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Step 3 of 4 · Golden Hour Portraits on a Phone

Tap face, lock exposure, shoot burst

Tap face, lock exposure, shoot burst — step 3 of 4 in Golden Hour Portraits on a Phone. Tap the face to focus. If the sky is too bright, drag exposure down a notch so skin holds detail. Burst or hold for continuous shots.

Tap face, lock exposure, shoot burst — step 3 photo from Golden Hour Portraits on a Phone

Free photography tip: Tap face, lock exposure, shoot burst (step 3 of 4 from "Golden Hour Portraits on a Phone").

Tap the face to focus. If the sky is too bright, drag exposure down a notch so skin holds detail. Burst or hold for continuous shots.

Clean the lens first — fingerprints kill golden hour glow.

Pro tip: 4:5 crop in-camera if it's for Instagram — less guesswork later.

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