10 Simple iPhone Photography Tips For Mums from a Professional Photographer
How to get the best results photographing your littles with an iPhone
As a mum of two (and a photographer), I know how quickly these moments with your little ones pass — and how hard it can be to capture them amidst the chaos of everyday life. But with a few simple tips (and a bit of patience), your iPhone can become a beautiful tool to help you had onto those memories. Because everyday life can feel just as magical when it’s seen with love.
Here’s how:
Look for soft light
Natural light is key. Turn off overhead light and bring your child near a window or open door — early morning or late afternoon light tends to be most flattering.Get on their level
Crouch, sit or lie down — capturing the world from their perspective creates much more connection in your images.Use natural frames
Look for ways to frame your child using elements around you — doorways, windows, trees, cot rails. It helps draw the eye and adds a sense of storytelling.Capture the details
Focus on the little details - their tiny fingers, messy curls, milk-drunk smiles. It’s the quiet moments that tell the real story.
Play with the composition
Try tilting your iPhone slightly for a more dynamic, diagonal composition which adds a subtle sense of movement and energy.Keep the background simple
Choose a clean, calm backdrop to avoid distractions. A plain wall, bedsheet or tidy corner of a room works wonders.Let them be
Skip the “say cheese” — the best photos happen in the in-between. Let them snack, snuggle, explore. Look for connection and movement rather than perfection.Use the self-timer
You deserve to be in the frame too. Set your phone on a shelf or chair, switch on the timer, and jump in. Even if it’s messy and unplanned — those are often the photos that mean the most.Try the flash
If the light is fading, try turning on the flash instead of letting the shutter drag (which causes blur). A flash photo turned black and white can feel beautifully moody and timeless.Edit softly
Just a gentle boost to brightness or warmth can lift your image — keep it light and natural.
And if you’re ready to put the phone down and be fully present in the frame — I’d love to help. My family and motherhood sessions are relaxed, natural and filled with connection. No pressure, no forced poses — just honest, artful images of you with the people you love most.
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