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

Introduction

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

The Basics

Exposure basics - Shutter speed
Exposure basics - Aperture
Aperture and depth of field
Exposure basics - ISO
Light meters
How is exposure different on a smartphone

Shooting with a Smartphone

Basic settings
Understand your phone camera's dynamic range
Change the exposure
White balance troubles
Low-light shooting
Night mode
Focal length
Zooming
Shoot with flash

Common Hazards

Camera orientation
Camera position
Aspect ratio

Special Features

Black and white shooting
Portrait modes
Panorama modes
Shoot in RAW
Add-on lenses

Conclusion

Next steps