The iPhone XS has an amazing camera, and the best part of that camera is the Depth Control feature, which lets you adjust the background blur after you take the photo. This is a powerful feature, but ...

• A 'portrait' lens is not essential but can help you create flattering facial perspectives and defocused backgrounds. See best portrait lenses • A flashgun is great for adding 'fill-light' in ...

With the release on Tuesday of the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, there is a lot for technology aficionados to digest. Among the changes are plenty of specs that are jibberish for those ...

Whenever I open up the For You tab in the Photos app, every single “effect suggestion” is Brighten this Portrait Photo with Studio Lighting. Every single one. I’m not even exaggerating. And I’m never ...

Six distinct lighting styles are built into the iPhone as Portrait modes. But they aren't just for selfies. I tried all six lighting styles to see how they work, where they shine, and how to use them ...

Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...