KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Funny story: a friend’s sister complained about her new iPhone because it was "too big to fit into her jeans pocket”.

You could say that about a compact mirrorless camera too and what both devices have in common is that they’re worth the extra bulk just for the functionality.

If you got an iPhone recently, here are a few tips for you to get some good snaps this Raya season for the ‘Gram or WhatsApp family chats with the default camera app.

Getting that family photo just right

Who better to get advice from than a pro? Photographer Muhd Hidayatullah shared his insights on taking that great Raya pic.

When it came to family photos, Hidayatullah said that sometimes all it takes is a simple adjustment to how your subjects are arranged.

"Familiarise yourself with your subjects, highlighting their best features to achieve the perfect shot,” he said.

For a clean portrait, double-check you’re holding your phone steadily and your subjects are well-framed in the centre for a "clean” portrait.

He also stressed the importance of timing. Be in the right place at the right moment to capture genuine emotions and reactions. Focus on framing these key elements to truly immortalise the moment.”

You can check out his Instagram at @muhdhidayatullah for more inspiration.

Other iPhone-specific features you can experiment with: