Hi PMcOuntry,
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you're having an issue with taking photos on your iPhone. We're happy to help.
We recommend starting with the section "Adjust the camera’s focus and exposure" from our guide here: Take photos with your iPhone camera
Additionally, you can check out other setting you can adjust here: About the Camera features on your iPhone For example the "Automatically apply a tailored look to your photos" and "Adjust your focus and exposure" sections.
We hope the information helps.
Take care!