"Photography is not about cameras, gadgets and gizmos. Photography is about photographers. A camera didn't make a great picture any more than a typewriter wrote a great novel" - Peter Adams
■ Designed for those who want to learn how to take great commercial quality images on their smartphone
■ How to use pro camera apps, (RAW & ISO adjustment), add on lens, camera stabilisation & external lighting units
■ Creative composition is a must and is covered extensively in this course
■ Learn about using your smartphone to take real estate & architectural photos, macro, agricultural, forensic, clinical, medical, dental, industrial, food & wine, products, corporate portraits & more
■ Create great content for social media, printed matter & websites
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
INTRODUCTION - what the smartphone for business photography course is all about
HOW THIS COURSE WORKS - study - read the notes | projects - do the practical projects | critique - submit 10 images for critique | certificate - receive your certificate of completion | social media community - join our photography space group on facebook & instagram
CAMERA GEAR - a quick guide | best business smartphones | accessories | lens systems on the smartphone | external lens systems | clamps | gimbals | apps | supplementary lighting | off camera lighting | tripods, monopods & gorillapods | instagram | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
CAMERA HANDLING - shooting modes | raw vs jpeg | metering modes | image processing systems | slo-mo | aspect ratio | pano | video | colour space | focusing | hdr | white balance | iso | picture style & control | using flash | zooming | apps | tips & tricks | summary
LIGHTING - types | natural light | artificial light | white balance | time the light | low key lighting | high key lighting | deep fusion | artificial intelligence | tips & tricks | summary
COMPOSITION - leading & converging lines | the rule of thirds | framing an image | reflections | look for unusual angles | odd & even numbers | colour | shape & form | star bursts | focusing on detail | showing motion | viewpoint | point of view (pov) | selective focus | vertical vs horizontal | aspect ratio | tips & tricks | summary | compositional aids
BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
PEOPLE - quick guide | candid | portraits | corporate | common mistakes | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
WEDDINGS - overview | great smartphones for weddings | the ring | the dress | reflections | shoes | humour & passion | food & drink | classic poses | flowers | cars | formal weddings | casual beach weddings | the party | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
COMMERCIAL SHOOT EXAMPLES - what is it | carnival cruise lines | world expeditions | product | blogging & social media | ing | city of stirling | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
REAL ESTATE - light | daylight | twilight | composition | aspect ratio | presentation | interiors | exteriors | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
FOOD & DRINK - overview | great smartphones for food | on location | provenance | light | colour | viewpoint | backgrounds | props | recurring patterns | fresh & simple | motion using apps | desserts in focus | wineries in focus | greece in focus | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
ACTION & SPORTS - knowledge | key points | settings | lighting | composition | freeze the motion | showing blur using apps | get close | viewpoint | snow sports in focus | rodeo in focus | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
TRAVEL - introduction | before you go | where to go | when to go | how to go | what to shoot | what smartphone | accessories | on location | auto smartphone back up | france in focus | italy in focus | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
WILDLIFE & NATURE - overview | destinations | know your subject | time of day | time of year | viewpoint | at the zoo | snow monkeys in focus | close up & macro | on safari | australia in focus | namibia in focus | birds | nature | wildflowers | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
PETS - overview | dogs | cats | exotic pets | more pets | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
LANDSCAPES - overview | technique | light | composition | mountains | tropics | waterfalls | abstract | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
PARTIES & EVENTS - overview | medical | street festival | show grounds | food & drink festivals | kalgoorlie-boulder races | menzies rodeo tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT - introduction | image enhancement | selfies | social media | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
EDITING, PROJECTS & MORE
BACKUP & EDITING - auto smartphone backup | home & office back up | basics of editing | editing in the smartphone | editing in lightroom | output from lightroom | transferring files - hardware | uploading files - wireless | showcasing your images | tips & tricks | summary | recommended gear
ISSUES & COMMON ERRORS - common mistakes | photos are not sharp | dirty lens | optical vs digital zoom | unwanted reflections | slanted horizons | excess clutter & unbalanced | digital noise | over tilting | incorrect colour balance | lurid colour & hdr | tips & tricks | summary
FUTURE DIRECTIONS - amateur or pro | personality type | match your interests | practical tips for success | smartphones in the future | computational photography | the end of the beginning | tips & tricks | conclusions | summary | a personal journey
PROJECTS - light | composition | perspective | viewpoint | reflections | landscapes | food & drink | architecture | wildlife & nature | portraits
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) - why do a photography space course | benefits | tutor support | accreditation | background needed | certificate | computer skills | course style | course cost | online social network club | faq hotline
RESOURCES - the best smartphones at the best prices | field guide & support | lighting equipment | tripods | camera magazines | photography books | inspirational business books | indesign & lightroom tutorials | interesting photography websites | digital albums & services | photo sharing | creating smaller pdf files | photography tours
GLOSSARY - the a to z guide to all things photographic
ABOUT THE AUTHORS - serena pearce code lime photography | andrew thomasson focus 10 photography
■ This course is suitable for amateurs to serious semi pro photographers alike - the course is very comprehensive
■ Whilst it's advantageous to have some background photography knowledge, the course is very detailed with easy to understand, step by step procedures to teach you every facet of camera handling skills and composition, lighting and a myriad of other techniques to become a competent smartphone for business photographer
■ You must have a quality smartphone - preferably with at least two optical zoom lenses
■ A sturdy tripod & smartphone clamp, 5-in-1 reflector, external light LED light sources
Smartphone for Business Photography Course - $390
Our courses are practical and fun with lots of tips and tricks, case studies and amazing images to inspire you
We share our experiences as working generalist photographers - lots of advice and recommendations with less jargon
Our courses are suitable for all camera types - full and cropped frame DSLR's, mirrorless, quality compacts, smartphones and drones
We are here to share our combined experience of 40 years as working professional photographers and educators with you