Smartphone Photography Composition Workshop

Learn creative Smartphone composition skills with our photography short courses in Sydney!

Composition is a fundamental photography skill that shapes how a scene is seen, framed and experienced. In this Creative Smartphone Photography Composition workshop, you will develop the ability to thoughtfully compose images by combining visual design principles with practical smartphone camera techniques. Through guided practice, you will learn how to apply the elements and principles of design, refine your creative eye and confidently produce visually engaging photographs that communicate your unique perspective.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Smartphone Photography Composition course, you should be able to:

• Apply the elements of design to create compelling photographic compositions.
• Utilise the principles of design to enhance visual impact and storytelling in images.
• Demonstrate core compositional techniques to frame images with intent and conviction.
• Visualise framed scenes to shoot from a photographer perspective.
• Develop skills to fine-tune creative photographic elements.
• Produce visually engaging images.

Course content

What will be covered in this Smartphone Photography Composition course?

• Introduction to the elements of design and their application in photography composition.
• Exploration of the principles of design for creating balance, unity and emphasis in images.
• Implementation of the principles of creative composition.
• Mastering compositional techniques from the photographer viewpoint.
• Using colour impact and contrast to direct attention and convey mood.
• Applying symmetry, patterns, and repetition to strengthen visual structure.
• Creating depth with foreground, mid-ground, and background elements.
• Adjusting perspective and point of view for more dynamic and engaging photos.
• Practicing in-camera compositional adjustments using the Phone.
• Insider tips on the art of photography.

Intended audience

Who is this Smartphone Photography Composition course for?

This course is for beginners in photography for users of all phone brands and models.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Phone (fully charged)
• Phone charger