25 November 2026
Wed
Smartphone Photography Course
Take better photos on your smartphone on this practical one-day photography course.
Covering manual settings, composition, lighting, portraits, events, products and editing on your phone.
Take better photos on your smartphone on this practical one-day photography course. Covering manual settings, composition, lighting, portraits, events, products and editing on your phone.
10
Reviews
9.9/10
Satisfaction
100%
Recommend
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Expert trainers Experienced industry expert
- Class size Up to 8 in London, or up to 6 live online
- Support 28 days of helpdesk support
- Cancellation 7 day cancellation
- Certificate Certificate of attendance
- Volume discounts Save with Learning Pots
Smartphone Photography Course
Take better photos on your smartphone on this practical one-day course covering creative photography for social media, events and everyday content.
You'll explore your camera's capabilities on both iOS and Android, learn how to control resolution, file formats and lens options, how to set focus, exposure and white balance manually, how to compose compelling shots using light and framing techniques, how to capture portraits, events, products and low-light scenes effectively, and how to edit your images using your phone's built-in tools and apps.
Course dates
| Course dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 November 2026 | Wed | London Islington | Available | £399 | £50 | £349 + VAT | |
| 20 January 2027 | Wed | London Islington | Available | £399 | £20 | £379 + VAT | |
| 12 March 2027 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT | ||
| 7 May 2027 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT | ||
| 1 July 2027 | Thu | London Islington | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT | ||
| 27 August 2027 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT | ||
| 21 October 2027 | Thu | London Islington | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT |
No in-person dates available at the moment.
| Course dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 November 2026 | Wed | London Islington | Available | £399 | £50 | £349 + VAT | |
| 20 January 2027 | Wed | London Islington | Available | £399 | £20 | £379 + VAT | |
| 12 March 2027 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT | ||
| 7 May 2027 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT | ||
| 1 July 2027 | Thu | London Islington | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT | ||
| 27 August 2027 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT | ||
| 21 October 2027 | Thu | London Islington | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT |
No online dates available at the moment.
Private & team training
Get a quote for Smartphone Photography
Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
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20 January 2027
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12 March 2027
Fri
7 May 2027
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1 July 2027
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27 August 2027
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21 October 2027
Thu
Private & team training
Get a quote for Smartphone Photography
Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
Course outline
1
Smartphone Photography Basics
Understanding your phone’s camera (iOS & Android)
Resolution, aspect ratio, and file formats (JPEG, HEIF, RAW)
Basic settings: focus, exposure, gridlines
Lens options (wide, ultra-wide, portrait mode)
Limitations of shooting with a smartphone vs a DSLR
Recommended kit list
Finding creative ideas
2
Composition and Lighting
The rule of thirds and leading lines
Framing and background control
Natural vs artificial light
How to use light direction and shadows effectively
3
Photographing Products and Objects
Backgrounds, flat lays, and clean styling
Using props to tell a story
Controlling reflections & glare
Capturing fine detail
Working with a light box or DIY setup
4
Capturing Portraits and Events
Posing and engaging people naturally
Action shots and candid photography
Event photography tips (moments, crowd shots, details)
Working with low light or at night
5
Editing Photos on the Go
Recommended apps for photo editing
Cropping, color correction, filters, and sharpening
Tips for maintaining brand consistency and style
Who is this course for?
For anyone who wants to take better photos using their smartphone — including marketers, content creators, bloggers and small business owners. No prior photography experience required.
10
Reviews
9.9/10
Satisfaction
100%
Recommend
Tailoring the content exactly to what we needed - perfect.
It was good to have practical sessions after the tutorial to help cement the ideas.
Explaining through all concepts of the smartphone camera features and providing great examples for work related scenarios.
Simon was great at breaking down the technical elements whilst being able to tailor the examples to the attendees work based needs.
Everyone was super friendly and professional, a really nice and comfortable environment too. Trainer was very knowledgeable, made it easy t…
The course trainer was friendly and answered my questions in detail. Lunch was brilliant and the cleanliness of amenities was great.
Incredibly useful and informative. Immediately feel more confident to start working on social. Also lunch / refreshments were great!
Great pre-course interactions with the team; warm welcome; excellent trainer with good mix of theory and practice.
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