Capital Photography Center Workshop

Creative Smartphone Photography - Getting Started at the Hirshhorn Museum

See the world in a new way with the camera that’s always with you, your Smartphone. Enjoy capturing images on your phone on a photo walk that’s designed to spark creativity!  We'll explore the many creative and colorful exhibits at the Hirshorn Museum and have fun capturing many exciting images.

The class will start with basic instruction on the operation of the native mobile phone’s camera. We’ll then cover some of the more advanced features of setting focus and exposure independently.

We’ll explore how to turn the mobile camera’s limitations such as one lens, fixed aperture, no zoom and a small sensor to advantages using creative techniques of focus, exposure and composition.

You’ll create pictures in the museum with guided instruction coupled with gentle critique and suggestions to make your pictures the best they can be. Later, after a bit of time dedicated to editing for the best results, we’ll share with each other our creative vision from the photos created earlier in the day.

This class is designed for users of iOS and Android mobile devices.  The list of apps will be included in your confirmation letter (and include Snapseed, Lightroom CC (mobile) and others) and should run no more than $5.

Topics include:

•              Proper techniques and settings for smartphone image capture
•              Tips and techniques for using phone’s native camera
•              Learn exciting capture and editing apps
•              Hands-on capture and editing
•              Image critique and feedback

Participants will need to bring a fully charged smartphone. A charger is a good idea too as photos quickly drain the batteries.

Class limit: 10

Register here: http://capitalphotographycenter.com/