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No camera needed · Start level

Smartphone Photography workshop in Melbourne.

Make better photos with the phone you already carry. Composition, light, portrait mode, night mode and quick edits, practised in Melbourne's laneways.

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  • $149 pp
  • 2.5 hours
  • Max 8 people
  • Start level

Smartphone Photography Workshop at a glance

Make better photos with the phone you already carry. Composition, light, portrait mode, night mode and quick edits, practised in Melbourne's laneways.

Taught by Dani Watson, award-winning photographer and educator (Master of Arts, Photography, RMIT · AIPP · RPS · Hasselblad Masters Finalist).

Price
$149 pp
Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
Max 8
Level
Start
Booking
Online, instant confirmation

Dates & booking

Upcoming dates.

Choose a date to book. Booking opens securely on this page and you get instant confirmation by email.

Where we meet

Melbourne CBD laneways, Melbourne (meeting point confirmed at booking)

The exact meeting point is confirmed in your booking email.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll leave with.

  • Using the camera app properly: exposure lock, focus, grid
  • Light and composition that make phone photos stand out
  • Portrait, night and long-exposure modes
  • Editing on your phone in five minutes
  • iPhone and Android covered

Best for

Travellers, parents, small-business owners and anyone who wants better photos without buying a camera.

Bring

A charged phone with free storage. A small power bank helps.

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Meeting pointMelbourne CBD laneways, Melbourne (meeting point confirmed at booking)

How the session runs

Explain. Demonstrate. Photograph. Review.

A short demonstration, then most of the session is you shooting with feedback on your own camera.

01 · Explain

Understand the setting

What the control changes, and when you'd use it.

02 · Demonstrate

See it in practice

A clear example before you set up your own shot.

03 · Photograph

Make your own images

Guided shooting time to test settings, light and composition.

04 · Review

Know what's next

Feedback on your images and a clear thing to practise.

Workshop FAQ

Good to know.

How long is the Smartphone Photography workshop?
2.5 hours, on location, in a group of no more than eight.
How much does the Smartphone Photography workshop cost?
$149 per person (AUD). Gift vouchers are available.
Where do we meet?
Melbourne CBD laneways, Melbourne (meeting point confirmed at booking). The exact meeting point is confirmed in your booking email.
Who is it for?
Travellers, parents, small-business owners and anyone who wants better photos without buying a camera.
What should I bring?
A charged phone with free storage. A small power bank helps.
What if the weather is bad?
If conditions make the session unsafe or unworkable, we'll move you to another date or transfer your booking.

Your learning path

Where to next?

You're at the start of the path. Most people take one genre workshop next, then specialise. See all ways to learn.

  1. You are here01

    Start

    Learn your camera

    New, or shooting on auto.

  2. 02

    Build

    Learn a genre

    You know the basics. Apply them.

  3. 03

    Specialise

    Master a technique

    Confident in manual. Go deep.

  4. 04

    Mentor

    Find your voice

    Style, series, prints and awards.

  5. At any stagePrivate lessonsOne-to-one in Melbourne or online. $165 for one hour, $150 an hour for two hours or more.→
  6. From stage 2Photography toursTravel, immerse and practise every day with tuition. 2027–28 seasons, groups of 4–8.→

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