How to Use the iPhone Portrait Mode

SLR Lounge Staff
SLR Lounge
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5 min readJul 4, 2023

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Apple first introduced Portrait Mode to iPhone users back in 2016. With each new annual Apple update, the iPhone camera gets stronger, more capable, and more realistic. Today, the iPhone Portrait mode is a powerful feature that allows users to capture professional-looking portraits with a shallow depth of field. By understanding its capabilities, limitations, and following some essential tips, you can make the most of this feature and create stunning portraits with your iPhone. In this article, we will explore how to effectively use the iPhone Portrait mode to capture captivating portraits.

Video: How to Use Portrait Mode on iPhone

In this short masterclass, we expand on the 20 Tips and Tricks for iPhone Photography that we covered in a previous article and teach you all about the iPhones Portrait Mode. No matter how tempting, I am going to advise you not to photograph something as basic and boring as the image on the left. I’ll walk you through exactly how we achieved the image on the right and how to use Portrait Mode on iPhone so you won’t struggle with it ever again!

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SLR Lounge Staff
SLR Lounge

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