How to Get the Best Photograph of the Northern Lights with an iPhoneStep 1: Take Test Shots. ... Step 2: Use a Tripod. ... Step 3: Compose Your Photo. ... Step 4: Photograph with the 1x Lens. ... Step 5: Adjust Your Shutter Speed in Night Mode. ... Step 6: Fine-Tune Exposure. ... Step 7: Turn Off Your Flash. ... Step 8: Enable RAW Mode.