I'm happy to announce that I'm teaching two phone photography classes at Phipps Conservatory this fall. Both classes are an introduction to phone photography and both will be taught virtually.
What will you learn?
Understanding both the aesthetic and technical aspects of phone photography will give you the tools to solve problems that prevent you from taking the photos you want.
Wednesday September 8
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
You must register for this class on Phipps website.
$25 members | $30 nonmembers
Presented as a live webinar through Zoom
Level: Beginner to intermediate
Virtual classes are recorded and made available to all registered participants for one month after the program.
Learn how to make better photos with your phone. Discover how to get the most out of your smartphone’s camera and learn what to do with your photos once you’ve taken them. Learn about exposure, composition, your phone's limitations and advantages, and more. All are welcome.
Wednesday December 1
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
You must register for this class on Phipps website.
$25 members | $30 nonmembers
Presented as a live webinar through Zoom
Level: Beginner to intermediate
Virtual classes are recorded and made available to all registered participants for one month after the program.
Learn how to make better photos with your phone. Discover how to get the most out of your smartphone’s camera and learn what to do with your photos once you’ve taken them. Learn about exposure, composition, your phone's limitations and advantages, and more. All are welcome.
More Information
If you want more information about the photography classes I teach or tips to help you improve your photography sign up for my mailing list today! I send out a monthly newsletter that includes great information to help you grow as a phone photographer and just in general along with information on products I think you'd be interested in, and a list of upcoming photography classes near Pittsburgh.
Free Photography Resources
If you're looking for free photography resources to help you learn then visit my free resources page. There you'll find information including some of my blog posts, as links to other photography education websites and articles, and a list of Youtubers that I know and trust. When it comes to the photography teaching they're doing and how they're doing it I'm positive that you'll find them and this entire page useful. If you have any questions please contact me today!
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