Diwali 2024: Here’s How You Can Take The Best Photos Using Your iPhones

Diwali 2024 is already here (time flies quickly), which also means the festival of lights gives you another shot at capturing these moments. iPhones are usually the most-preferred when it comes to clicking images or shooting videos in slo-mo, and the new iPhone 16 Pro cameras are well equipped to handle the rigours of light photography and simplify the tools for you.

The good part is, there isn’t a big learning curve associated with shooting good-quality content. Instead, it is the basics that most people tend to ignore. We even have some reputed camera experts to help you in capturing the best shots in Diwali.

Capturing the Moment

The new iPhone 16 Pro has an improved camera system that offers zero shutter lag, which uses the new 48MP sensor with 5X telephoto and 48MP ultra wide lens to give you a versatile and powerful setup in your hands. The addition of the Photo Styles allows you to experiment with the tones of the visuals and change it even after clicking the photos.

And the fun doesn’t end with photos, the new 4K video support in 120fps gives you the ideal slo-mo shot of lighting the diya or even capturing the smiles on the face of your loved ones. These voices can also get clear with the audio mix feature so that you don’t miss out on these moments and cherish them for years.

Get Creative And Cinematic

Cinematic shots look impressive when you do it the right way and the iPhones are well equipped to handle such challenges. You also get the camera control button on the new iPhone 16 series which makes taking photos in any conditions easier. These modes are useful when you capture a candle and want the focus to be spot on. Using the video tools, you can create a cinematic effect by shifting the focus to the background.

“To take this shot to the next level, pan your camera from one subject to another while you tap on the screen to shift focus. Hold the phone steady or use a gimbal for stabilisation, ensuring the camera smoothly follows the subjects, whether it’s fireworks or family members,” says Garima Bhaskar, who is a Delhi-based street photographer.

No Fun Without The Portraits

It goes without saying that portraits are a hit when it comes to family shots, or capturing festivals like Diwali. Here’s one expert giving you the ideal tip to get the best out of the portraits. ““For portraits that stand out, try positioning your subject near a light source like diyas or fairy lights. Use Portrait mode to blur the background and let the soft light create a warm glow around your subject,” says Vansh Virmani, Photographer and Creative Director from Delhi.