What you'll learn
Learn to take breathtaking photos on your smartphone with our photography short courses in Sydney!
iPhone's have revolutionised consumer photography. We have the ability to create professional-looking photos using a device that fits in the palm of our hands. We can then instantly share those images with family, friends and the world. Setting yourself apart from the casual iPhone photographer and the millions of photos we see can seem hard. In this iPhone photography course, we want to show you it's as easy as gaining some knowledge in composition, camera settings and editing.
Everyone knows that person who seems to just nail it every time they snap a pic - with a little focused attention and some creative flair that person could be you!
Learning outcomes
By the end of this iPhone photography course, you should be able to:
- Understand the different exposure settings that can be used on your iPhone
- Understand composition and make appropriate choices about subject matter
- Utilise available light to expose your images correctly
- Understand the use of in-phone editing software to enhance your photos
Course content
What will be covered in this iPhone photography course?
Phone Settings
- Setting up your phone for photography
- Understanding file types and resolutions
- Manual and auto modes of shooting
- Basic accessories available to improve your shooting
Image & Composition
- How to use angles and perspective to add interest and impact to your photos
- How to focus your photos properly both automatically and manually
- Making your images sharp and clear
- Understanding exposure settings
- High dynamic range
- When and when not to use flash
- Framing up your shot
- Choosing subject matter and how to capture it
Lenses
- Using portrait mode properly
- Understanding digital and optical zoom
- Using the wide-angle lens
- When to use the Telephoto lens
Editing
- The editing functions (exposure, brightness)
- Understanding saturation, temperature, exposure, contrast
- Using inbuilt filters
- Using and saving custom filters
- Exporting for social media
- iPhone camera operations – focus, exposure, HDR, flash and filters
- Editing functions – cropping, exposure adjustments, brightness, black and white, etc.
- Social media access and upload
Intended audience
Who is this iPhone photography course for?
This course is for absolute beginners, and is only suitable for iPhone users so doesn't apply to Android users. The course is best utilised for the iPhone 7 model onwards but can be applied to any iPhone.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
What to bring to class
- iPhone (fully charged)
- Any accessories you have, such as extra lenses, tripods, selfie sticks, etc. (optional)
Course testimonials
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Sarah said: Very good teacher, would like if there was a more advanced class as well !
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Nata said: The tutors passion and talent made the course even more enjoyable.
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Samantha said: Really enjoyed it, covered all the basics and never felt stupid if you did know anything prior
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Melanie said: The tutor taught u with passion and thoroughly. Also gave us easy to follow steps. Learning new things about my old phone .
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Julie said: Very informative course, the day was fun. I learnt an amazing amount.
Course tutors
Richard Lynch
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