iPhone Phone Photography Workshop
Learn how to use your iPhone camera to create beautiful and compelling photographs
with Raina Stinson
May 27th,2024 09:30 am to 5:30 pm
Location: Velleron, France (10 minutes from L’isle sur la Sorgue)
Cost: €175 (Includes lunch)
6 spaces available
Join my workshop and you will learn how to:
Create beautiful digital photographs with your iphone camera by learning how to use the features of your phone camera such as adjusting light, focus, aperture, and shooting in live mode.
See and understand the use of natural light and shadows to create more depth in your imagery
Learn how to engage in the practice of mindfulness photography where your heart and eye connect to see beauty beyond the ordinary. A truly unique experience and practice that clears your mind, body, and soul and opens you to your innate creativity.
Take compelling photos of landscapes, people, and more, by learning simple composition rules
Increase your ability to see your environments differently and to create unique and interesting images.
Enhance your photos using photo editing apps on your phone.
Learn how to tell stories through your imagery
What you will need to bring
All you need is a mobile smartphone and an editing app on your phone. My technical expertise is on an iPhone, but if have an Android phone you can still take this course. Some of the features on your Android camera will be a bit different to access from an iPhone. I will spend time helping you find those features on your Android, as I do have some knowledge of Android phone cameras. If you have an Android phone please be aware I may not be able to access all features, however, you will still benefit from this course.
Who is this for?
This workshop is for anyone from beginner to professional who would like to learn how to improve your photos using your smartphone camera.
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS PHOTOGRAPHY?
Mindfulness photography is a method to increase your awareness and reveal the magic and beauty that are normally hidden from view. It is to learn to slow down and open all of your senses to your experience. It is a wonderful way to see and experience each moment. It is not about focusing on the technical aspects of photography, but rather about being present in each moment and creating images based on fresh perceptions. In this process, you will experience a deeper connection to yourself, be open to a new level of creativity, and experience a renewed sense of peacefulness and joy.
Schedule for the day:
09:30 am - 11:00 am Class instruction at Raina’s house in Velleron
11:15 am - 1: 15 pm Out to explore and photograph to practice new techniques and for further onsite instruction
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm light lunch at Raina’s house
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Continue practicing shooting and then return to the house to edit and review photos.
About Raina
I am an American international award-winning fine art portrait photographer living in the Luberon Valley. I have been a photographer for 40+ years, and have a vast knowledge of photography, going back to the film days. Not in my wildest dreams did I ever think a camera phone could create such beautiful photographs and make high-quality prints. I used to carry a big heavy camera and several lenses while traveling which was quite cumbersome. Now, I most often use my iPhone and I love the results. I believe that you do not need expensive gear to make great photographs.
I hope that you learn some new techniques to take your photography to the next level and you have fun in the process.
Testimonials
“I had a truly fabulous experience with Raina!! She is a very gifted photographer and instructor. Raina is very skilled at teaching the nuances that make a great photograph and has a calm, beautiful way of empowering her students.
There were many things that stood out about Raina's photography sessions. First - she is unique in that she instructs using an iPhone! It made learning photography so easy and accessible. It is astonishing how fantastic my photos came out. Second, I loved the fact that Raina uses mindfulness at the root of how she teaches. By being mindful and noticing how you are seeing things creates an entirely new way to photograph. Third, Raina is an absolute pleasure to be with! She is fun, warm, and caring, and instructs in the most helpful of ways. Raina knows which environments create the best photos. To learn by walking in her footsteps was priceless. I would never have learned as much as I did or enjoyed myself as much as I did if it weren't for Raina.
My time with Raina was so inspiring and rewarding. I left transformed and uplifted and now have fabulous photos from our experience together. I can't wait for my next course with Raina!”
Phyllis Brock
California, USA
“I was always interested in photography, but Raina's Mobile Phone Photography Workshop was the first one I ever took. I enjoyed learning from a confident teacher together with a small group where all our questions were addressed and answered. Raina is a generous and inspirational teacher and the photos I produced by the end of the workshop were much better than any of my photos before. Strong recommendation! “
Mimi Pillsbury, France