How to Blur the Background on iPhone Photos Using Portrait Mode

Portrait mode is a simple and effective way to blur your iPhone photos’ backgrounds. Here’s how to use portrait background effects to ensure that the background is blurred and the focus is squarely on the subject.

How to Blur the Background on iPhone Photos After Taking a Photo in Portrait Mode

If you’ve already taken a photo in Portrait Mode, it’s simple to adjust the effect afterward. Here’s how to do it.

How to Blur the Background on iPhone Photos by Moving

If your iPhone doesn’t support Portrait Mode, you can use various apps to add a form of blurring. There is also an even simpler solution and one that’s free - moving to adjust your shot. It’s not perfect, but it can work well with a bit of practice. Here’s how to create a blur photo background without spending a penny.

What Does Each Portrait Mode Lighting Effect Mean?

It can be confusing to know what each one means with so many lighting effect options in Portrait Mode. Here’s a quick overview.

Natural Light. The face of your subject is in sharp focus against a blurred background. Studio Light. It brightly lights up the face, giving the photo has an overall clean look.Contour Light. The face has dramatic shadows with highlights and lowlights.Stage Light. The face is spotlight against a deep black background.Stage Light Mono. Like Stage Light, but the photo is in black and white.High-Key Light Mono. It creates a grayscale subject on a white background.