Photographing White Sands National Park

Follow along as I photograph White Sands National Park in New Mexico for the first time!
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I agree Peak Design doesn’t get enough love. Any recs for shooting on iPhone?

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I don't have any riveting recommendations that you could not find explained in better detail elsewhere, but as far as phones go there are some basics that will help! First, enable the grid lines in the Camera settings to aid in composing shots using the rule of thirds, leading to more balanced and interesting images. Take advantage of natural light whenever possible, aiming for golden hour-the first hour after sunrise or the last before sunset-for soft, warm lighting. Use the iPhone's Portrait mode to create a shallow depth of field for portraits, making the subject stand out from the background. Experiment with different perspectives and angles to make ordinary subjects look more captivating. Additionally, avoid using the digital zoom, as it can degrade image quality; instead, move closer to your subject if possible. Finally, utilize the editing tools and third-party apps to adjust exposure, contrast, and saturation to enhance your photos, just don't over do it! Lightroom Mobile is fantastic!