Learn smartphone tips and techniques so that you take better photographs and let your creativity shine!

Description

BRIGHTON Smartphone Photography Workshop

with Eva Kalpadaki

Duration 6 hours

Small group of 8

Venue: outdoors meeting point (tbc)

Note: if the weather forecast is not good on the day of the workshop, it will be rescheduled for another day.

Aim

How many times have you wished you knew how to use your mobile phone camera better?No need to worry any more because this workshop will give you the confidence and the skills you need to capture better photographs to be happy with!

I will introduce you to the basic photographic composition rules along with the main functions of your phone camera and some basic editing techniques.It will be taught on an iPhone. However, both iPhone users as well as Android smartphone users are welcome with any models of phones.

Suitable for all levels

Objectives

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

- Understand the key principles of smartphone photography—what makes a great image and how to spot it

- Practise hands-on techniques to take creative, well-composed photos using just your phone

- Reflect on your images and talk through the choices you made in framing, light, and editing

This workshop is all about unlocking your phone’s creative potential—so you can shoot with more confidence, intention, and style.

General Workshop Outline

10:30- 11:40

Introductions

Theory session – explaining with visuals the basic principles of Smartphone Photography

11:40 Break

11:50 - 13:00

Play Time - theory into practice- Part I

You will be taking photographs using your smartphone. You can work on specific themes I will be giving you or you can choose to shoot freely. I will be guiding you along the way and giving you individual attention and practical tips on how to achieve your desired results.

13:00 – 13:30

Lunch Break

13:30 -14:15

Play Time - theory into practice- Part II

14:15 – 15:45

Editing time

You will be editing some of the photographs you took during your practice. You will need to download the ‘Snapseed’ app before you come to the workshop. I will be demonstrating some basic editing techniques using Snapseed which you will apply in your photographs as a way to experiment and play.

15:45 - 16:20

Feedback

We will be looking at each other’s photographs, commenting on them in a non-judgemental environment, suggesting new ideas, and reflecting on the making process.

16:20- 16:30

Summing up on the workshop themes, leaving your workshop feedback, and suggesting ideas for further workshops based on your needs.

Handouts

At the end of the workshop I will send you a handout in pdf by email

What to bring

- your phone with a fully charged battery

- a power bank if you have

- download the free Snapseed app

-enthusiasm and willingness to play and enjoy the day!

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Minimum age is 12 years old

For under 12 please contact me

Description supplied by the event organiser.