iPhone Tips & Tricks with Scott Kelby & Erik Kuna | The Grid Ep 676

Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna go all-in on iPhone photography in this episode of The Grid, sharing practical tips that turn the camera in your pocket into a serious creative tool. They cover smart lens choices, exposure and background blur control, portraits and night shots, long exposures, studio-style lighting looks, and even using your Apple Watch as a remote. Along the way, they swap real-world shooting habits, highlight standout viewer-submitted tips—with a prize for the best iPhone photography tip—and show how to get better shots right now using the gear you already have.

ABOUT THE GRID PHOTOGRAPHY WEBCAST
The Grid is a live weekly talk show for photographers, featuring practical Lightroom and Photoshop tips, gear talk, plug-ins, and plenty of hot takes on the latest photography trends and industry news. Each episode mixes real-world advice, creative inspiration, and lively conversation with special guests. Watch LIVE each Wednesday on KelbyOne.com, YouTube, or Facebook, and join the discussion anywhere with #TheGridLive.

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ABOUT SCOTT KELBY
Scott is a photographer, award-winning author, and the original "Photoshop Guy," as well as the CEO of KelbyOne, an online educational community for Photographers, Photoshop, and Lightroom users.

ABOUT ERIK KUNA
Driven by a passion for creating inspiring images, I work with artists and media focused on creating photos, animations, motion art, and videos that communicate the story and capture the beauty, wonder, and amazement of space exploration.

TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction
01:25 Welcome to The Grid
01:57 Today's Topic: iPhone Photography Tips
02:13 Food Talk: Buc-ees Beaver Nuggets
04:37 Giveaways and Prizes
05:10 iPhone Photography Conference Announcement
05:54 iPhone Camera Features and Tips
08:28 Changing Exposure on the Fly
09:15 Adjusting Background Blur
10:22 Outdoor Photography Tips
14:56 Treating Your iPhone Like a Professional Camera
22:58 Shoutouts and Viewer Tips
25:39 More iPhone Photography Tips
36:29 The Right Lens for Portraits
37:45 Using a Tripod and Remote
38:22 Using Your Apple Watch as a Remote
39:35 High Key Studio Portraits
39:51 Exploring the Cube Feature
40:08 Studio Lighting Effects
40:38 Tips from Terry White
40:52 Using Self Timers
41:09 Project Indigo Camera App
42:08 Long Exposure Photography
44:13 Live Mode Tips
45:07 Upside Down iPhone Photography
46:04 Night Photography Tips
50:10 Mac vs PC Debate
50:49 Choosing the Right Camera
51:35 Mac User Experience
01:02:40 Using the Volume Button as Shutter
01:03:01 Quick Camera Access Tip
01:04:20 Lens Distortions App
01:08:22 MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro
01:09:33 Final Thoughts and Prizes