You Win, Apple: The iPhone 18 Pro Could Reignite My Love of Phone Photography

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I wrote recently that I will never completely replace my proper cameras with a smartphone camera, and that’s still true. But Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which debuted on Wednesday at its“Surprise and Shine” event, have a host of new upgrades that I hope will make me more keen to leave my camera behind and enjoy a photo walk using just the phone. From the new variable aperture and updates to Photographic Styles, there’s plenty that caught my attention.

It’s no surprise that the new iPhone 18 Pro models are packed with top tech. After all, they’re aimed at showcasing the best the company has to offer — not counting the new foldable iPhone Duo. I’m sure the new A20 Pro chip will be lightning fast and the better battery life a welcome boost, but as a professional photographer, it’s always the cameras...

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