Set Up Your iPhone Camera for Better Results — and Far Less Frustration

Get this FREE Settings Handout for iPhone and Android and see the recommended camera settings that will help you avoid common mistakes, improve predictability, and make photographing with your phone easier and more enjoyable.

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If your camera sometimes seems to have a mind of its own, this FREE handout will help.

You open the camera expecting one thing… and get another.

The native camera on mobile is powerful, but its settings are not always intuitive. You should not have to wrestle with your camera before you can enjoy using it.

The FREE Settings Handout for iPhone and Android is a practical PDF that shows the exact screens and recommended settings I suggest for most people in most photographing situations.

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Rad Drew

Learn from someone who knows photography—and how adults learn.

Rad Drew is a professional photographer, educator, speaker, writer, and workshop leader with 16 years in business and roots that go back to photojournalism, film, early digital, and today’s iPhone photography.

He also spent more than 30 years in corporate learning and development, designing instruction for adult learners. That means you get teaching that is organized, accessible, and built for real people.

Whether you are a casual photographer wanting to improve, a professional adopting the iPhone as another tool in your camera bag, or an artist who wants to take advantage of the myriad tools available for creatives today, you'll find the support you need.

  • Recognized in exhibitions around the world.
  • Named to the PSA Who’s Who in Photography.
  • Published in PSA Journal, the Royal Photographic Society, PhotoPXL, Luminous Landscape, and The App Whisperer.
  • Frequently Asked Questions

    No. It is for anyone who wants clarity. Many experienced photographers are new to the iPhone or to newer models with different settings.

    No. It covers iPhone 13 through 17, making it useful for both new upgrades and older models.

    No. This handout is intentionally simple and visual. For a deeper "how and why," I offer comprehensive tutorials, but this is designed for a fast setup win.