Shot on iPhone 6
People take incredible photos and videos on iPhone 6 every day. And here are some of our favorites. Explore the gallery, learn a few tips, and see what’s possible with the world’s most popular camera.
Learn about iPhone 6 CameraShot by Gabby K.
in Snoqualmie Pass, WA
Soft lighting and a focus on reflections can add a dreamy, ethereal quality to a photo — here, they create the illusion that the subject is almost floating.
Shot by Dan C.
in British Columbia, Canada
Some photos defy easy interpretation, like the abstract pattern captured here. The layers of detail present — bubbles, reflections, and moving water — invite viewers to create their own interpretations.
Shot by Andrew P.
in Phoenix, AZ
This desert shot takes full advantage of the warm reds and oranges of sunset, capturing a beautiful range of tones with a limited color palette.
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Shot by David K.
in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Centering a large object in a panorama can be used to dramatic effect. This towering spire makes the other buildings look tiny by comparison.
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Shot by Brendan Ó.
in Copenhagen, Denmark
Shooting from an unexpected angle can add an interesting twist. Here, it creates contours in the lines that convey a sense of movement to the viewer.
Shot by Jirasak P.
in Pasak Cholasit Dam, Thailand
Photographing a subject from behind can add wit to a photo. Here, the subject and the flowers are both facing away from the camera.
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Shot by Cielo D.
in Alameda, CA
Shooting your subject in a reflection — like the one on this wet street — can make a simple scene seem surreal and surprising.
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Shot by Renee M.
in Union City, CA
A balance between shadow and light can help highlight more subtle details, like the repeating footprints in the dirt.
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Shot by Francis O.
in Inle Lake, Myanmar
Finding unexpected whimsy in a scene can make a photo more appealing — like this combination of nets, boats, and fishermen.
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Shot by Satoshi H.
in Tokyo, Japan
Shooting from below can highlight details you might not notice otherwise, like the geometric trusses in this photo.
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Shot by Paul O.
in Chicago, IL
By capturing a hint of rainbow in this otherwise monochrome scene, the photographer offsets the earth tones and brings the image to life.
Shot by Dawn D.
in Portland, OR
Macro photography can reveal a world you never imagined. In this photo, fine details of the flower are captured thanks to a shallow depth of field and a specialized lens.
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Shot by Cole R.
in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
You can use composition to tell thought-provoking stories. In this photo, a solitary human figure against a backdrop of sky creates both scale and a sense of isolation.
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Shot by Paul O.
in Naugatuck, CT
Even a seemingly ordinary subject, like water droplets on a car hood, can be intriguing when captured from a unique perspective.
Shot by Chris C.
in Santa Monica, CA
Finding angles that create visual separation between different elements of a scene can help highlight their details. The sharp lines of the horizon, street, and shore draw the eye in for a closer look.
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Shot by Markus S.
in Venice Beach, CA
Capturing a subject in action can add a sense of motion to a photo. By showing the full extension of the bird’s wings, the photo creates a feeling of movement that balances the stillness of the ocean.
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Shot by Dudley W.
in Glen Etive, Scotland
Time-lapse can capture the slow, but ever-changing elements of the natural world. The swirling of clouds and fog highlight an immoveable mountain.
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Shot by Sawyer K.
in Oak Glen, CA
Combining a scene of natural beauty with an element of surprise can create a composition that’s both compelling and humorous.
Shot by Cole R.
in Star Valley Ranch, WY
Establishing a central focal point can have dramatic impact. Here, wispy clouds lead the eye to the hut and create a stronger sense of focus.
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Shot by Cory S.
in Lake Cushman, WA
The presence of human subjects in a natural setting like this forest creates a more relatable sense of scale and emphasizes the height of other elements in the photo.
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Shot by Andrew T.
in White Sands National Monument, NM
A terminator line is the area of transition where light and shadow meet. The one on the dune’s crest draws the eye and creates the sensation of an uphill climb.
Shot by Robyn W.
in Corvallis, OR
Finding interesting lines in a scene, like the vertical pattern the trees make here, can create a more captivating composition.
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Shot by Teppo K.
in Helsinki, Finland
Filling the frame with your subject can help make a scene feel more intimate.
Shot by Steven I.
in Toronto, Canada
Vivid colors from the natural world can help soften the hard lines of manmade structures like the buildings in this skyline.
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Shot by Austin M.
in Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Iceland
Camera motion in time-lapse video can emphasize slow-moving objects. Notice how the slow pan moves in harmony with the flow of ice.
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Shot by Hyeong Jun K.
in Seoul, South Korea
The exaggerated scale of a shadow, like the one cast by the tree, can add an element of interest to a stark landscape.
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Shot by Austin M.
in Storidalur, Iceland
Panoramas aren’t always captured horizontally. Towering subjects like waterfalls and cliffs can be shot vertically for a stunning, surprising composition.
Shot by Sawyer K.
in British Columbia, Canada
Capturing the strong lines of the bridge from an off-center angle helps lead the viewer’s eye into the frame, creating a sense of movement.
Shot by Noah W.
in Marina Del Rey, CA
Use naturally occurring shadows to your advantage. In this photo, the solid silhouette of the dog interrupts the stripes cast across the sidewalk.
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Shot by Bao L.
in San Bruno, CA
Capturing fleeting moments of everyday magic like this rainbow can paint a scene in a new light.
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Shot by Shan L.
in San Francisco, CA
Sometimes the best shots aren’t planned. The bird flying through this photo adds a sense of scale and surprise to an iconic view, making the whole composition more interesting.
Shot by John L.
in British Columbia, Canada
Sometimes the physical elements in a scene, like the car window and side mirror here, can frame a photo.
Shot by Ahmed A.
in Albuquerque, NM
When photographing a flat landscape, focusing on foreground elements — like the partially inflated balloons in this photo — helps create greater depth of field.
Shot by Hattan A.
in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Focusing on the patterns in a scene, like the one created by this hallway, can produce a striking element of visual interest.
Shot by Jun I.
in Tokyo, Japan
Capturing opposing subjects together, like the manmade overpass and the natural element provided by the trees in this photo, helps create a compelling contrast.
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Shot by Jared C.
in Nashville, TN
Let your environment be the equipment. Here, the fluid movement of the boat was used to pan across the tranquil scene.
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Shot by Pei K.
in Yosemite National Park, CA
Keeping subjects on parallel vertical lines creates a balanced composition. Here, the extension of the subject’s leg mimics the nearby tree branch.
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Shot by Alastair B.
in The Cairngorms, Scotland
Filling the frame with the subject can help the viewer focus on its details — like the texture of the reindeer’s fur and antlers.
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Shot by Silke W.
in Bali, Indonesia
Sometimes the best portraits are the most spontaneous ones. The smile in this photo is genuine and natural, so it communicates pure joy in a way a posed photo never could.
Shot by Kim G.
in El Calafate, Argentina
Aligning elements along the imaginary lines dividing an image into thirds — the way the trees, glacier, and mountains are seen here — can bring balance to a composition.
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Shot by Austin M.
in Steamboat Springs, CO
Photos featuring just one color family can be brought to life with a subtle hint of a contrasting color. Here, the pop of blue in the sky adds a surprising element.
Shot by Amar R.
in Chennai, India
Slo-mo videos open up new ways to experiment with varying degrees of movement. In this game of cricket, the slowness of the boys’ silhouettes is emphasized by the speed of the ball.
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Shot by Sarah P.
in White Sands, NM
Capturing people in nature shots can help define the scale of the setting and make it more compelling. The silhouettes in this photo amplify the desert’s vastness and turn an ordinary landscape into a story.
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Shot by Eric L.
in Brookline, MA
Sometimes what’s hidden in a photo makes it more intriguing. Here, the negative space created by the wall draws your eye to the playful moment with the subject.
Shot by Michael O.
in San Francisco, CA
Direct eye contact, no matter what your subject, creates more meaningful emotional connections in a photo.
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Shot by Jirasak P.
in Mae Hong Sorn, Thailand
Convergent lines, like those created by the trees and shoreline, can provide a more interesting perspective in a composition.
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Shot by Jeremiah C.
in Atlanta, GA
Using reflection is a great way to capture two perspectives in the same image. Here, the puddle shows the photographer’s top-down perspective as well as the ground-up perspective of the building and sky.
Shot by Chuck A.
in Kauai, HI
A high dynamic range can make photos more compelling. Here, subtle pastel colors contrast with earth tones.
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Shot by Frederic K.
in Pamplona, Spain
Shooting from an upward angle in a narrow passage creates an intriguing perspective. In this photo, the angle captures not only the buildings’ looming presence but also a soft strip of sky that illuminates them.
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Shot by Taketo Y.
in Yamanashi, Japan
A stark foreground can make a background subject feel grander. The dark landscape here adds a majestic quality to the view of the mountain.
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Shot by Jimmy M.
in Berlin, Germany
Different elements that share a similar color palette, like the blues of the tile and the winter hat, can help tie a composition together.
Shot by Flavio S.
in New Zealand
Capturing the moods of different colors, like the warm yellows and cool blues seen here, helps tell this photo’s story: The sun sets on a day of surfing.
Shot by Jay C.
in Joyce, WA
The position of different elements as they move within the frame creates dynamic effects in a time-lapse video. This one highlights subtle changes in the waves and clouds.
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Shot by Ben C.
in Taichung, Taiwan
Black-and-white photography can highlight interesting details, like the pattern in the cat’s fur and the texture of the cotton.
Shot by Julian B.
in Lake Aloha, CA
The perspective of a photo can add to its narrative. The upward angle of this photo tells a story about the climber’s ascent and accomplishment.
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Shot by Gayle T.
in Takachiho Gorge, Japan
Capturing smaller elements in a scene, like the boat and bridge here, creates a sense of scale and helps larger elements like the waterfall feel more dramatic.
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Shot by Jen B.
in Skeleton Coast, Namibia
Capturing subjects in unexpected poses can create more visual intrigue. This elephant’s stance is engaging because you can’t tell which way he’s headed.
Shot by Karla R.
in Halong Bay, Vietnam
Grouping complementary colors together can cast a hue over the whole photo. The blues of the boat and water mix with the greens of the rocks to paint the scene in a teal patina.
Shot by Jeremiah C.
in Amicalola Falls State Park, GA
Finding a common theme in different elements, like the flowing waterfall and the woman’s flowing locks, can make a photo more compelling.
Shot by Waldemar N.
in Gdańsk, Poland
Shooting from an unusual perspective, like from the forest floor in this photo, can create a more interesting viewpoint.
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Shot by Siyuan G.
in Sanxia, China
Finding a perspective with natural sight lines can help highlight the details in a photo. Here, the walls of the valley guide your eye toward the two bold pops of red and blue on the water.
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