighting environments * [Photography Tips for Using Natural Light](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/jimmy-chins-photography-tips-for-using-natural-light#basics-of-lighting) * This information is written for DSLR cameras, but the concepts apply to iPhone photography as well * [Guide to Three-Point Lighting](https://shotkit.com/three-point-lighting/) 3. Use a 4:3 or a 3:2 aspect ratio * This isnt a hard and fast rule, however its a good place to start. * [Understanding Aspect Ratios in Photography](https://photographylife.com/aspect-ratio) * [Photo Aspect Ratio: This is What You Need to Know](https://www.shootproof.com/blog/photo-aspect-ratio/) * Here is how to change the aspect ratio on your iPhone: * [How to Select the Aspect Ratio of a Photo on iPhone](https://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-to-change-aspect-ratio-photo-your-camera-app) 5. Make sure to lock Auto-Exposure and Auto-Focus * [Here is a link to Apple's support site explaining how to do this](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/set-up-your-shot-iph3dc593597/ios#aria-iph76945a2c2) 6. Use the rule of thirds for composition (More on this down below) * [Rule of Thirds Explained](https://digital-photography-school.com/rule-of-thirds/) 7. Avoid flash, unless otherwise unavoidable, or for a stylistic choice ## General Overview Guides * [Beginners guide to iPhone Photgraphy](https://iphonephotographyschool.com/beginners-guide/) * [10 iPhone Photography Tips To Quickly Improve Your Photos](https://iphonephotographyschool.com/iphone-photography-tips/) ## In-Depth Guides * [Everything you need to know about iPhone Photography](https://iphonephotographyschool.com/iphoneography/)