{"id":45162,"date":"2015-10-27T15:44:19","date_gmt":"2015-10-27T15:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/?p=45162"},"modified":"2015-10-27T17:12:40","modified_gmt":"2015-10-27T17:12:40","slug":"how-to-take-better-photos-on-your-iphone-6s-or-6s-plus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/10\/how-to-take-better-photos-on-your-iphone-6s-or-6s-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to take better photos on your iPhone 6S or 6S Plus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The iPhone 6S boasts an impressive camera, and you&#8217;ve probably already started taking awesome shots on your new device, but there are lots of ways you can taken even better photos and become a real smartphone photography expert.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/iPhone_6_PLUS_preview_MG_1753_1.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone_6_PLUS_preview_MG_1753_1\" width=\"855\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/iPhone_6_PLUS_preview_MG_1753_1.jpg 855w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/iPhone_6_PLUS_preview_MG_1753_1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/iPhone_6_PLUS_preview_MG_1753_1-450x227.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Software: Using photo apps<\/h3>\n<p>One way to do this is to make use of the hundreds of photography apps available on the App Store. There are some great apps (free and paid), which let you improve the way you take photos and then edit them once captured.<\/p>\n<h4>Camera apps<\/h4>\n<p>The default camera app on the iPhone 6S\u00a0is\u00a0pretty powerful, so it&#8217;s best to begin by using that and see how you get on. If you dislike the iOS camera app or just want to try something else, then there are some good\u00a0alternatives around.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/manual.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42570 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/manual.jpg?resize=730%2C419\" alt=\"manual\" width=\"730\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/manual.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/manual-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/manual-450x258.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/manual-custom-exposure-camera\/id917146276?mt=8\">Manual<\/a><\/strong> is a camera\u00a0app that lets you take much deeper control of your shots, allowing you to adjust the exposure, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus and more. If you\u2019re already comfortable with the more advanced concepts in photography \u2013 or you want to learn! \u2013 then Manual is a great choice.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/vsco\/id588013838?mt=8\">VSCO<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a great app that combines easy manual controls with a range of filters. These filters tend to be quite minimal compared to those found on Instagram and elsewhere, and the results look great. New filters are sold individually too, so you can add just the ones that you want to use.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing Hyperlapse from Instagram\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/104409950\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Finally,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/hyperlapse-from-instagram\/id740146917?mt=8\">Hyperlapse from Instagram<\/a> gets a special mention as an innovative iPhone camera app. It takes a series of timelapse photos, then uses a clever algorithm to automatically smooth them out. The results are fantastic, and allow you to take moving, handheld time lapses that just wouldn\u2019t be possible otherwise.<\/p>\n<h4>Editing apps<\/h4>\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve taken your photo, you can get stuck into editing them. Whether you&#8217;re\u00a0cropping, adding filters or making more advanced edits, there are a range of editing apps that you can use.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/snap.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42567 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/snap.jpg?resize=730%2C295\" alt=\"snap\" width=\"730\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/snap.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/snap-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/snap-450x182.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Adobe\u2019s Photoshop is\u00a0<em>the<\/em> standard for editing on desktops, and Adobe make a lot of great mobile apps too. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/adobe-photoshop-express\/id331975235?mt=8\">Photoshop Express<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is a good lightweight option that lets you crop, adjust lighting and contrast and perform other minor edits.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/adobe-photoshop-mix\/id885271158?mt=8\">Photoshop Mix<\/a> <\/strong>and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/adobe-photoshop-lightroom\/id804177739?mt=8\">Lightroom<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0are deeper options for combining photos, performing edits and applying filters, although the latter does require you to have a Creative Cloud subscription.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/06_snapseed_before_after.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42568 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/06_snapseed_before_after.jpg?resize=620%2C415\" alt=\"06_snapseed_before_after\" width=\"620\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/06_snapseed_before_after.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/06_snapseed_before_after-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/06_snapseed_before_after-450x301.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Of course, Adobe is far from the only player in the game. Google\u2019s\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/snapseed\/id439438619?mt=8\">Snapseed<\/a><\/strong> app\u00a0is one of the best editing apps available, packing a range of features into a comprehensive but easy-to-use package.\u00a0Autodesk\u2019s<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/autodesk-pixlr-photo-editor\/id526783584?mt=8\">Pixlr<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is another good choice, with a lightweight feel that lets you get an image edited and ready in a minimal amount of time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Screenshot-2015-07-21-11.56.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42576 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Screenshot-2015-07-21-11.56.jpg?resize=730%2C240\" alt=\"Screenshot-2015-07-21-11.56\" width=\"730\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Screenshot-2015-07-21-11.56.jpg 1218w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Screenshot-2015-07-21-11.56-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Screenshot-2015-07-21-11.56-450x148.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the final steps before sharing is often to create a collage, a combination of multiple photos into a single image. Instagram\u2019s official app\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/layout-from-instagram\/id967351793?mt=8\">Layout<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is my favourite for this task, with a simple interface that makes creating a collage super easy. Another popular option is\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/muzy-photo-editors-collages\/id526910989?mt=8\">Muzy<\/a><\/strong>, which has a slightly less modern interface but makes up for it with a whole lot of features.<\/p>\n<h2>Hardware: Using the best accessories<\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of third party photography accessories available for the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus which can help improve your photos in different ways, whether it be a tripod to improve stability, a flash to take better night time shots or a stick to help with those all important selfies.<\/p>\n<h4>Tripods<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kenu-Stance.jpg\" alt=\"Kenu Stance\" width=\"855\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kenu-Stance.jpg 855w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kenu-Stance-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kenu-Stance-450x201.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First up we have a classic photographer\u2019s accessory: the tripod. The iPhone 6S is\u00a0quite a bit smaller and lighter than a full-size DSLR (or even most compacts), so we get correspondingly smaller and more portable tripods as well. Some, like the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/kenu-stance-compact-iphone-6s-6s-plus-tripod-55212\">Kenu Stance Compact iPhone 6S\/6S Plus<\/a><\/strong>, are extremely light and slim.\u00a0You\u2019ll get a stable platform that allows you to take sharper photos with less blur. They\u2019re also good for taking self-timed shots \u2013 although there are other solutions, as we\u2019ll see later.<\/p>\n<h4>Lenses<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lens-Clip-Effects.jpg\" alt=\"Lens-Clip-Effects\" width=\"729\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lens-Clip-Effects.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lens-Clip-Effects-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lens-Clip-Effects-450x166.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another popular option is\u00a0lenses. These clip\u00a0to the back of your smartphone and modify the look of your photos \u2013 zooming in, getting a wider angle or fisheye look, changing colours. Usually you get multiple lens options in one product such as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/olixar-3-in-1-universal-clip-camera-lens-kit-50698\">Olixar 3-in-1 Universal Clip Camera Lens Kit<\/a><\/strong>, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/olloclip-4-in-1-iphone-6-6-plus-lens-kit-silver-black-53408\"><strong>OlloClip 4-in-1<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for the iPhone 6S or iPhone 6S Plus. You can get some pretty impressive photos using these lens options \u2013 taking photos of things far away or really close up that you couldn\u2019t otherwise. They also work well for video, e.g. recording a skateboarding video using a typical fisheye lens. You can even get lenses that take photos at an angle \u2013 <strong>the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/rapid-magnet-mount-periscope-lens-for-iphone-and-smartphones-42961\">Periscope Lens<\/a><\/strong>, letting you capture shots that would otherwise be impossible.<\/p>\n<h4>Selfie Sticks<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/olixar-bluetooth-selfie-stick-for-android-and-apple-devices-48773\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/iPhone-Selfie-Stick.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Selfie Stick\" width=\"752\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/iPhone-Selfie-Stick.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/iPhone-Selfie-Stick-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/iPhone-Selfie-Stick-450x222.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Selfie sticks are the smartphone camera accessory du jour, letting you take wider-angle selfies without contorting your hand into an uncomfortable position. There are a few different types on the market, from simple sticks that rely on the use of a self-timer, and more advanced options that allow you to control the shutter using a button on the stick. These either connect to your phone via Bluetooth (like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/olixar-bluetooth-iphone-selfie-stick-54665\">Olixar iPhone Selfie\u00a0Stick<\/a><\/strong>)\u00a0or use your phone\u2019s 3.5mm audio port instead (like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/olixar-ninja-katana-selfie-stick-for-android-and-apple-devices-53617\">Olixar Ninja Selfie Stick<\/a><\/strong>). You can even get a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/olixar-pocketsize-iphone-selfie-stick-with-mirror-black-54762\">pocket-sized selfie stick<\/a><\/strong> with a built-in mirror, which lets you use the higher quality 12 megapixel camera on the back of your iPhone instead of the front facing 5 megapixel camera on the front.<\/p>\n<h4>Remote Shutters<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/shutterball-remote-camera-shutter-and-stand-green-45632\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/images.mobilefun.co.uk\/graphics\/productmisc\/45632\/Green-3.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" alt=\" Shutterball Remote Camera Shutter and Smart Stand\" width=\"331\" height=\"331\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Remote shutters are exactly what they sound like: little remotes that let you take a photo. Sometimes they\u2019re included in selfie sticks, but you can also get standalone versions like the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/shutterball-remote-camera-shutter-and-stand-green-45632\">ShutterBall<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(which also comes with a little stand). These are useful for taking any photos that involve your own participation, whether you\u2019re pulling off a trick or just taking a remote selfie.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Flash<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/novabluetoothiphoneflash.jpg\" alt=\"novabluetoothiphoneflash\" width=\"730\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/novabluetoothiphoneflash.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/novabluetoothiphoneflash-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/novabluetoothiphoneflash-450x252.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/novabluetoothiphoneflash-730x410.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photographers have long relied on external flash units to create or change the lighting of a scene. While your iPhone 6S does have a reasonable internal flash unit, their limited size and power mean that they can be improved. Handheld flash units such as the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/nova-bluetooth-iphone-flash-49345\">Nova Bluetooth iPhone Flash<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>are triggered just as\u00a0you take a photo, vastly improving the lighting of your subject.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>There you have it. Hopefully with some of the apps and accessories mentioned here you can start taking better photos with your\u00a0iPhone 6S. You can see our full range of iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus accessories on the pages below.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/apple\/iphone-6s\/photography-accessories\">Shop iPhone 6S Photography Accessories<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"btn btn-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/apple\/iphone-6s-plus\/photography-accessories\">Shop iPhone 6S Plus Photography Accessories<\/a><\/p>\n\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.27.4 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad1\" id=\"quads-ad1\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px 0 0px 0;text-align:center;\">\n<div id=\"bari-widget\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The iPhone 6S boasts an impressive camera, and you&#8217;ve probably already started taking awesome shots on your new device, but there are lots of ways you can taken even better photos and become a real smartphone photography expert.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":45165,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[228,155,6],"tags":[7430,8141,7261,792,7431],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45162"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45162"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45162\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45195,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45162\/revisions\/45195"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45162"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}