LaunchSlow Shutter Camand give it access to your camera, if prompted.

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TapSettingsin the Slow Shutter Cam app.

It resembles a gear.

Slow Shutter Cam settings on iPhone

TapLight Trailin the Capture Mode section.

Move theShutter Speedslider to the right until it saysbulb.

This setting lets you control when the shutter opens and closes manually.

Place the phone on a tripod or stable surface, and frame the image.

Tap theShutterbutton to start capturing.

Tap theShutterbutton again to stop capturing.

How Does the App Do That, Anyway?

This is why keeping your camera steady and still is important.

When using the long-exposure setting to shoot something like a flickering fire, use a shorter exposure time.

The light of the moving object is the focus and creates a trail across the frame.

Such photos can be exceptionally beautiful and interesting.