Smartphone Photography and Editing

We all carry powerful cameras in our pockets these days—our smartphones. With just a few taps, you can capture incredible moments, but mastering your phone's camera and editing tools can take your photos to the next level. This course will show you how to fully unlock the potential of your smartphone and turn everyday snapshots into stunning images.

Whether you're looking to upgrade your Instagram feed, document important life events, or explore photography as a hobby, this course is designed to help you create eye-catching, professional-looking photos—all with the device you already have.

What You'll Learn

This course is all about hands-on learning. You’ll dive into both the technical and creative sides of smartphone photography. From figuring out the right camera settings to learning how to enhance your photos with editing apps like Snapseed and Lightroom, you’ll get the tools to make your photos stand out.

You’ll start with the basics, like framing your shots and playing with light, and then move on to more advanced techniques. By the end of the course, you’ll have a portfolio of your best work, showcasing your growth as a photographer.

Course Breakdown

The course is split into four parts: mastering your smartphone camera, working with composition and lighting, editing like a pro, and finally, building your photography portfolio. Each section builds on the last, giving you a solid foundation and plenty of practice along the way.

Module 1: Mastering Your Smartphone Camera

First, we’ll dig into how to make the most of your smartphone camera. You’ll learn about exposure, focus, and other key settings to help you take better photos. We’ll also explore how different modes like portrait, night, and panorama can improve your shots.
By the end of this section, you’ll be comfortable using your camera in a variety of situations, from capturing family moments to snapping photos on vacation.

Module 2: Composition & Lighting

Next, we’ll focus on making your photos more visually appealing. You’ll learn how to compose a shot using techniques like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing. You’ll also explore how to use lighting—whether it’s natural light or artificial—to set the mood for your photos.
To put this into practice, you’ll work on a project capturing portraits and landscapes, using your new composition and lighting skills.

Module 3: Editing Like a Pro

This is where the magic happens. In this module, we’ll dive into mobile editing. You’ll learn how to make basic adjustments—like brightness, contrast, and saturation—and then move on to more advanced edits using apps like Snapseed and Lightroom. We’ll cover things like color correction, adding filters, and making selective edits to perfect your photos.
By the end of this module, you’ll know how to turn a good photo into a great one, using editing techniques that give it that professional touch.

Module 4: Building Your Photography Portfolio

Finally, you’ll pull everything together by creating a portfolio of your best work. Whether you’re looking to impress friends, share your photos online, or take your photography more seriously, this section will help you organize and present your best shots in a way that tells a story.

Extra Perks

• Weekly Photo Challenges: Fun assignments to put what you’ve learned into practice.
• Real-World Editing Tasks: Projects to help you sharpen your editing skills.
• Photography Tools: An intro to handy smartphone accessories, like lenses and tripods, to improve your shots.
• Interactive Resources: Access to extra tutorials and resources to keep learning outside the course.
• Certificate & Portfolio: When you finish, you’ll get a certificate and a photography portfolio to show off your new skills.
By the end of this course, you'll have everything you need to capture beautiful, eye-catching photos and edit them like a pro, all with your smartphone. Whether you're doing it for fun or aiming for something more, this course will help you take your photography to the next level.