How to Shoot Professional Photos with an iPhone

Introduction

Lecture by Chris Petta, a YouTuber specializing in creative business and photography.
Goal: Learn to take professional-quality photos with an iPhone.
Applicable to iPhone 12 Pro and later models.

Camera Settings:
- Open settings and navigate to the camera.
- Formats:
  - Set to 'High Efficiency' for camera capture.
  - Enable 'Apple Pro RAW' for high-quality photo editing.
  - Set to 48 megapixels for RAW files.
- Video Settings:
  - Use 4K 30fps; turn HDR off for easier post-processing.
- Preserve Settings:
  - Allows settings to be retained when closing the camera app.
  - Recommended to keep creative controls, macro, exposure, and night mode on.
- Composition Grid:
  - Enable the grid for better composition using the rule of thirds.
- Photographic Styles:
  - Use 'Rich contrast' style at around 50 for non-RAW photos.

Exposure Control:
- Understanding highlights and shadows.
- iPhone tends to expose for shadows, but professional photos expose for highlights.
- Adjust exposure by tapping the subject and using the slider.
- Use exposure compensation menu for consistent settings.
- Tips for low light photography - underexpose to capture highlights.
Composition:
- Rule of Thirds: Align subjects along grid lines.
- Shooting Angles:
  - Shoot from lower angles for more dynamic images.
- Leading Lines:
  - Use natural lines to guide the viewer's eye.
- Choose camera options wisely (main, ultra-wide, telephoto lenses) and limit choices initially to avoid overwhelm.

Editing Philosophy:
- Editing doesn't create unrealistic photos; it enhances them.
- iPhone already edits photos slightly.
Editing Process:
- Use Lightroom Mobile for editing.
- Adjust exposure, highlights, shadows, and colors for desired effect.
- Importance of personal photographic style.
Using Presets:
- Chris shares a free preset to apply consistent edits.
- Instructions on how to download and apply in Lightroom.