Tutorial: How to take Photos in total darkness with iPhone

Sometimes, when exploring a lost place, I find rooms and corners that probably haven‘t seen any light for decades. When I started with urban exploration with iPhone, I tried to find ways to take photos in almost total darkness with iPhone. After a few failed attempts and seeing pictures of light paintings, it struck me. Just take a long exposure with iPhone and use a flashlight!

So, in this blog post, I‘ll show you a simple way how to take photos in almost dark rooms with iPhone. And here‘s what you need:

• A tripod for iPhone like the ones I use
• Slow Shutter Cam App
• A flashlight with adjustable intensity like the Olight S30R III or Olight S1R that I use.
• Remote Shutter Release, e.g., Apple Watch

And before we start, here are some sample shots. They are not perfect yet, but I think you‘ll get the point.