iPhone Product Photography Settings (Sharp, Clean, No Distortion)
A fast, repeatable iPhone workflow for product photos that look clean, sharp, and consistent across your catalog.
The #1 iPhone Upgrade: Stability
Most "bad iPhone product photos" are just slightly blurry. Use a tripod (or prop your phone) and shoot with a timer.
Lens Choice: Avoid Ultra‑Wide Distortion
- Best default: 1× lens
- Even better (if you have it): 2× / tele lens for less distortion
- Avoid: 0.5× ultra‑wide (it bends straight lines and makes products look odd)
If you need the product to look more natural, step back and use 2× instead of getting close with 0.5×.
Focus + Exposure: Lock It
Tap your product to focus, then tap-and-hold to lock focus/exposure (AE/AF Lock). After that:
- Lower exposure slightly to protect highlights on shiny packaging.
- Make sure text/labels are sharp (that's what buyers zoom into).
One clean source photo → unlimited variations
Once you have a sharp, evenly-lit iPhone photo, Breeze can generate professional backgrounds and lifestyle scenes while keeping your product consistent.
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- Keep vertical lines vertical (no leaning bottles/boxes).
- Center the product for hero shots; leave breathing room for cropping.
Lighting Rules (iPhone Edition)
- Use one light source: window light or a diffused lamp/lightbox.
- Turn off overhead lights: mixed light makes colors weird.
- Diffuse: sheer curtain / tracing paper / light tent.
Full setup guide: product photography lighting setup.
Shot List (What to Capture Every Time)
Follow the full checklist in how to photograph products, but at minimum: hero, 45°, side/back, close-up detail, and one lifestyle/context shot.
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