iPhone Photography: Taking Natural Light Portraits Like a Pro

Take your iPhone portraits to the next level! Join Scott Kelby as he shows you how to get the most out of Portrait Mode on your iPhone. Natural light can be found indoors and out, and with each situation there are challenges to overcome. In this class Scott will show you how to use the settings within the iPhone camera for the best results, share compositional tips and tricks, demonstrate techniques for shooting indoors and out, as well as teach you about different accessories that can save the day in a variety lighting situations.

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Scott Kelby

Release Date: 2021-03-12

Lessons

Indoor Portrait

Join Scott as he introduces the class and jumps into a demonstration of how to take a natural light portrait indoors.

Duration: 4 mins 54 seconds

Window Light

Don’t get burned by window light, and learn how to make the most of it.

Duration: 5 mins 38 seconds

Composition

How you compose the photo makes a huge difference in the final result.

Duration: 5 mins 17 seconds

Direct Sunlight Outdoors

When outside in direct light you’ve got to do something with that light to tone it down.

Duration: 3 mins 11 seconds

Using a Reflector

A reflector is an age old photography tool that can help you manage that direct sunlight.

Duration: 2 mins 5 seconds

Shooting in Shade

A bit of shade can be a lifesaver, but there are a few things to keep in mind when shooting in the shade.

Duration: 2 mins 5 seconds

Create Shadows in Shade

Learn the magic of using a black reflector to add shadows when shooting in the shade.

Duration: 1 mins 35 seconds