Taking Great Photos with Your Phone
55mGeneral2023-06-08
Authors

Tracey Clark
Photographer, Author, Speaker, Instructor
Course details
There’s a saying “The best camera is the one that's with you,” and for most of us, that camera is conveniently right in our smartphone. With these highly-accessible cameras getting more sophisticated by the day, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t learn how to use yours to your greatest creative advantage! In this course, photographer Tracey Clark shows how to go from taking quick snapshots with your phone to capturing better, more captivating pictures. Tracey begins with a look at photo composition and lighting, teaching you to change your approach to photography and how to expand your perspective when framing your shots. She then delves into the technical capabilities of your smartphone, like adjusting exposure and focus. Tracey finishes with an introduction to photo editing and a look at backing up and sharing your shots. By the end of this course, you’ll have the tools to use your smartphone to capture great pictures you’ll be proud of!
Skills covered
iPhoneMobile PhotographyAndroidAppleGooglePhotographyOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Using your phone to take great photos
Your Photo Approach
- Learning how to see things differently
- Identifying your photo goals
- Snapping out of snapshot mode
New Perspectives
- Finding a unique point of view
- A new way of looking through your viewfinder
- Filling your photo frame
Visual Building Blocks
- Identifying the basic elements of art and composition
- Implementing the principles of art and composition
- Exploring the use of space
- Understanding the role of light to illuminate your subject
Technical Camera Capabilities
- Getting to know your mobile phone camera
- Using focus and focal points
- Understanding and adjusting exposure
- Exploring portrait mode
- Using different lenses and focal distance
Editing to Enhance Your Pictures
- Harnessing the power of simple photo editing
- Using simple cropping techniques to transform your images
- Discovering photo editing apps for artistic exploration
- What to do next with your photos
Conclusion
- Go get creative with your camera