iPhone Photo Apps & Gear I use

I use only a few iPhone apps for taking & editing photos. Likewise, I only use little gear. Here’s which.

I don’t need dozens of apps for taking and editing photos. A handful of apps suffice. Check out my iPhone photo history to see how the camera evolved over the years with sample photos I took.

Scroll down to see my recommended camera apps, photo editing apps, and essential accessories that I use for travel iPhone photography. At the end, you’ll find a link to the latest blog posts about iphone photography.

Recommended iPhone camera apps

While the native iOS Camera app is great for quick snapshots, manual camera apps give you full control over shutter speed, ISO, focus, and RAW capture. Here are the three apps I use most.

Reeheld Camera App

Take handheld long exposure photos up to 30 seconds with iPhone without a tripod using smart AI stabilization.

Download on App Store

ProCamera App

DSLR-like manual control for RAW and ProRAW capture, exposure bracketing, and low light shooting.

Download on App Store

Slow Shutter Cam App

Great app for motion blur, light trails, and night photography when used with an iPhone tripod.

Download on App Store

All Blog Posts about Camera Apps

Photo Editing Apps I use

After taking the photo, editing is where you develop your style. These are the editing apps I use on iPhone and Mac for retouching, color grading, and perspective correction.

Photomator

Powerful RAW photo editor with advanced color grading, AI masking, and seamless Apple Photos integration.

Download on App Store

TouchRetouch

Easily remove unwanted objects, power lines, blemishes, and photobombers from your travel photos.

Download on App Store

SKRWT

The missing link in smartphone photography: Fix horizontal, vertical, and lens perspective distortions.

Download on App Store

All Blog Posts about Photo Editing Apps

iPhone Photo Accessories

From tripods and cages to cases and wrist straps: The right accessories help you shoot in any situation and keep your iPhone safe.

Neewer iPhone Cage

Versatile photography rig with cold shoes, side handles, and standard tripod threads.

Buy on Amazon

How to Attach a Wrist Strap to Almost any iPhone Case

Ever wanted to attach a wrist strap to your favorite iPhone case? For a few Dollars, you can. I’ve tried it myself during my Ireland road trip. Here’s how.

Rollei Compact Carbon Tripod

Lightweight, ultra-portable carbon fiber travel tripod that easily fits into carry-on luggage.

Check price on Amazon

Joby GorillaPod Magnetic

Flexible tripod with magnetic feet that sticks to metal surfaces and wraps around railings.

Buy on Amazon

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