8 Tips for Using an iPhone Macro Lens

A Guide to Getting Up Close and Personal with the World Around You
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The following article was published in the September/October 2015 issue of iPhone Life magazine. Learn how to get the most from your iPhone by clicking here to subscribe.

That’s why I love macro photography. There’s something magical and exciting about the little details that often go unnoticed by us. And thanks to external lenses designed for our iPhones, capturing those moments is now incredibly easy. Here’s everythin

Background Is Important

Take time to consider the background of your image. Originally, the dandelion in the picture above was out in

“You’ll need to relax and embrace the fact that you have no control over your subjects—and that’s the best part!”

Be Patient

Macro photography isn’t like taking portraits of people. People will (most the time) do what you ask. Wildlife? Not so

Record a Video

iPhone macro photography is fun, but people forget that you can also record macro videos too. I recorded a high-speed video of a snail eating some algae and it was super entertaining to watch. Shooting a macro video is also handy if you find that your

“You’re going to take a lot of bad pictures in your pursuit of a good one. Guess what? All the best photographers do.”

Have Fun!

Trust me, you’re going to take a lot of bad pictures in your pursuit of a good one. Guess what? All the best photographers d