Depends on how much work you want to put in. Shooting with RAW instead of JPEG or HEIF can give you the absolute best photo quality without a doubt! ..... if you know how to edit photos that is. Because that is a requirement when using RAW. If you just want to point-n-shoot without any editing, you're much more limited. Either just take photos the way you normally do, and deal with the way your phone automatically applies processing (boosting saturation, applying sharpening, "HDR" effects.etc). Shooting "bursts" will apply slightly less of that processing, which is preferable for some. Or. If you want realistic "true to life" looking photos, but still without the need to edit them. There are some third party apps that gives you that option. Answer from Deleted User on reddit.com
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i-Blason
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iPhone 13 Camera Tips for Stunning Photos
In the Camera section of Settings, find the Photographic Styles option. Choose the style you want, and it will launch every time you open your camera. ... Photos aren't the only feature to get an upgrade with the iPhone 13.
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Apple Support
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Take great photos and videos - Apple Support
To take a selfie, open Camera , then tap . Hold your iPhone in front of you, then tap the Shutter button or press either volume button to take the selfie.
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Digital Photography School
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13 iPhone Camera Settings to Improve Your Photos
May 18, 2022 - Discover 13 iPhone camera settings to customize your iPhoneography. Learn how to use burst mode, Portrait Lighting, the self-timer, and more!
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Reddit
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r/iPhone13ProMax on Reddit: I want to learn how to take great photos with my IPhone 13 pro Max
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I have had my Iphone 13 pro max for over a year and I have seen people take alot of great photos with their iphone while I havent been able to take any great photos. I want to learn how can I also take great photos with my iphone. So, If anyone could just point me in the right direction or give me the resources from where I can learn that would be really helpful.

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13 pro max user here. Have used a lot of phones with the 13 pro max being the current one. You can also check out my profile for more photos I took. Some tips I can give you for better results are: (They don't apply only to the 13 pro max) Avoid shooting with lighting behind the subject. Avoid taking photos when light is too strong or when sun is right above your head, it will create unflattering shadows. You can shoot whenever you want on cloudy/overcast days though. The clouds act like a soft box so your photos look better. Try stepping back and shooting with the 3x lens when shooting portraits of people. The 77mm equivalent is less distorting when it comes to human proportions and therefore you'll have a more professional photo. (my latest photos were taken like this) Don't overcrowd your photos. Find something that leads the eye, be it a subject or an inanimate object. Don't over process photos if you choose to edit them. Less is more here. You can also dm me for more details if you want 👏
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I recently moved to iPhone. Based on my experience it is all about the right settings such as exposure, lens(.5x 1x, and 3x), and Grid(for placing the subject on the right side of the viewfinder). Phone produces great pics on proper lighting conditions(that’s why I realized). Also, editing plays a vital role in the look and feel of your photos. To wrap up, I would suggest you to learn about the camera settings first. You know where to find them I watched the following videos https://youtu.be/FRLTOBBkm2I https://m.youtube.com/@iPhone_Photography_School/videos
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AT&T
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max - Camera & Video Settings - AT&T
September 17, 2025 - 1. From the home screen, select the Settings app. Scroll to and select Camera. 2. Adjust Camera settings as desired. Note: If you are you having trouble taking pictures or video on your iPhone, click here.
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YouTube
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iPhone 13 & 13 Pro (Max): 15 AMAZING Camera Tricks!
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9to5Mac
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How to use iPhone 13 Photographic Styles - 9to5Mac
September 28, 2021 - This detailed guide covers how to use iPhone 13 Photographic Styles including initial set up, changing styles on the fly, and more.
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Apple Community
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Tutorial in using my IPhone 13 camera - Apple Community
This YouTube video should help you understand Panoramic photos with the iPhone.
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PCMAG
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Want Better iPhone Photos? 20 Easy Tips for the Best Shots | PCMag
November 8, 2024 - For the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, you need to go to Settings > Camera and then turn off Auto HDR. With the iPhone 13 series and higher, HDR is automatically added to your photos so you no longer need to manually turn it on and off.
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Quora
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Whats the best settings of camera and video in iPhone 13 pro max? - Quora
Answer: Let’s unwrap this question. If there were “best settings” for the iPhone camera, then that would be the way the camera is built. You would have no options whatsoever because it already has the best settings. So, by your logic, Apple is stupid because they are tricking you with ...
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AppleInsider
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How to master the camera app on iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini | AppleInsider
February 25, 2022 - By default, if you press either the volume up or volume down buttons on your iPhone 13, it will snap a photo. Just as if you pressed the on-screen button.
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Apple Support
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iPhone camera basics - Apple Support
Learn how to take photos using the camera on your iPhone. Choose different photo modes and zoom in or out.
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iMore
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How to set a photographic style on iPhone | iMore
July 5, 2022 - Launch Settings on your iPhone 13 or iPhone SE (2022). Scroll down and tap Camera. Under Photo Capture, tap Photographic Styles.
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Moment
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Top 5 iPhone Camera Settings for Better Photos | Moment
September 15, 2025 - Macro control on the latest iPhone devices giving users the ability to capture really detailed and sharp up-close images of subjects. It's specifically engineered to be as close as 2cm away with a precise focus range and low vignetting. And listen, this is great, but sometimes you don’t want the camera to switch to the ultra-wide lens automatically.
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Flytographer
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iPhone Camera Settings for Better Photos | Flytographer
February 11, 2025 - For other iPhone models, you can adjust the camera lens by turning on or off Macro Control (Settings > Camera > Macro Control). Photo: Ioannis in Santorini for Flytographer. Matthew and partner capture memories in Santorini with a couples photoshoot in Oia Village. Most photographers take photos in RAW format (versus JPEG).