Iphone Photography Masterclass + Editing

Master portrait mode on iPhone by using depth control to vary background blur, compare portrait and non-portrait shots, and apply edits and filters after capture.

Explore portrait mode lighting on the iPhone, including selfie mode, studio lights, contour lighting, stage light, and black and white options, then apply before-and-after edits to enhance the face.

Explore perspective to tell stories and create mood using crouching, level and straight-up angles, and subject-background relationships that make images feel unique.

Identify blown out backgrounds and learn tips—lighting, angles, exposure, and HDR—to prevent overexposed backgrounds and keep the subject in focus.

Learn to shoot in low light with iPhone by balancing ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, avoid motion blur, and use burst photo or life photo to pick a sharp frame.

Learn to shoot in color and convert to black and white, assess neutral tones, separate the subject from a dark background, and refine contrast, shadows, and highlights.

Master the Snapseed tune image tools in the iPhone photography masterclass, adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, ambiance, highlights, shadows, and warmth for edits.

Master crop and rotate tools to frame scenes using square or free crops, undo and redo edits, and rotate images up to 90 degrees for precise composition.

Explore Snapseed's head pose tool to adjust eye size, smile, and facial balance, morphing the portrait while addressing distortion without changing focal length.

Explore snapseed's seldom-used tools—HDR scape, glamour glow, tonal contrast, drama, vintage, grainy film, retro looks, grunge, and black and white—with tips on when they may be useful.

Explore phase two of Facetune face, using tools to adjust smile, jaw, eyes, nose, eyebrows, and lips, plus mood presets to morph and refine facial features.