Interactive Own
Beginner - Advanced
Smartphone Photography Mini Course
About this course
Your smartphone has a more sophisticated camera system than professional DSLRs from ten years ago. Understanding what it actually does — computationally, optically, and…
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Your smartphone has a more sophisticated camera system than professional DSLRs from ten years ago. Understanding what it actually does — computationally, optically, and mechanically — gives you informed control instead of guesswork. The photographer who understands their tool always outperforms the one who doesn’t.
12 lessons, 100 techniques
| # | Lesson | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understanding Your Smartphone Camera | Computational photography, the three lenses, ProRAW, Night Mode mechanics |
| 2 | Light — The Foundation of Everything | Golden hour, blue hour, window light, backlighting, finding shade |
| 3 | Composition Rules & When to Break Them | Rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, symmetry, negative space, foreground |
| 4 | Exposure, ISO & Shutter Speed | Tap to expose, AE/AF Lock, histogram, HDR, exposing for highlights |
| 5 | Colour, White Balance & Mood | Colour temperature, complementary pairs, colour grading, muted aesthetic |
| 6 | Portrait Photography | Telephoto for flattery, eye focus, directing expression, catch light, poses |
| 7 | Street & Documentary Photography | Decisive moment, getting close, burst mode, ethics, urban geometry |
| 8 | Landscape & Architecture | Timing visits, fresh perspective, reflections, long exposure, seasonal light |
| 9 | Food & Product Photography | Overhead, hero shot, lighting, styling, infinity curve, drinks photography |
| 10 | Editing on Your Phone | Lightroom Mobile, editing order, tone curve, HSL, masking, presets |
| 11 | Social Media & Storytelling | Platform specs, feed consistency, captions, series/projects, Reels |
| 12 | Pro Techniques & Hidden Features | Pro mode, astrophotography, Cinematic Mode, Photographic Styles, Live Photos |
