

Why the extra space when framing? There is usually a small amount of cropping that happens during the process, so the resulting long exposure loses some pixels around the edges. This will give you the best results converting a Live Photo to a long exposure. Also, frame your scene with a little extra space at the borders. The more stable you keep your phone, the crisper and cleaner the stationery objects in your photo will be. When capturing the Live Photo, keep your hands as steady as possible. Step 2 - Stay Steady and Frame With Breathing Room Since the capture isn’t a single image, there is no RAW option for the capture. The “photo” is a still frame from the video. This is because a Live Photo is actually a short video snipped. Once set up for a Live Photo, you’ll also notice the the RAW option is disabled. When you press the shutter button (the large white circle) you are capturing a Live Photo. Now you’re ready to capture a Live Photo. You’ll see the word LIVE briefly appear in the preview area. In the lower right (landscape orientation) or the upper right (portrait orientation), tap the circular icon with a dashed line around it. To Capture a Live Photo, open the Camera app and choose the Photo mode. To create a long exposure with your iPhone, you need to capture a Live Photo. Modern iPhones and iOS releases include the Live Photo option. Step 1 - Switch Your Camera App To Live Photo

It’s quite slick and you can still capture that long exposure even when you’re without your beloved filters. Live Photo captures a short video and the Photos app lets you convert that to a long exposure. If you are using a modern iPhone and iOS, try out the Live Photo feature in the Camera app.

Have you ever seen a great photo that screams for a longer exposure … but you can’t set up your filter system? Maybe you’re traveling with family and friends, or maybe you don’t have your full camera kit with you.
