Photographer reveals top iPhone holi photography tricks and must-have apps

Mumbai-based photographer Joshua Karthik shared his expert tips for capturing stunning Holi festival moments using the iPhone 16 Pro Max, along with recommended editing apps from the App Store.
"Take every opportunity you are given, and push. Harder than you think you've pushed," advises Karthik, whose Holi photography was recently featured on the App Store.
Karthik suggests using the iPhone 16 Pro Max's next-generation Photographic Styles feature to create personalized presets for vibrant Holi photos, with real-time adjustments to color, highlights, and shadows. He also recommends utilizing the device's 4K 120fps Dolby Vision capabilities for high-quality slow-motion footage of color and water splashes.
For group shots, Karthik highlights the new 48MP Ultra Wide camera that ensures no one is left out of frame while maintaining resolution quality for later cropping.
The photographer regularly relies on several editing applications, as revealed in his "apps on my mind" post. His workflow includes professional tools like Lightroom, Adobe Express, and Photoshop for detailed editing. For specialized effects, Karthik turns to Unfold, VN, Kino, Word Swag, TypeLoop, Procreate Pocket, and Final Cut Pro.
With Holi approaching, these professional insights offer festival-goers practical ways to elevate their photography using both built-in iPhone features and specialized applications available on the App Store.