iPhone 101: Take decent photos

There's one aspect of the iPhone that's counter-intuitive - the camera.

Unlike nearly every camera ever made, the iPhone takes a picture when the "shutter button" is released, not pressed.*

I've gotten some nice snapshots, but only after I figured out my current process:

1. Press and hold the shutter button

2. Compose the shot

3. Release the button

Now, isn't that better?

*Yes, many digital cameras feature a "two-stage" process (half a press to focus, full to capture the image), but most take the photo upon a full press, not release, of the shutter button.