You Can Set A Timer On Your iPhone For Photos – Here’s How

Open the Camera app on your iPhone, then position the phone in front of the scene you want to capture. If you need help with training your photographic eye and creating interesting compositions, here are some tips for taking better photos on your iPhone. After your shot is lined up, select the clock icon in the top menu of your camera.

Select a countdown option for the timer — you can choose between the three-second and the 10-second delay. The clock icon will turn yellow once the timer is activated, and it should display the countdown option you selected right next to it. Now, tap the shutter button to start the timer. If you want to stop the countdown before the shutter is released, just hit the stop button.

Next, position yourself in the frame — you’ll see the flash going off in sync with the countdown to indicate how much time you have left till the shutter is released. This does not mean that your photos will be lit with the camera flash — it’s merely an indicator. You can choose whether or not you want flash lighting in the menu option. 

The flash will quicken pace when there’s only three seconds left on the timer, and it will stop when the photo is taken. If you’re taking several photos, you’d have to go back and forth to reset the timer in between shots, but you can use the opportunity to check the shots you have and adjust whatever you need to.