In today’s fast-paced world, capturing the attention of your audience has become more challenging than ever. Whether you’re promoting an event, advertising a product, or simply trying to convey a message, a well-crafted poster can be a powerful tool in your arsenal. But what separates an ordinary poster from one that truly captivates? The answer lies in the art of crafting captivating poster photos. In this guide, we will explore the key elements and techniques that can help you create visually striking posters that leave a lasting impact.
1. Define Your Objective
Before you dive into the creative process, it’s essential to define the primary objective of your poster. What message do you want to convey? Who is your target audience? What action do you want them to take after seeing your poster? These questions will guide your design choices and help you create a poster that serves its purpose effectively.
For instance, if you’re designing a poster for a charity event, your objective might be to evoke empathy and encourage donations. In contrast, if you’re creating a poster for a rock concert, your goal could be to generate excitement and ticket sales.
2. Choose the Right Imagery
The choice of imagery is arguably the most critical aspect of crafting a captivating poster. Your visuals should be directly related to your message and evoke the desired emotions in your audience. Consider the following tips when selecting images:
High Quality: Always use high-resolution images to ensure clarity and sharpness. Blurry or pixelated visuals can instantly turn off potential viewers.
Relevance: Ensure that the imagery is relevant to your message or theme. If you’re promoting a beach party, for example, use images of sunsets, palm trees, or people having fun on the beach.
Contrast: Utilize contrast to make your visuals pop. Bold contrasts between colors or elements can create a visually striking effect.
Balance: Maintain a balance between text and visuals. While visuals are essential, don’t overcrowd your poster with images, making it difficult for viewers to read the text.
3. Typography Matters
Typography plays a significant role in poster design, which you can create and start exploring with StoryboardThat to get better results. The fonts you choose should complement the overall theme and message of your poster. Here are some typography tips:
Legibility: Ensure that your text is easy to read from a distance. Avoid overly decorative fonts that may be hard to decipher.
Hierarchy: Use font size and style to create a hierarchy of information. The most important details, such as the event name and date, should be prominent.
Alignment: Pay attention to text alignment. Centered text can convey a formal and balanced look, while left-aligned text may create a more dynamic feel.
Color: Use color strategically in your typography. The contrast between the text and background is crucial for readability.
4. Play with Color
Color is a powerful tool for evoking emotions and creating visual impact. The choice of colors should align with your message and theme. Different colors can convey various emotions:
Red: Passion, energy, excitement
Blue: Calm, trust, professionalism
Green: Growth, nature, health
Yellow: Happiness, optimism, warmth
Black: Elegance, sophistication, mystery
Consider the emotions you want to elicit and choose your color palette accordingly. However, be mindful of color psychology and cultural associations, as colors can have different meanings in different contexts.
5. Composition and Layout
The composition and layout of your poster are key elements in creating visual impact. A well-structured composition can guide the viewer’s eye and convey your message effectively. Here are some composition and layout principles to keep in mind:
Rule of Thirds: Divide your poster into a grid of thirds both horizontally and vertically. Place important elements along these lines or at their intersections to create a balanced composition.
Hierarchy: Establish a visual hierarchy by arranging elements in order of importance. The most critical information should have the most prominent placement.
Whitespace: Don’t be afraid to use whitespace. It helps reduce clutter and allows the viewer to focus on the essential elements.
Alignment: Maintain consistency in the alignment of text and visuals. This creates a sense of order and professionalism.
Conclusion
Crafting captivating poster photos is both an art and a science. It requires a deep understanding of your objectives, your audience, and the principles of design. By carefully selecting imagery, using typography effectively, playing with color, and paying attention to composition and layout, you can create posters that not only grab attention but also leave a lasting impact on viewers.
Until recently, a super-telephoto 800mm lens fixed at f/11 wouldn’t have been possible. This is because Canon EOS DSLRs simply won’t work with a lens at a minimum f/11 aperture as it can’t let enough light into the AF sensor for the AF to function properly. But thanks to the more advanced AF in the latest Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras, and their EVF (Electronic Viewfinder which brightens your view of scenes you’re shooting) an f/11 fixed aperture lens is possible. So Canon created the unique Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM and Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM super telephoto prime lenses!
It’s this narrow f/11 aperture that’s enabled Canon to make these lenses much smaller, lighter and cheaper, and the RF 800mm is impressively light and easy to shoot handheld, without any worries about arm ache associated with using such long lenses.
Having an 800mm super-duper telephoto lightweight lens started as a very exciting proposition, as I pictured myself taking amazing frame-filling shots of distant wildlife with ease! However, the RF 800mm has some distinct disadvantages when you start shooting in different scenarios.
For a start, I wouldn’t normally choose to shoot at f/11 with a telephoto for wildlife or sports, as I want to blur the background and would usually shoot around f/4 or f/2.8. The f/11 at 800mm is actually fine for blurring distant and clean backgrounds – eg a bird on a fence post with a greenery 50 yards away. But a bird in a tree with branches around, or squirrel on a forest floor, then the backgrounds look very messy.
Then there’s the impact f/11 has on your shutter speeds. Even shooting at ISO6400, I was only averaging 1/40 to 1/160 sec inside the woods in day; not fast enough to freeze the wildlife I’d set out to shoot. Plus the combo of IBIS and IS won’t help you get sharp shots if subjects aren’t totally still.
But I’m pleased to say I did find the perfect subject for a mega 800mm focal length at f/11. The RF 800mm is almost purpose built for the big, bright, faraway moon as you can see in the beautifully detailed shot on the right.
• Make sure you’re using the best lenses for wildlife photography
The RF 800mm f/11 weighs only 1260g and is 352mm when fully extended, and 282mm when retracted. It has a 95mm filter size; it’s the small f/11 aperture that’s enabled this diameter to be so relatively small, which makes the lens very portable.
2. Using a Canon RF 800mm lens
To start using the RF 800mm lens you need to twist to unlock it, then extend the lens, and twist to lock it back in place. We used the RF 800mm on a Canon EOS R6, and this combination proved to be a very lightweight setup for shooting handheld.
3. Autofocus setup
(Image credit: Future)
As we were setting out to photograph wildlife in the woods, we set up our R6’s AF using the Servo AF, AF method as Face + Tracking, Subject to detect to Animals, and Eye Detection enabled. These settings really make it easy to lock AF on wildlife.
4. Fine in sunshine
In sunny conditions at f/11 and ISO3200 with the RF 800mm, we had a fast shutter speed of 1/4000 sec – ideal for freezing even the most twitchy of little birds. But when we used the RF 800mm on darker days, or in low-light inside darker forests, things went slowly pear-shaped…
5. Struggles in lower light
In lower light levels at f/11, you’re forced to up the ISO to get decent shutter speeds. But even at ISO6400 I only able to shoot at 1/160 sec, which isn’t fast enough for most wildlife. Even if you do manage to bag a sharp subject, the f/11 aperture won’t significantly blur surrounding branches.
6. Moonlighting
While the RF 800mm is challenging to use for wildlife if not in sunny conditions, it’s the perfect lens for shooting the moon! I comfortably shot at f/11 for the brightly-lit moon at 1/250 sec and only ISO800. The detail in the moon’s craters is incredible, and I took some of my best moon photos.
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Here are the stunning winning photos of the 2023 Analog Sparks International Film Photography Awards.
Let’s come together to celebrate the rich tapestry of visual narratives and the exceptional artists who crafted these mesmerizing analog captures. Behold the most exquisite collection of analog photography from the 2023 Analog Sparks International Film Photography Awards.
The photographer of the year won by Cristina Fontsare for her sereis “A Crack In The Mirror” and the Best New Talent of the year won buy Ayanah George for her series “Coming Through”.
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#1 Photographer Of The Year: A Crack In The Mirror By Cristina Fontsare
The intention of my project is to have a look at childhood, puberty and adolescence through the annual practice of photographing the same girls every year.I am interested in those moments of transition between one evolutionary stage and another,highlighting the imaginary world of childhood that is invisible to to the adult gaze, the beauty and fragility of puberty, the lights and shadows of growth, the adaptation to the new incipient subjectivity and the psychological changes that will come and that will distance you from your closest environment:the family, where everything begins and ends.
#2 Best New Talent Of The Year: Coming Through By Ayanah George
This series inspired by the art of Kehinde Wiley is my transformation in creating work that represents my style. The concept of “coming through” is represented by various double exposures, an allegory to something that was covered and revealed. The photos are meant to document, uplift and highlight women of color, representing them as majestic and beautiful. In the past I created work that did not represent me. As I reflected on other aspects of life it occurred to me that I was (and possibly still am) afraid to show all of myself. As I begin to open up, I invite others to do the same.
#3 Architecture – 1st Place: Not An Exit By Austin Irving
#4 Architecture – 2nd Place: Cold Square By Dominik Gottwald
#5 Architecture – Bronze: Britannia Pier Cafe By Debby Besford
#6 Fine Art – 1st Place: A Crack In The Mirror By Cristina Fontsare
#7 Fine Art – 2nd Place: From Africa With Love By Jean-Claude Moschetti
#8 Fine Art – Gold: The Rocketgirl Chronicles By Andrew Rovenko
#9 Fine Art – Silver: Milan, Italy By Noah Dolinsky
#10 Human – 1st Place: Last Day Of School By Marko Risovic
#11 Human – 2nd Place: Mujeres Medicina, The Sould Healers Marta Kowalska
#12 Human – Gold: People In The Landscape By Mark McCarty
#13 Human – Gold: The Life Boat By Nicola Doro
#14 Human – Silver: Cara Mia By Mark McCarty
#15 Life Style – 1st Place: The Hot Water By Christo Stankulov
#16 Life Style – 2nd Place: Modern Tribe By Shahriar Mazandi
#17 Life Style – Silver: Fight Like A Woman By Lucas Urenda
#18 Life Style – Bronze: Mother & Daughter By David Weightman
#19 Life Style – Bronze: Solitude Standing By Dai Nakamura
#20 Nature – 1st Place: Where Beauty Prevails By Andrea Rosemercy
How can you make possibly the best smartphone for photography an even more capable cameraphone? Accessorize it!
That’s exactly what Xiaomi did for the 13 Ultra with the Photography Kit – a quirky set of accessories for the everyday phone user, but an invaluable work tool for the enthusiast photographer and videographer.
What’s the Photography Kit?
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra Photography Kit features a quality protective case with a lens cap, a 67mm filter adapter, a camera grip with Bluetooth, and a lanyard.
The whole package
You can just snap the case on the phone and put the cap on top. It protects the cameras from dust and other potentially-harming objects and it looks cool. The lens cap attaches with a push.
The grip accessory is pretty neat. You slide it onto the bottom of the case and it has a convenient locking lever to stay in place. The grip has a USB-C port so you can charge its built-in battery, a lanyard hole, and a full-on shutter button – it has half-press focusing and a zoom ring.
Press and hold the shutter for a second and the remote grip initiates pairing with the phone. From there it can launch the camera from a locked phone, control the zoom, and take pictures.
Lanyard eyelet and a zoom ring around the shutter button
With the case and grip attached, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra becomes a photography powerhouse! It’s very easy to fall into a rhythm of waking up the phone and moving between the different cameras using just your index finger. Taking the phone out of your pocket by grabbing the grip is very convenient too.
If you want to take your imaging further, twist on the 67mm filter adapter on the back of the case. This is the most popular filter thread on the market and you’ll get the widest selection of ND and circular polarizing filters around.
We happened to have a CPL lying around and we attached it to the phone to take some photos. Using a filter on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra feels fully professional. And it’s nearly impossible to twist the adapter off the phone’s case.
We found that the best use case for the Photography Kit is action shooting. It takes capturing your friends playing beach volleyball to a whole other level. Put the phone in either 3.2x or 5x, half-press to focus, and then wait for the ideal moment.
Here are a few samples we shot with the Xiaomi 13 Ultra with the Photography Kit attached.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra using the Photography kit
Conclusion
It’s hard to find the Xiaomi 13 Ultra Photography Kit online. It seems your best option is to import it from China. Prices range from around $130 to nearly $300. It’s a quality set of tools, but not amazing value for money.
The joy we get from using such accessories with a phone may well make it worth it, however. It brings us back to a few years back when phone and accessory makers were more imaginative, more daring. Remember LG and Friends, those were some fun days.
Now phones have become clinical tools. They perform a million tasks and they excel at most of them. Being great at photography is one of their key strengths. Using something like the Xiaomi Photography Kit can elevate one of the best phones around to a full-on professional tool.
Motherhood is a profoundly fulfilling journey, yet it’s not without its trials. From those sleepless nights to the relentless juggling of responsibilities, being a mom demands both physical and emotional resilience. But then there are extraordinary moms like Yulia Enslinger, who tackle these challenges with a hearty dose of humor.
Yulia, an artist with a knack for illustrating the realities of motherhood, captures the essence of this remarkable journey in her comics—a journey marked by both struggles and triumphs. While her comics candidly depict the tough moments, Yulia’s unwavering positivity serves as a beacon of inspiration for fellow moms navigating this beautiful, albeit unpredictable, adventure.
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The world of wedding photography is an ever-evolving canvas, reflecting the diverse and multicultural tapestry of modern-day unions. Couples are increasingly crossing borders and cultures, blending traditions and celebrating love in unique ways. As a wedding photographer, I’ve had the privilege of capturing these beautiful multicultural weddings, and I’m here to share my insights and experiences on this captivating journey.
The Canvas of Multicultural Weddings
In a globalised world, love knows no boundaries. Couples from different backgrounds come together to create unions that are rich in cultural diversity. These weddings offer a glimpse into the fusion of traditions, the harmonisation of rituals, and the celebration of love that transcends cultural borders.
As a photographer, I’ve witnessed the magic that unfolds when two distinct cultures come together. From Indian-Chinese fusions to African-American celebrations, each wedding presents a unique palette of colours, customs, and emotions. My role is to capture these moments of unity and diversity, weaving them into a visual narrative that tells the couple’s extraordinary love story.
The Art of Multicultural Wedding Photography
Capturing the essence of a multicultural wedding requires a delicate balance of artistry and cultural sensitivity. Here are some key aspects that guide my approach:
Pre-Wedding Consultations:
Before the big day, I invest time in understanding the couple’s cultural backgrounds, traditions, and expectations. This enables me to plan my shots accordingly and ensure that no significant moment is missed.
Respect for Traditions:
Multicultural weddings are a blend of customs and rituals from two or more cultures. My role is to respect and honour these traditions while finding creative ways to capture their essence. It’s about preserving cultural heritage through imagery.
Cultural Awareness:
Being culturally aware is paramount. I often collaborate with local experts or consultants who can provide insights into specific customs and etiquettes. This ensures that I navigate each wedding with grace and respect.
Candid Moments:
Multicultural weddings are a treasure trove of candid moments. The exchange of vows, the laughter, the tears, and the joyous celebrations are a testament to the power of love in overcoming cultural barriers. Capturing these unscripted moments is where the real magic lies.
Fusion Photography:
In many multicultural weddings, couples opt for fusion ceremonies that blend elements from both cultures. This presents a unique opportunity for creative photography. I aim to capture the seamless fusion of traditions in a way that resonates with the couple’s love story.
Storytelling Through Images:
My approach to multicultural wedding photography is to tell a story through images. Each photo should convey the emotions, the cultural significance, and the essence of the moment. It’s about creating a visual narrative that the couple can cherish for a lifetime.
Challenges and Rewards
Multicultural weddings come with their own set of challenges. The complexity of coordinating diverse customs, language barriers, and the need for cultural sensitivity demand a photographer’s utmost attention and expertise. However, the rewards are immeasurable.
The smiles, the tears of joy, the coming together of families from different corners of the world – these are the moments that make it all worthwhile. Multicultural weddings offer a unique opportunity to witness the beauty of unity in diversity and to capture it in a frame.
The Multicultural Wedding Photographer’s Toolbox
As a photographer specialising in multicultural weddings, my toolbox extends beyond camera gear. It includes cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and a deep appreciation for the diverse love stories that unfold before me.
Camera Gear:
High-quality camera gear is essential, including lenses that capture the vibrant colors and emotions of multicultural celebrations.
Cultural Resources:
Collaborations with cultural experts or consultants are invaluable. They provide insights into customs, traditions, and etiquette.
Language Skills:
Basic language skills or access to translators can help in effective communication and coordination during multicultural weddings.
Cultural Attire:
Dressing appropriately for the occasion shows respect for the traditions and customs of the couple and their families.
Patience and Flexibility:
Multicultural weddings often involve intricate rituals and extended timelines. Patience and flexibility are key attributes for a photographer to navigate these events smoothly.
The Unifying Thread: Love
In the colourful tapestry of multicultural weddings, there’s a unifying thread that binds them all – love. It’s the force that transcends borders, languages, and traditions. As a multicultural wedding photographer, my mission is to capture the essence of this love and immortalize it in every frame.
Every wedding is a journey into a world of diverse customs and rich traditions, but it is also a testament to the universal language of love. Through my lens, I aim to celebrate this love, preserve cultural legacies, and create visual stories that resonate with the hearts of couples and their families.
In the end, multicultural wedding photography is not just about documenting an event; it’s about capturing the beauty of two souls coming together, defying cultural boundaries, and embracing a future filled with love and understanding. It’s an art form that celebrates harmony in diversity, and it’s an honour to be a part of it.
(Nitin Arora is the founder at Nitin Arora Photography and Shanaya Arora is the Creative Director at Nitin Arora Photography)
The theme for the tenth round of the 2023/24 Camera Jabber Photographer of the Year (CJPOTY) competition is ‘Animals’. The photographs can be taken anywhere and at any time, and the animals can be wild or domestic pets – we love them all equally.
This round of our monthly competition is open for submissions until 23:59 BST (00:59 CET and 15:59 PST) on 31st October 2023.
To submit your entry, follow the link to cjpoty or click on the CJPOTY button at the top of any of our website pages. You can submit up to three entries for £2.00 plus payment processing costs (£0.26). Images should be Jpegs at least 1920 pixels along their longest side but no larger than 2MB.
Camera Jabber Photographer of the Year prizes
At the end of the month, the Camera Jabber team will pick one winning image and nine runners-up from the September entries. The photographer of the winning image will receive a voucher from MPB.com to the value of £500, which can be spent on anything from a huge range of kit from the World’s biggest platform for used photographic gear.
All 10 of the selected images will go into our shortlist for the year.
We’ll do this each month in 2023 so that by the end of the year, there will be 120 shortlisted images. These will then go before our fantastic panel of judges who will decide the 1st, 2nd and 3rd-placed images.
The photographer of the first-placed image overall, as decided by the panel of judges, will receive a voucher to the value of £1000 from MPB.com as well as a trophy and the title ‘Camera Jabber Photographer of the Year 2024‘. The photographers who come second and third will receive vouchers worth £500 and £250, respectively.
You don’t have to enter the competition every month, but you are welcome to do so, and the more shortlisted images you have at the end of the year, the greater the chance of winning the top prize.
CJPOTY VIP Judges
At the end of the year, our illustrious panel of judges has the onerous task of selecting the first, second and third-placed images overall from the shortlist of 120. Our judges are:
Benedict Brain – Photographer, journalist & Sigma ambassador Sophie Collins – Chief Marketing Office at MPB, Trustee of Royal Photographic Society Donna Crous – Food photographer, author, Nikon Europe ambassador and Rotolight Master of Light Ross Hoddinott – Landscape photographer, wildlife photographer, author, tutor, conservationist Tracy Marshall-Grant – Arts Director, curator and producer Denise Maxwell – Multi-genre photographer and lecturer Carolyn Mendelsohn – Artist and portrait photographer Paul Sanders – fine art photographer Jemella Ukaegbu – Photographer & founder of UK Black Female Photographers (UKBFTOG) Christina Vaughan – Founder of Cultura Creative, the home of inclusive stock photography
Follow the link to find out more about the CJPOTY judges.
About MPB
Founded by Matt Barker in 2011, MPB is the world’s largest platform for used photography and videography kit. MPB has transformed the way people buy, sell and trade equipment, making photography more accessible, affordable and sustainable.
Headquartered in the creative communities of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin, the MPB team includes trained camera experts and seasoned photographers and videographers who bring their passion to work every day to deliver outstanding service. Every piece of kit is inspected carefully by product specialists and comes with a six-month warranty to give customers peace of mind that buying used doesn’t mean sacrificing reliability.
This article provides a comprehensive review of iPhone camera tips, tricks, and hidden features for photographers at different skill levels. Whether you’re a casual user or a content creator, there’s something for everyone on this list. Most of the tutorials require a smartphone with features like night mode, portrait mode, and wide-angle lenses, commonly found on newer models. We will help you unlock iPhone photography potential.
iPhone Camera Essentials
The smartphone photography revolution owes a lot to the smartphone camera. It was the iPhone that made it possible to create photographs that are difficult to distinguish from professional ones. Just look at the camera hardware overview. At the same time, many users do not even know about camera app navigation. The difference between the results that professionals manage to achieve and those that ordinary people photograph is enormous. We will help bridge the gap.
Composition and Framing
Composition is key in mobile photography, just as it is in traditional photography. Take a moment to frame your shot and keep the rule of thirds in mind. Visualize dividing the frame into a grid of nine equal sections and position your main subject at the intersection points or along the lines. You’ll create a visually appealing composition that draws the viewer’s attention to the focal point of your image. You may need to practice framing and perspective a little. Consider the purpose and scope of your photographs.
Lighting Mastery
Lighting and color balance are important for all types of photography and mobile photography is no exception. Whenever you can, utilize natural lighting conditions for optimal results. Soft, diffused light during the golden hour (early morning or late afternoon) or on overcast days can yield stunning outcomes. Steer clear of the harsh midday sun, as it tends to create strong shadows and overexposed highlights.
Experiment with various lighting conditions and compare natural vs. artificial light to capture your desired mood and atmosphere in photographs. It’s also worth learning more about golden & blue hours, where the lighting in the photos gives them a special style. There are interesting flash techniques on the Internet that allow you to achieve unusual effects. For a better effect, you should consider light modifiers, they will help achieve a professional effect.
Focus and Depth of Field
The autofocus feature is available in most iPhone cameras, ensuring software automatically locates the subject of the image. However, there are times when manual focus can result in the desired effect. This is especially true in macro techniques. To achieve sharp images, simply tap on the screen to indicate the focus point with a yellow box. You can also play around with focus modes. Additionally, for a blurred background effect, portrait mode creates a shallow depth of field, highlighting your subject.
Composition Styles
Mastering composition is a crucial aspect of capturing exceptional photos. So, what exactly is composition in photography? It’s the arrangement of elements within a photo, including the subject, foreground, and background objects, as well as the use of lines, shapes, colors, and other visual elements. By organizing these elements effectively, you can create visually captivating and impactful images. Exposure control directly influences how viewers perceive and interpret photos, directing their focus and eye movement within the frame. A photographer who pays attention to composition can create engaging images that captivate and intrigue the viewer, encouraging them to continue exploring the photo.
Editing and Post-Processing
You can enhance your iPhone photos by utilizing its built-in basic & advanced editing or third-party editing apps. Only if you use third-party applications, immediately explore the saving and exporting capabilities, since in some applications you need to pay for this.
Here are some tips to edit your photos effectively:
Adjust the color balance and saturation. Modify the warmth or coolness of your photo using the color balance tool, and make your colors vibrant with the saturation tool.
Try third-party apps. There are many of them, but you should always remember about safety. To improve privacy on Safari, you can use a VPN. VeePN has performed well, it is secure and offers many servers.
Crop and straighten images. Customize the size of your images using the cropping tool, and fix any crooked photos using the straightening tool.
Storage, Backup, and Privacy
It doesn’t matter whether you work in landscape, portrait, macro, or position yourself as a street photographer, your data should not be stored only on your phone. You must have backup strategies developed. To manage photo storage, you can upload copies to your PC or cloud storage. It is also good for creating online portfolios.
Sharing and Showcasing
Of course, you’ll want to share your masterpieces on social media platforms. You can even do this directly from your gallery, but printing and displaying can be configured on the platform itself if you upload photos through their built-in service. There is usually an additional editing tool there.
Also, remember privacy awareness in photography, do not photograph people while performing their duties. Photography ethics may differ in some countries. For example, taking and storing photographs of girls in Muslim countries is prohibited. All this is from privacy considerations.
Accessories and Gear
To enhance your iPhone photography, you can explore various accessories that offer unique features. Here are some examples:
Tripods and Stabilizers: Keep your phone steady and capture sharp images by using a tripod or stabilizer to reduce camera shake.
Lenses Attachments: Experiment with different lens attachments for your iPhone. For instance, a wide-angle lens allows you to capture a broader scene.
Remote Shutter Release: Capture photos without touching your phone by utilizing a remote shutter release, ensuring sharpness by reducing camera shake.
Gimbal Stabilizers: These will help you shoot smoother and less jerky. Although blurry photos are fashionable now, not twitching videos. Of course, the iPhone 15 has built-in stabilization, which works quite well, but on other devices, the issue of stabilization should be solved with external stabilizers.
Drone: If you need drone photography, then you also need a drone.
Key Takeaways
All together will help achieve better results. Although you may not get everything right the first time, don’t despair. Let this guide be an encouragement to practice photography. You can additionally test editing apps, try community engagement, and gradually eliminate exposure issues. Probably, storage and memory will run out very soon, just make a backup of them. And most importantly, remember to maintain your iPhone so that your pictures are always first-class.
Prepare to be enthralled by the artistry of Tavepong Pratoomwong, an acclaimed photographer hailing from the vibrant streets of Bangkok, Thailand. With an uncanny ability to spot surprising coincidences, charming moments, and quirky details, Pratoomwong transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. His lens captures the essence of life in a way that invites contemplation and wonder.
In this handpicked assortment of Pratoomwong’s work, we invite you to embark on a visual journey. From the lively markets of India to the serene landscapes of Thailand, his photographs tell compelling stories of the world’s myriad facets. Each image is a testament to Pratoomwong’s passion for street photography, showcasing his talent for finding beauty in the unexpected corners of our everyday lives.
Join us as we explore his curated collection, where every click of the camera is a magical revelation, inviting us to share in his perspective, finding joy in the mundane and fascination in the unnoticed. Discover the extraordinary in the ordinary through the lens of Tavepong Pratoomwong.
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A word of warning, the current demand for the iPhone 15 Pro models is very high, so while you’ll find it listed at Amazon, John Lewis, Currys and other retailers, it’s only intermittently in stock.
We know all too well how strong the urge is to upgrade your phone, especially in September each year when Apple sends its latest models out into the world. If you’re a committed iPhone user, it can feel like your current handset is suddenly obsolete. But before we go further into this review we want to remind you that that’s not the case.
Those of you reading this with an iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 14 or 14 Pro should be confident that you’ve got a great model that’s built to last. We don’t think it’s urgent for you to upgrade right now, especially as iOS 17 adds a few handy features to those phones. If, however, you’re coming from an older iPhone like the 11 Pro or 12 Pro, it’s understandable that you’re looking at the newest launches.
We’re happy to report that there are noticeable upgrades present in the newest pro-level iPhone 15 models, although those looking for value should highly consider the standard iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus as this is the most “pro” the main lineup has been in years.
Set on a Pro? Well, you’re in for some real changes. For its 2023 refresh, Apple has introduced a new lighter material, an upgraded camera system (especially if you go for the bigger Pro Max), a customisable “action button” and graphics updates for gamers – and yes, the long-rumoured switch to USB-C was true.
We’ve been hands-on with the iPhone 15 Pro models (both the 15 Pro and the 15 Pro Max) for over a week now, and what follows are our main thoughts on using the two phones.
Simon Cocks
iPhone 15 Pro key specs
Screen size: 6.1-inch for iPhone 15 Pro; 6.7-inch for iPhone 15 Pro Max
Resolution: 2556 x 1179 pixels for iPhone 15 Pro; 2796 x 1290 pixels for iPhone 15 Pro Max
Operating system: iOS 17
Processor: A17 Pro
Cameras: 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP 2x telephoto, 12MP front-facing, 12MP 3x telephoto (this is replaced by a 12MP 5x telephoto on the iPhone 15 Pro Max)
Battery life: Up to 23 hours for iPhone 15 Pro; Up to 29 hours for iPhone 15 Pro Max
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB for iPhone 15 Pro; 256GB, 512GB, 1TB for iPhone 15 Pro Max
Weight: 187g for iPhone 15 Pro; 221g for iPhone 15 Pro Max
Water resistance: Yes, IP68
Micro SD card slot: No
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro design
The key difference when it comes to the iPhone 15 Pro in direct comparison to not only its predecessor but also previous Pro models is weight. Specifically, how little there is. Apple is right, these are the “the lightest Pro models ever”, and although this will be barely noticeable if you’re coming from the 11 Pro, it’s definitely something you’ll feel if you’ve come from a 13 Pro or 14 Pro, which are 17g and 19g heavier than the 15 Pro respectively.
Apple lowered the weight by using titanium in the construction of the handsets. This helps with strength too, although some recent tests suggest that because it has more tensile strength than previous aluminium designs, the back glass (on the Pro Max) may not withstand as much pressure. This probably isn’t as big of a deal as the internet makes it seem, and it’s still incredibly strong and sturdy. Basically, don’t bend your phone.
We’re fans of another noticeable design change, which is that the phone now has slightly contoured edges to make it feel more comfortable when you’re holding it without a case. And, yes, the matte finish means it’s less slippery than Google Pixel options like the Pixel 7 or 7 Pro. However, we’d still recommend everyone put their phone in a case to keep it protected, as there’s really no other way to keep the corners and all that glass safe from accidental drops or bumps. We recommend options from Mous, CASETiFY and Tech 21.
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The other major alteration is to something that’s been present ever since the first iPhone was announced way back in 2007 by Steve Jobs: the mute toggle. It’s been replaced by the “action button” on the Pro models. We love how this works, especially as our phone’s been on silent forever – it’s so much more helpful to program this button to open the camera, turn on the torch or fire up a handy shortcut to a frequently used app. This could have even more functionality if Apple allows us to set different “actions” for a single press, long press or double press in the future, so we look forward to seeing how it evolves.
When it comes to colours, you’re going to have to settle for neutral tones here. You’re picking between black titanium, blue titanium, natural titanium and white titanium. Pro users don’t get the lovely pastel shades of the regular iPhone 15, and we totally understand why some might see that as a little bland, especially as the white and natural look similar. The reason for this is likely that it’s challenging to colour the titanium in an effective way. For what it’s worth, we like the subtle looks of both our blue titanium 15 Pro and natural titanium 15 Pro Max review units.
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iPhone 15 Pro camera
Arguably, Apple hasn’t changed quite as much with its camera system on the 15 Pro series as it has with the more affordable iPhone 15 models. These retain a 48-megapixel (MP) sensor, which is something you got in last year’s high-end iPhones, but there are still improvements.
It performs better in low light, has a bit less lens flare, “next-gen” portraits and the ability to pick different focal lengths. Those last two are pretty noticeable, and what we think will make the most difference to mobile photographers. It’s also worth mentioning that Apple introduced a longer 5x zoom that’s only in the bigger iPhone 15 Pro Max (more on the below) so you have to pay more if that’s a feature that’s important to you.
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The new default 24MP output from the main sensor is fantastic, as is the option to shoot a high-res 48MP shot in good lighting conditions. We also like that you can pick between a few different focal lengths (24mm, 28mm and 35mm). This isn’t quite the same as a simple zoom, with Apple applying some computational photography magic to these shots. So far, we’ve found all these results come out looking terrific, and other than an improved night mode, we haven’t noticed a massive change to the ultra-wide or the 3x zoom on the main 15 Pro.
The “next-gen” portraits are worth it, though. We can’t tell you how many times we’d have liked to take a portrait mode shot with background blur to emulate pro lenses, but we forgot to switch to portrait mode. Now the cameras capture depth information automatically, so you can transform any picture of a person, cat or dog into a portrait after you’ve taken it. We’re already finding this super useful.
And, while this isn’t a dedicated review of the pricier iPhone 15 Pro Max, we’ve been using that model too and think zoom fans should consider it for the extra reach available with its 5x “tetraprism” zoom – it’s a clever design to stuff a longer 120mm equivalent lens into a phone, and it lets in a lot of light. We’ve found the results to be crisp and detailed, and its f2.8 aperture offers real background blur without portrait mode. We can see a lot of photographers going for this model just for the capable extra camera.
Below, we’ve included a gallery of photo samples from the iPhone 15 Pro camera system (including some 5x zoom shots from the bigger iPhone 15 Pro Max). These are all straight from the camera, with no re-touching or editing.
iPhone 15 Pro sample photos
iPhone 15 Pro display
At a glance, you’re not going to notice much of a difference between this iPhone’s display and the one on the iPhone 14 Pro, as both models have an excellent 6.1-inch OLED screen. They share the same refresh rate (120Hz), the same always-on capabilities, the same excellent colours and a maximum of 2,000 nits of peak brightness in outdoor conditions. The only very minor difference that you might notice is that the Pro handset has tiny edges around the display, but these are otherwise very similar panels.
While the iPhone 15 brought a notable display addition in the “Dynamic Island” feature, that was already something available on the Pro model from 2022. Of course, if you’re upgrading from an older phone, this is going to feel new, and it’s a feature we find more useful than some reviewers give it credit for. It was recently invaluable when notifying us of our gate on a recent flight, for keeping tabs on our pasta timer and controlling our currently playing podcast at the same time. Overall, despite its silly name, we love that it serves up notifications and status information without us having to go digging through apps.
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There are no changes to “Face ID” but that’s understandable as it’s already far ahead of what’s offered by the competition. Yes, it’s the reason why you can’t get a tiny pinhole camera design on iPhones, but we’d take the extra security of proper 3D face recognition biometrics over that any day. There’s a reason why no Android offers comparable tech that works for not only unlocking your device but also confirming mobile payments and granting entry into banking apps.
iPhone 15 Pro performance and battery life
If you found yourself watching Apple’s presentation and wondering what a 3-nanometre chip is and whether it makes a difference, we’re here to let you know that you don’t need to worry or get lost in the jargon.
The key thing to know is that Apple has further improved the processing power with this generation but that they’re already highly impressive and it’s been a long time since anyone has had a real issue with the power and efficiency of any iPhone. The A17 Pro chip in the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max will continue to be fast and smart for many years, too.
Throughout our initial tests, we’re appearing to get the kind of battery life Apple is promising. The company never states official battery capacities, instead saying you’ll get “all-day” battery life with normal use, and that’s holding up after our first week or so with the iPhone 15 Pro. Of course, we’ll be monitoring this and updating this review if we notice any change, but we think for most people other than the most intensive power users, this will be a great battery for watching videos, taking a load of photos, hopping on FaceTime calls, sending messages and dealing with emails every day.
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Where this phone does differ from previous models is with its gaming performance. It enjoys a big graphics upgrade and Apple boasts that console games can now be ported over to the iPhone with ease. We got a chance to play Resident Evil Village and were impressed with the realism and smoothness in the gameplay of the horror game.
The Pro iPhones now have hardware-accelerated ray-tracing, which should make them real competitors for gaming, as long as there are enough titles available for fans to play. It’s been revealed that Resident Evil 4, Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Death Stranding are all headed to iOS to play on the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.
iPhone 15 Pro connectivity and charging
For some (yes, including us), the addition of USB-C is the biggest and most welcome change coming to all iPhone 15 models. We know Android diehards are rolling their eyes right now, but this change finally brings Apple’s smartphones in line with the rest of the industry and opens up compatibility with a huge number of chargers and accessories. That massive versatility is going to make these iPhones more useful for loads of users.
Audiophiles can connect high-end wired headphones for reference-grade listening by using either a small USB-C to 3.5mm adapter or a hi-fi USB-C DAB like the Astell & Kern HC3. Photographers and videographers can offload their shots and footage using a USB-C hub or a USB-C to SD card reader while finding the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro Max support recording ProRes video directly to an external storage drive. With the Pro models, you’ll get faster data transfer speeds too, so you won’t have trouble moving large files over from a USB-C flash drive.
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And that’s before even talking about charging, and how much more convenient it is to have one cable that works across all your devices. You’re not stuck with Apple-approved options for charging and can use quality USB-C cables for refuelling, as well as USB-C power banks with a built-in plug. Gamers will be able to connect to the Backbone One mobile gaming controller, making it much easier to play console titles on the phone. You’ll be able to recharge another iPhone, a wireless earbuds case or an Apple Watch directly from your phone’s battery too, when using the appropriate cable.
iPhone 15 Pro drawbacks
There aren’t many downsides that have become apparent during our testing of the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro Max. Of course, we’d always love to see a more substantial increase in battery life, so those hoping for more longevity than a day’s use will be disappointed. While we love the action button, we’d also love to see even more functionality and customisation through future software upgrades, including perhaps different functions in different focus modes, or different controls for a single press, long press or double press.
It’s also a shame that this iPhone appears to be slightly less durable than its predecessor, but we think you’ll be safe if you keep it in a case and don’t forcefully bend your phone. We’ve not done that in the last decade of smartphone use, so we do think it’s pretty unlikely you’ll be breaking this handset in normal use. The only other thing we’d mention is that, even if these iPhones have a welcome price cut compared to last year’s lineup, they’re still pricey compared to certain Android rivals. If you’re tempted to consider the switch, you can get a lot of the same features in the Pixel lineup, and Google is set to unveil its latest models soon. Patience is a virtue.
Simon Cocks
iPhone 15 Pro verdict
While we’d still encourage owners of the iPhone 13 Pro and 14 Pro that now isn’t quite the right time to trade in their working devices and upgrade, if you’ve got an older iPhone that’s on its last legs or you’ve been tolerating that cracked screen on your 11 Pro for just a little too long, then the changes in the iPhone 15 Pro make for a substantial improvement that you’ll notice.
Thanks to the addition of the USB-C port, the smart action button, the neat camera upgrades, the lighter design and a better chip, this is a fantastic phone for mobile gamers and keen photographers.
These models also cost you less than it would set you back to have upgraded to the iPhone 14 Pro models last year, making for a worthwhile saving. The iPhone 15 Pro now starts from £999 for 128GB of storage, a notable £100 cheaper than the 14 Pro was at launch. However, Apple did get rid of the lowest storage tier for the 15 Pro Max, as it now starts at 256GB for £1,199, matching the price of the 14 Pro Max in 2022.
If you’re a big fan of zooming into your photos, then the 15 Pro Max is a brilliant upgrade for its 5x lens. We’re not sure it’s something that everyone will use, but it’ll be great for certain travel and landscape shots. We’d struggle to criticise this latest batch of iPhones, although those hoping for a battery increase may be a little disappointed. Overall, the iPhone 15 Pro is a great upgrade for those coming from an older model but will feel incremental if you’re coming from last year’s iPhone.
