Smartphone photography workshop

A three-hour practical introduction to creative smartphone photography, led by Benedict Brain.

This friendly and practical session will show you how to use your smartphone camera with more intention! You will be guided through key settings, editing tools and creative approaches, to help you make better photographs on the go.

You will learn how to handle light, compose with purpose and use your phone’s features to work more efficiently in real situations. Benedict will blend clear instruction with simple hands on exercises to build confidence without any confusing jargon!

The workshop is ideal for beginners and for anyone who wants to sharpen their visual skills and bring a more thoughtful approach to everyday image making.

What you will learn:

Basic smartphone camera settings, editing on the go using your smartphone, how to share photos plus creative skills and ways of seeing. No technical knowledge required!

What you need to bring: your own fully charged smartphone.

The demos will be on an iPhone, however, Android users will be able to follow along. 

Benedict Brain is a photographer, writer and educator based in the UK. He works across personal projects and editorial work, and he writes widely about photography. He is the author of You Will Be Able to Take Great Photos by the End of This Book and A Camera Bag Companion, both published internationally, and he is a tutor with the Royal Photographic Society. He is known for clear, accessible teaching and for his long running Art of Seeing column. Benedict lectures internationally and leads workshops that focus on creativity, visual awareness and thoughtful image making.