Inside the booth
Keep exposure consistent across a photo strip
Test the changing poses before relying on an automatic camera.
A strip can look uneven when one frame is much brighter than the next. Changing poses, a pale prop or a person leaning toward the light can alter the scene the camera is measuring.
A documented camera control
Apple’s Camera guide explains manual focus and exposure adjustments and AE/AF Lock. These controls can help a native-camera rehearsal. Their availability in a different booth app must be checked separately.
Evidence: Product documentation
Run a changing-scene test
Our rehearsal includes an empty frame, the planned people and the brightest prop. Keep the camera fixed and compare the saved images. If brightness changes distractingly, first simplify the light and background. Where the chosen camera provides a suitable lock, test it with the people in place rather than locking an empty dark scene.
Keep the faces as the priority
Inspect eyes, skin highlights and pale clothing in every frame. A consistent background is less useful if the face loses detail. Avoid solving the whole strip with a strong final filter that hides the difference on screen but creates a muddy print. Make a proof at the size you plan to keep.
Sources & further reading
Sources for the specific facts and product descriptions above. Our worked examples, interpretations and practical suggestions are original editorial guidance.
- Apple — adjust focus and exposure in CameraProduct documentation