Smartphone Photography

An 8–10 week creative photography course for adults no previous photography experience required.

Discover how to get more from the camera you already carry with you. This relaxed and practical course will help you develop your confidence in using your smartphone to take better, more creative photographs.

Over 8–10 weeks, you’ll explore the basic principles of photography through simple demonstrations, practical activities and creative challenges. We’ll look at composition, light, colour, focus, perspective and timing, as well as exploring different ways to approach everyday subjects.

You’ll learn how to make the most of your smartphone camera, including useful camera settings and features, and discover how small changes in the way you take a photograph can make a big difference.

The course will encourage you to look at your surroundings with fresh eyes, finding interesting images in everyday places, nature, architecture and the local environment. We’ll also introduce simple editing techniques using your smartphone, helping you enhance your images while keeping them natural and personal.

Over the course you will explore:

• Getting to know your smartphone camera
• Basic photography principles
• Composition and framing
• Understanding and working with natural light
• Focus, exposure and useful camera settings
• Colour, texture, pattern and perspective
• Portraits, nature, architecture and everyday photography
• Creative photography challenges
• Simple smartphone photo editing
• Developing your own photographic style
• Sharing and discussing your images in a friendly, supportive environment

The course is practical, informal and suitable for all abilities. You don’t need expensive equipment or previous photography experience just bring your smartphone and your enthusiasm to explore and take photographs.