I have been on a iPhone photo kick the last few months, and since posting images or emailing them to friends, I have gotten quite a few questions regarding the images. Many people ask if the images I send them are really from the iPhone, because they look like they were shot with a more fully featured digital camera. Since the comments have been a plenty, I thought I should give a little tutorial on capturing images with the iPhone.
Tip #1
The iPhone camera is not a DSLR. So don't try to make the camera do something it can't. There is no flash on the phone so remember that you are working with a slow shutter, and available light.
Tip #2
The camera captures images when you release the photo button, not when you push the photo button!
Tip #3
Hold the camera steady until the shutter has released and the photo has been taken... By following just the first 3 tips, your images should be quite a bit better.
Tip #4
Buy 2 apps. Camera Bag ($4.99), and Pano($4.99). Both these apps will let you make very creative images from your phone.
Below is the results of tips 1-4, using the app Pano. I hope you enjoy the images and this inspires you to take some really cool images with your phone.

Upcountry, Maui. Shot with Pano, using 4 frames
Winters, CA Shot with Pano, using 3 frames.
Lake Berryessa, CA Shot with Pano, using 3 frames.
Lake Tahoe, CA Shot with Pano, using 5 frames
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