
Discover how to master iPhone portrait photography—from camera settings to lighting and posing—through weekly 3–5 minute projects that offer the fastest way to learn mobile photography.
Master iPhone silhouette portrait photography with backlighting, lighting setups, and props, finalize with three x telephoto lens, focus lock on the face, brightness tweaks, and Peachy reshaping to reduce noise.
Create a classic portrait with only your iPhone and a flashlight, light at a 45-degree angle and head centered, then edit exposure, highlights, saturation, and vignette in Photos and Snapseed.
Create a popular beach hat portrait with an iPhone and a flashlight to cast dramatic shadows, use 1x and 3x telephoto lenses, then edit with Snapseed's portrait and black-and-white tools.
Capture dramatic iPhone silhouette portraits by composing a backlit scene with a magnetic flashlight, shoot with telephoto, and refine edges using Snapseed's vignette and silhouette filter.
Set up a spotlight portrait with iPhone lighting, capture multiple shots using the telephoto lens, then edit in Snapseed with black and white, skin smoothing, eye clarity, and shadow tuning.
Learn to compose stylish iPhone portrait photos using a handheld flashlight for 45-degree lighting, portrait mode, and telephoto lens, then edit with Snapseed's black-and-white, skin smoothing, and clarity enhancements.
Create a playful portrait using a colander and flashlight to cast a dramatic facial shadow, then refine with Snapseed's looks, healing, and high-contrast black-and-white edits.
Learn to shoot a creative spotlight shadow portrait with an iPhone and flashlight, using portrait mode and studio light, then edit with Snapseed’s face spotlight, eye clarity, and contrasty black-and-white.
Master iPhone spotlight portrait photography by placing a flashlight above the model, exploring varied poses with a 3x telephoto lens. Edit with skin smoothing, face spotlight, and vintage filters.
Create a dramatic candlelight portrait on an iPhone by using four candles, lock the focus and exposure, then edit in Snapseed with warmth, skin smoothing, eye clarity, and lens blur.
Capture a wall light portrait with an iPhone using a 3x telephoto lens, then edit in Snapseed with vignette, vintage filters, and selective facial brightness.
Capture dynamic iPhone portraits from an unconventional top-down angle with balanced composition and even lighting. Edit in Snapseed using healing, portrait skin smoothing, eye clarity, and vignette.
Capture a simple yet creative portrait on iPhone with portrait mode and telephoto. Edit in Snapseed to emphasize the face with face spotlight, skin smoothing, and eye clarity.
Welcome to the iPhone Portrait Photography course! I'm Soli Art, and with 20 years of portrait photography experience, I'm excited to guide you on this creative journey. This course is designed to teach you how to create stunning portraits using just your iPhone with Natural Light and a simple flashlight. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your mobile photography skills, this course offers a fast and effective way to learn.
We'll start from scratch, covering everything from iPhone camera settings to using lighting and posing your model for the best results. Each week, a new project will be introduced, keeping the content fresh and engaging. Each project is designed to be quick and easy, taking just 3 to 5 minutes. Best of all, this course is ongoing, with a new project uploaded every week, making it a continuous learning experience.
Below is the list of projects we'll cover in this course:
Quick Guide to iPhone Camera Settings Learn the essential settings on your iPhone camera to get started with portrait photography.
Natural Window Light iPhone Photography Discover how to use natural window light to capture beautiful, soft portraits.
iPhone Silhouette Portrait Photography Create striking silhouette portraits with your iPhone, using simple techniques.
Stunning High Key Lighting Portrait iPhone Photography Achieve bright and airy high key portraits with your iPhone and basic lighting.
Classic Portrait iPhone Photography Master the classic portrait look with your iPhone, perfect for timeless images.
Popular Beach Hat Shadow Effect Portrait iPhone Photography Learn to create the trendy beach hat shadow effect for unique and stylish portraits.
Candle Light Portrait iPhone Photography Use candlelight to create warm and intimate portraits with your iPhone.
Creative Silhouette iPhone Photography Explore creative ways to capture stunning silhouettes with your iPhone.
Creative Spotlight iPhone Photography Experiment with spotlight effects to create dramatic and focused portraits.
Creative Hand Pose Stylish Photography Learn stylish hand poses and incorporate them into your iPhone portrait photography for a chic look.
Let's get started on this exciting journey of iPhone portrait photography. I can't wait to see the amazing photos you'll create! And remember, this course is forever—there's always a new project to look forward to every week.