Taking photos for Instagram can sometimes be a challenge, but one content creator has found a way to simplify the process using the iPhone’s AssistiveTouch feature. In a tutorial shared on TikTok, Ashlee Bock (@ashleebock) revealed how to take photo bursts using AssistiveTouch on her iPhone.
Bock explained that before discovering this iPhone hack, she used a self-timer app called Lens Buddy, which allowed her to take photos without holding the device. However, she found that the app was affecting the image quality and auto-adjusting the lighting in a strange way. So she started using Burst mode instead, as it maintained the image quality and lighting.
According to Bock, there are two types of influencers: tappers and bursters. Tappers are those who ask you to continuously tap the shutter button to take their photos, while bursters prefer dragging the shutter button on the right-hand side to capture multiple photos at once.
For those unfamiliar with Burst mode, it is an option on the iPhone camera that allows you to capture a moving subject or take multiple high-speed photos. AssistiveTouch, on the other hand, is a feature that helps users who have difficulty touching the screen or pressing buttons. It allows users to set gestures for easier access to common features on the iPhone.
To use AssistiveTouch for Burst photos, Bock explained the steps in her tutorial. First, go to the iPhone settings and select Accessibility. Then, choose Touch and ensure that AssistiveTouch is turned on. Scroll down to the Custom Gestures option and create a new gesture. Bock demonstrated a zigzag motion with her index finger to simulate the continuous burst.
She also advised users to think about the length of the burst and make sure it is worth it. Bock suggested aiming for around 400 photos to get about 10 good ones. Once the burst is long enough, users can save it and turn on AssistiveTouch. A little button will appear, allowing users to select the custom gesture and start the burst automatically.
Bock also mentioned that users can save storage on their iPhones by only keeping the photos from the burst that they have favorited.
Her tutorial received a lot of praise from fellow TikTok users who found it helpful and game-changing. Many users expressed their gratitude and shared their own struggles with taking bursts instead of videos. Bock responded to one comment by suggesting swiping to the left quickly to avoid recording a video.
Overall, Bock’s tutorial has been well-received and has provided a useful tip for iPhone users looking to improve their Instagram photography skills.
