Photography Foundations: Mobile Photography

Course details

Discover how to use any smartphone camera as a serious photographic instrument, leveraging built-in features, accessories, and apps designed to expand shooting power. Instructor Ben Long starts with an in-depth exploration of photography basics and how to adjust camera settings for the best results in different conditions. Next, he discusses ways to solve typical challenges faced in everyday shooting, such as fast motion, low or bright light, and framing. Plus, learn about using advanced camera capabilities such as white balance, HDR (high dynamic range), and RAW format.

Topics include:
- Mobile photography basics
- Exposure on a mobile camera
- Shooting in low or bright light
- When to use high dynamic range (HDR)
- Shooting in RAW format
- Changing the aspect ratio
- When to use flash
- Taking a great portrait
- Using panorama to create wide-angle shots
- Adding lenses to a mobile camera

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Learn to capture great photos with your smartphone
02 - Who this course is for
03 - What you need to know

1. The Basics

04 - Exposure basics - Shutter speed
05 - Exposure basics - Aperture
06 - Aperture and depth of field
07 - Exposure basics - ISO
08 - Light meters
09 - How is exposure different on a smartphone

2. Shooting with a Smartphone

10 - Basic settings
11 - Understand your phone camera's dynamic range
12 - Change the exposure
13 - White balance troubles
14 - Low-light shooting
15 - Night mode
16 - Focal length
17 - Zooming
18 - Shoot with flash

3. Common Hazards

19 - Camera orientation
20 - Camera position
21 - Aspect ratio

4. Special Features

22 - Black and white shooting
23 - Portrait modes
24 - Panorama modes
25 - Shoot in RAW
26 - Add-on lenses

Conclusion

27 - Next steps