Smartphone Photography: Tips and Tricks

Smart phones have improved with better cameras and apps for capturing, managing, editing, and sharing photos. If you want your photography skills to match the capabilities of your iPhone or Android phone, then this course is for you. In this 3-hour phone photography workshop find out how to use your smartphone to take photos that are composed and well lit. You’ll find out how to use essentials controls on your phone along with the best free and low-cost tools for editing and image management. Class will be structured with time to explore and take photos outside (weather dependent).
Intro to Digital Photography

Learn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, depth of field, and shutter speed. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure, and create an effective composition. Fun weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye. Students should bring a digital camera with manual adjustment capacities (no phones). For storage and processing photos, students will need to have access to a personal computer. Please note: NO class 4/13