Our favorite photography accessories for iPhone

[Guest Allyson Kazmucha]

 

If you want to take your iPhone photography to the next level, there's lot of accessories out there to help you do just that.

 

As iPhone optics and the software behind them get better and better, it's becoming easier than ever to leave our DSLRs and point and shoot cameras at home. Whether you want to stabilize your shots, add some beefier lens options, or take better selfies, here are some of the iPhone photography accessories we're using around iMore!

 

 

Glif

 

 

 

The Glif has been around for quite a while and serves as a tripod mount for your iPhone. The universal Glif will fit almost any iPhone you throw at it and has standard size threads, meaning it should fit on the end of any tripod, or even any selfie stick that lets you screw off the mount.

 

• $30 - Buy now
  

Olloclip

 

 

 

The Olloclip is a lens attachment for your iPhone that allows to you take advantage of up to 4 different lens types; macro, wide angle, and fisheye. The 4-in-1 systems even feature two macro lenses, 10x and 15x zoom. It's one of the easiest accessories to stow away in a pocket or bag and pull out when you need it.

 

• Olloclip for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus - $79 - Buy now
  
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  Olloclip for iPhone 5 and 5s - $69 - Buy now
   
   
  
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  Olloclip for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus review
   
  

Sellfie stick

 

 

 

Selfie sticks are all the rage these days and if you want a good one, Sellfie is it. Not only can it pair with an iPhone and Android phone simultaneously and switch on the fly, it's carbon fiber construction makes it super durable and extra lightweight. The mount is one of the best I've used and offers padding so it doesn't scratch up your iPhone. I had no trouble fitting the 6 Plus either.

 

• $45 - Buy now
  

Bluetooth shutter remote

 

 

 

If you're opposed to selfie sticks, try a Bluetooth shutter remote instead. In combination with a sturdy tripod, there's no limit to what you can create using time lapse mode, long exposure apps, and any of the other third party camera apps available in the App Store.

 

• $35 - Buy now
  

GripTight GorillaPod

 

 

 

The GripTight is one of the most versatile tripods you'll find since you can wrap it around anything, or stand it up on its own. It costs far less than a standard tripod and can be set up virtually anywhere. iPhone 6 and smaller iPhones need the stand and regular mount while 6 Plus owners should pick up the stand and XL mount.

 

• GripTight stand - $15 - Buy now
  
• Regular mount for iPhone 6 and smaller - $15 - Buy now
  
• XL mount for iPhone 6 Plus - $20 - Buy now
  

Pocket Spotlight

 

 

 

The iPhone's flash has gotten better over time but there's no denying it still isn't the greatest. If you find yourself regularly needing more light for night shots, the Pocket Spotlight works with any iPhone and offers up to 1 hour of continuous light on one charge. Plug it into your headphone jack or hold it in your hand.

 

• $30 - Buy now
  

Lensbaby LM-10

 

 

 

The Lensbaby LM-10 is a specialty selective focus lens available for both iPhone and Android. When paired with the Lensbaby app you can create a depth of field that you just can't get through the stock camera. It's more for artsy style photos but there's no denying it produces images unlike any other.

 

• Lensbaby LM-10 lens attachment - $70 - Buy now
  
• Mount for iPhone 6 - $10 - Buy now
  
• Mount for iPhone 6 Plus - $10 - Buy now
  
• Mount for iPhone 5s - $10 - Buy now
  

Your favorites?

 

 

If you've ditched your regular camera in favor of your iPhone, do you rely on any accessories to enhance your photos? If so, let me know what they are in the comments. And if you pick up any of our favorites from above, be sure to let us know what you think of them!

 

 

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