We don’t know about you but this year’s Raya season is already shaping up to picture fest. One of the main traditions every Hari Raya Aidilfitri (also known as Eid al-Fitr) is the anticipation of balik kampung (returning to one’s hometown), celebrating the festive atmosphere with loved ones, and indulging in the variety of delicious dishes.
Thanks to the launch of the iPhone 15 series last year, main users have been making use of its new features – including the 48MP main sensor, enhanced camera software features and more. If you’re still a noob, fret not. Malaysian content creators Umar Naqshbandi and William Seng, together with photographers Annice Lyn and Muhd Hidayatullah are sharing how you can fully utilise your gadget to elevate your photography and videography skills.
Umar Naqshbandi, Video content creator
- “For me, shooting on my iPhone feels like second nature; almost like an extension of my eyes. I love to focus on dynamic movement to tell a story, capture memories or create art in video – and the iPhone makes that very easy for me.”
- “Action mode has revolutionised how dynamic moving shots can be taken. It gives me the ability to focus on composition and movement rather than being worried about stability. This truly unlocks new levels of creativity that weren’t possible before.”
- “Continuous zoom with Cinematic mode is another incredible subtle feature to help add dynamic elements to your simple subjects. What once required expensive camera equipment to move, zoom and pull focus, can all be done with my thumb.”
William Seng, Video content creator
- “4K HDR allows the best quality and further adjustment in edits while remaining high resolution while filming or creating in camera transitions.”
- “Slow motion shots give a dramatic effect in which we utilised it under a piece of glass and sprinkle ingredients over the lenses to create a dramatic effect of a simple action such as sprinkling salt.”
- “Continuous zoom on cinematic mode that is available across the iPhone 15 line up allow users to seamlessly zoom in within the camera app while having total control over the depth of field and focus tracking in shots such as revealing the filling in the food.”
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- Get true to life colour and contrast with HDR video
- Keep your videos stabilised with Action mode
- Add more drama to your videos with Cinematic mode
- Record slow-motion video and adjust the point where the effect kicks in
Annice Lyn, Photojournalist
- “Next-Gen portraits and the 48MP Main Camera enable the capture of spontaneous and intimate moments effortlessly, without losing detail, giving your portraits a more elevated touch.”
- “The 2x telephoto lens enhances perspective, facilitating the creation of visually stunning narratives by connecting deeply with subjects, conveying authenticity and emotion in a more intimate and closer manner.”
Muhd Hidayatullah, Photographer
- “Enhance your family portraits with a simple adjustment to your arrangement. Familiarise yourself with your subjects, highlighting their best features to achieve the perfect shot. Ensure your phone is held steadily and your subjects are well-framed in the centre for a clean portrait.”
- “Timing is crucial. Be in the right place at the right moment to capture genuine emotions and reactions. Focus on framing these key elements to truly immortalise the moment.”
- “Elevate your family selfies with the latest trends, adding a new level of experience to your photography.”
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- Create more depth in your personal/family moments with Next-Generation Portraits
- Switch up your default resolution to get the most out of your camera
- Use instant crop to change the orientation of a landscape photo into portrait for social media.
- Turn on the grid and level to help you get a perfectly composed family photo.
- Shoot the best quality family portraits with the 24MP camera on the iPhone 15
- Fit your whole family into the frame with a “Gen-Z” selfie featuring the ultra-wide camera on iPhone 15
- Apple Watch as the best companion for your Raya family photos with Double Tap to take a picture with Camera Remote
iPhone users can also take advantage of the iOS features by turning your family Live Photos into Stickers. You can also customise your friends and family with Contact Posters and NameDrop. For those who value privacy, you can always store your memories from prying eyes with Hidden photos in iOS.
