Brighton photography courses and workshops

  Smartphone Photography For Beginners

Tutor Eva Kalpadaki is shown giving indidual attention to a male student who is holding his camera in front of him. Photo by Michelle Cobbin.

Tuesdays 4 February - 25 March 2024

Cost: £160

Concessions: £132

        

Duration: 8-week course


Where: Evolution Arts based in the Brighton Buddhist Centre



Group Size: 8 Students


Note1: This course is also available as 1-1 tuition tailored to your needs and availability.

Check Private Tuition and contact me for more info


Note2: This is NOT a Social Media Marketing Course

Male student is shown sitting on a Hove seafront shed taking photographs while holding his camera in some distance from his eyes. A yellow ship emblem appears on the side of the shed. Photo by Eva Kalpadaki.

 Smartphone Photography For Beginners

Themes

- Week 1

   Introduction to Smartphone Photography



- Week 2

   CompositionTechniques for Impactful Photos



- Week 3

   Editing Fundamentals on Mobile Apps



- Week 4

   Portraiture and Self-Portraits


 

- Week 5

   Introduction to Video Shooting Techniques


 

- Week 6

   Editing Videos on Your Smartphone



- Week 7

  Social Media Part 1  

  (How To Create Stories, Reels, Posts)



- Week 8

   SocialMedia Part 2

   (Creative Hacks– Intro to Canva)


 Smartphone Photography For Beginners

Brighton In-Venue/Outdoor Course

Aim


Are you frustrated not making the most out of your mobile phone?

Do you feel the need to take better photographs with your phone and don't know how?

Are you struggling with social media from how to upload a normal post/story/reel to creating a basic design?


Transform your smartphone into a powerful tool for capturing and sharing beautiful moments!


This 8-week beginners course guides you through the essentials of smartphone photography, teaching you to shoot, edit, and create stunning visuals for both personal and social media use.


From mastering the basics of composition and lighting to exploring editing and social media techniques, this course will equip you with skills to bring your creative vision to life.


Perfect for anyone wanting to capture photos and videos without needing a full camera setup, this course is your first step into the world of mobile photography.


There will be some outdoor shooting practice weather permitting.



If group learning is not for you or perhaps you are looking for something more than just a private tuition, check my Mentoring and Creativity Life Coaching for a more holistic and transformative experience to your creative growth.

Objectives

 

At the end of the course you will be able to:

   

-demonstrate a practical engagement with mobile phone photography by taking your own photographs

 

-demonstrate a practical understanding and engagement with editing apps by practising basic editing techniques


-demonstrate a practical engagement with creating your own videos with your phone


-demonstrate a practical engagement with editing your own videos


-demonstrate a practical engagement with creating social media posts, reels, stories using creative hacks



 


Handouts 

At the the end of each weekly session, I will be sending you e-handouts by email.




Mobile phone guidelines

All types of smartphones are welcome, both iphones and androids. You are also welcome to work with your iPad or tablet.



 

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Check with Evolution Arts at https://www.evolutionarts.org.uk as the course is run through them.





Minimum Age

18 years old is the minimum age for participants to attend the this course at Evolution Arts on their own. For younger children please contact me.