How to shoot PRO-LEVEL cycling photos with your PHONE

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Published 2024-02-13

Part One (iPhone camera basics): • How to take EPIC cycling photos with ...
Part Two (photography skills): • 8 STEPS to take EPIC cycling photos w...

Taking you behind-the-scenes to teach you tips and tricks to take better cycling photos with your phone. This is part 3 of my How-To Take Epic Cycling Photos series, so be sure to watch parts one and two to learn more.

A big thank you to Krysten for her time, patience, and good looks in helping make this photography tutorial happen. Follow Krysten on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/koko_ehn/

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00:00 Intro
00:56 Siri camera function
03:10 Accessing the camera
06:20 Wide angle shot
08:08 Descending photography
09:30 Create speed
10:40 Shoot into the sun
11:17 Colour minimalism
12:45 Background minimalism
14:40 Final shot of the day

Please note: This video was filmed with the intention of teaching the art of taking better cycling photos, but in no way do I or does this video condone unsafe riding for the sake of taking photos. If you are uncomfortable or unskilled at riding a bike with one hand, do not attempt any of the tips in this video while moving. Always come to a stop at a safe place on the side of the road and take photos while standing still with both feet on the ground.

This video was filmed in Girona, Catalunya, Spain, on roads without cars and always with the permission of the people in the photos. Please be respectful of the people you're taking photos of, the traffic around you, and make sure never to risk anyone's safety (including your own) - put safety above all else, always.

All Comments (21)

@MitchBoyer 4 months ago

Thank you for showing your process, I learned so much throughout the series 🙏
@bentaylor2607 4 months ago

To be honest, I am not someone who is going to be taking many photos on the bike - I just come for the fantastic and consistent quality of your videos! Keep doing what you love and sharing it because your content is top notch.
@roadfert 4 months ago

Great video again Tristen! Love when Krysten pops up from time to time, always great content when you two are together. 👊🏻
@sasatrifunovski 4 months ago

Man, I really LOVED this series ❤ I always appreciate fellow photographer sharing knowledge Thank you Tristan ☕️☕️
@FabriceMommer 4 months ago

What a trilogy 🤩🤩🤩. Pure gold ! Next need to upgrade my old iPhone 11 Pro. Cheers from Belgium mate
@johnmarkdillon 4 months ago

Some great tips. Thanks for the video.
@k1mfor 28 days ago

Thanks Tristan! It appears you're not using the selfie camera when filming video of yourself, but instead you're turning the backside of the phone (and thus the main lens) towards yourself? I'd love even some details and insights as to how you film the videos on your phone (not just photography). Like how often do you take your phone out, how long is a typical clip you film, how you postprocess them etc? Thanks again!
@richardaverage1967 4 months ago

Cheers mate, top tier video, and I’ve been saving up for the attaquer cargo’s! 😅😊
@kevinforbes313 4 months ago

Great video! Enjoyed the photography and found myself having to re-watch sections a few times because I wasn't paying attention to the explanation, but the visuals🤣
@dhiit2263 4 months ago

Another one! I'm all over it! Thank you. Best series so far.
@kevinmcilduff6037 4 months ago

Love that Girona light ❤️ The Girona landscape is also pretty dam good - a photographer’s dream
@callanrobison2674 4 months ago

Too good!!!
@darrellstyner0001 3 months ago

Great series! I really enjoyed it. Thanks!
@kimwalton2873 3 months ago

Really enjoyed these videos. You are also an artist when shooting photos with your phone!
@robmusic1979 4 months ago

Best series out on cycling photography, I have learned so much and will be riding later in the day now for some epic light. Question in a few parts when you were taking photos were you hitting the volume button to take so many pics at once?
@wendysuperfan1014 4 months ago

thanks Tristan.
@sefalcantara 4 months ago

thanks man…cheers
@jamesppeto 4 months ago

Great series, one thing I’d love to know, how would you take a self portrait? Currently I’m recording in slow motion and taking a screen snap. Not the best quality, but haven’t worked out a better way.
@denisaraujo86 4 months ago

Thanks Tristan, I really enjoy your videos, I can’t believe your model never say hi… anyway thanks again and I hope to get some good photos like you do
@dimagrab3132 4 months ago

Great series, Tristan. Love your attention to details. But honestly I'm surprised you never mentioned leg postiton and this is kind of crucial in my opinion. It effetcs how body posture is percieved by the viewer. Bad leg angle can ruin even the best photo. Basicly majority of your photo-examples have a slightly bend leg. This makes weird and unpleasent short-leg-long-body effect, it gets even worse with the upper camera angle. My personal trick is to pay close atention to the leg angles. There are two great leg postions: my fav is full down extension (i.e. 6 o'clock) and full bend (knee on the top tube ). It makes body geomtery look the best and adds to overal vibe of the picture. Cheers!