Smartphone Photography Workshop
Learn how to take stunning photos on your smartphone in this hands-on workshop in Sydney. Smartphone photography has revolutionised the way we capture and share our world, making powerful, professional-quality photography accessible to everyone.
In this Creative Smartphone Photography workshop, you will learn essential photography techniques and smartphone camera skills to confidently create high-quality, visually compelling images. By combining core photographic principles with advanced in-camera controls, you will develop the ability to master focus, exposure, lighting and composition across a range of subjects including portrait, street, landscape and food photography—unlocking the full creative potential of your smartphone.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and apply core photographic concepts using a smartphone.
- Create visually compelling images across diverse subjects and environments.
- Use in-camera controls to adjust focus and exposure for high-quality results.
Course Content
- Smartphone camera features, controls and shooting modes.
- Techniques for exposure, focus, white balance and lighting (natural and artificial).
- Composition strategies including rule of thirds, leading lines, framing and patterns.
- Portrait, street, landscape and food photography techniques.
- Capturing movement and freezing action.
- Editing with mobile apps: cropping, colour, exposure and contrast adjustments.
Details
You will learn
- Apply core photography principles using your smartphone
- Master focus, exposure and lighting techniques
- Create compelling portraits, street and food images
You will get
- Expert guidance from an experienced photography tutor
- Hands-on practice during the workshop
- Practical tips for shooting and editing on your phone
Appropriate for
Beginners in photography using any smartphone brand or model.
Preparation
What to bring
- Fully charged smartphone
- Phone charger
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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