Advanced

Smartphone Photography

There is no beginner-level smartphone photography workshop since everyone already knows how to take a photo with a smartphone. This class is an advanced level workshop, as we’ll dive deeper into more techniques and concepts.

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March 29th 2025 (Sat)


2pm-5pm


FULL


(the next class will be in 4 months away)




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If your schedule doesn't allow you to attend our in-person class, we highly recommend you to download and read the iPhone Photography eBook, written by Christina Szeto the instructor and founder of Photosprouts.



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Points to note:



1) This class is for adults and teenagers (13+).

  • For children under 13, we need a guardian to sign up together.

2) Photowalk: North Beach & Little Italy, San Francisco

  • Meetup spot: San Francisco Inner Financial District.
  • The class is fully outdoors including the instruction portion.

3) The class will not be canceled or rescheduled due to rain.


Photowalk on a rainy day: Palace Hotel, SF Moma, Yerba Buena Park

  • Meetup spot on a rainy day: 535 Mission Street, San Francisco
  • Attendees will be well informed if there is a change in meetup location and photowalk due to rain.


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Prefer a 1:1 private class? Please click here to view the rate and book a private class.



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Advanced

Smartphone Photography Workshop

Quick Facts

Workshop length:

3 hours

Meetup Location:

San Francisco Financial District

Regular Field Trip:

Inner FiDi, North Beach, Little Italy

Rainy Day Field Trip:

SF MOMA, Palace Hotel, Yerba Buena Park


What you'll learn?

Focal lengths

Portraits, still-life, nature photography and more

Background blur/ sharp

Lighting & compositions

Editing


Area of Focus & Application

Portrait, Documentary, Still life, Nature & Sunset Photography

Pricing

$95/person

Add the eBook to the Class for $99.9 Altogether

Points to note:


  • This class is for anyone who takes photos with an Apple or Android Smartphone, including photographers who normally use a camera.
  • There is no Beginners' Smartphone Photography Workshop: This class is called an Advanced IPhone Workshop because everyone already knows how to snap a photo with their smartphones.
  • The class will NOT be canceled or rescheduled due to rain. Photowalk on a rainy day: Palace Hotel, SF MOMA, Yerba Buena Park. Meetup spot on a rainy day is 535 Mission Street, San Francisco; attendees will be well informed if there is a change in meetup location and photowalk due to rain.

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FAQ

  • How is the IPhone Photography Workshop different from any camera workshop?

    Cameras and smartphones are just devices for you to take pictures. Photography is an art of lighting, framing and living in the moment. Using smartphones instead of cameras to take pictures might be easier and more convenient for some people; and in this workshop you'll learn how to compose creative shots, identify great photo opportunities everyday, just like in a typical camera class.

  • Is this workshop useful for someone who normally uses a camera?

    Yes! Even professional photographers have to use their smartphones in some occasions:) We don't always bring a camera but smartphones are always with us wherever we go. Learning the key differences of taking pictures with smartphones and cameras will sharpen your skill in both worlds. 


  • How is an IPhone camera different from a traditional camera?

    There are three major differences: 1) resolution & image quality; 2) focal lengths and 3) depth of field

    Understanding how your smartphone camera works allow you to shoot like pro.

  • Can Android users (Google, Samsung, LG, Huawei etc) sign up for this workshop?

    Yes absolutely! We are teaching the art of photography with a smartphone. All the lighting, optics, framing and exposure techniques are the same across different models and platforms. However, for the technical aspect of (E.g the Portrait Mode) this class, we will only share IPhone specific knowledge.

  • What is the class size?

    The class size is 8-10 attendees.

  • What if if rains?

    Believe it or not, photographers love the rain. 


    Rainy days are perfect for capturing stunning reflection shots and documenting the vibe of the ciy.  Click here to see rainy day photos.


    • Photowalk on a rainy day: Palace Hotel, SF Moma, Yerba Buena Park
    • Meetup spot on a rainy day: 535 Mission Street, San Francisco
    • The classroom session will be at our office at 535 Mission Street, San Francisco, instead of an outdoor setting.
    • Attendees will be well informed if there is a change in meetup location and photowalk due to rain.

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What will you learn?

1. Technical Knowledge

 

  • Set and lock the focus
  • Exposure control
  • Focal lengths
  • Composition & Lighting: How to see photo opportunities everyday?

 

2. Portraiture in the Portrait Mode

 

  • Lighting for stunning portraits and selfies
  • Posing tricks
  • Composition

3.   Depth of Field & Focal Lengths

  • Background blur/ sharp
  • When to use long/ short focal lengths?
  • Application: Plant, Still-life, Food, Pets
4. Street & Urban Landscape Photography Everyday
  • Knowing exactly what to look on the street for framing your shots


5. Long Exposure Photography

 

  • Your Iphone is capable of doing long exposure photography.

 

6. Macro Photography

 

  • Your Iphone is capable of doing close up, macro photography

 

7. Editing

Follow a few simple steps and turn an ordinary photo into a great one

Rainy Days Photos:

The class will not be canceled or rescheduled due to rain.

Can't attend the iPhone Photography Workshop?

Read the ebook

The book covers everything taught in our in-person Advanced Level Smartphone Photography Workshop, along with additional iPhone photography techniques for the following genres:


  • Iphone Photography Foundations
  • Landscape Photography
  • Street & Urban Landscape Photography
  • Food Photography
  • Macro Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Editing



Facts:

  1. File size: 2.69 GB
  2. No. of pages: 315
  3. Note: While the knowledge on lighting, composition and camera angles apply to all type of devices including Androids phones and professional cameras, the settings that we teach in this ebook are specific to iPhones.


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