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$300 Limited inc GST / $240 / $255 / $270
iPhone Photography Course

<p>Learn to take breathtaking photos on your smartphone with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/philosophy-psychology/philosophy">photography short courses</a> in Sydney!</

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$300 Limited inc GST / $240 / $255 / $270
iPhone Photography Course

<p>Learn to take breathtaking photos on your smartphone with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/philosophy-psychology/philosophy">photography short courses</a> in Sydney!</

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$300 Limited inc GST / $240 / $255 / $270
iPhone Photography Course

<p>Learn to take breathtaking photos on your smartphone with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/philosophy-psychology/philosophy">photography short courses</a> in Sydney!</

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Course description

Learn to take breathtaking photos on your smartphone with our photography short courses in Sydney!

iPhone's have revolutionised consumer photography. We have the ability to create professional-looking photos using a device that fits in the palm of our hands. We can then instantly share those images with family, friends and the world. Setting yourself apart from the casual iPhone photographer and the millions of photos we see can seem hard. In this iPhone photography course, we want to show you it's as easy as gaining some knowledge in composition, camera settings and editing.

Everyone knows that person who seems to just nail it every time they snap a pic - with a little focused attention and some creative flair that person could be you!

Learning outcomes

By the end of this iPhone photography course, you should be able to:

  • Understand the photography connections behind the iPhone cameras
  • Apply the different exposure settings on your iPhone
  • Use compositional techniques to make insightful creative images
  • Utilise available light to expose your images correctly
  • Understand the use of in-phone editing software to enhance your photos
  • Become a vastly improved iPhone photographer

Course content

What will be covered in this iPhone photography course?

1 Day Workshop:

Phone Settings

  • Setting up your phone for photography
  • iPhone camera functions – focus, metering, autofocus, & exposure
  • Manual and auto modes of shooting 
  • Understanding digital zoom, optical zoom & macro mode
  • Flash functionality -when and when not to use flash 
  • iPhone camera operations – timer, burst, video, slo-mo, time lapse & panorama

Image 

  • Photo shape / aspect ratio
  • Using Portrait Mode properly
  • Applying Portrait Lighting effectively
  • Volume of light - light quality & quantity
  • Shooting in high quality light / low quality light

Composition & Shooting

  • Multiple practical sessions
  • Shutter release variations
  • Framing up your shots
  • Selecting subject matter and how to capture it

Editing

  • The editing functions (exposure, brightness)
  • Applying the brilliance saturation, temperature, exposure, & contrast etc. sliders
  • Making your images sharp and clear - sharpness & definition

Intended audience

Who is this iPhone photography course for?

This course is for absolute beginners and is only suitable for iPhone users, so doesn't apply to Android users. The course is best utilised for the iPhone 10 model onwards but can be applied to any iPhone.

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

  • iPhone (fully charged)
  • iPhone charger

If there isn't a class to suit you, please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join Waitlist

Course testimonials:

  • Peter said: The course was free and easy with a high level of content which provided useful tips for taking Pictures with both iPhone and any type of camera. Thanks for providing such an enjoyable day.

  • Kerrie said: Excellent course. Worked well online. Richard was a very capable tutor. Really enjoyed the course.

  • Jane said: Richard is an excellent tutor and I will attend future classes with him. It was a very hot day so, loved the air conditioned room!