Mobile Photography: Perfect Photos in Your Pocket

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Make the most of your smartphone camera, whether Android™ or iPhone®. Go beyond basic settings, take impressive photographs and add incredible postproduction effects.

Technology & Gear

Meet digital photography expert Jack Davis, your guide to capturing dynamic images on your smartphone. In this first lesson, find out what’s possible using your phone’s camera. Plus, Jack shares some of the latest gear and accessories that will extend your capabilities and enhance your photography.

Shooting Essentials

Once you’ve selected your gear, it’s time to learn more about your camera. Join Jack in the field as he demonstrates the best of what iOS and Android have to offer for photography. You’ll also come away with tips on how to create HDR images and perfect high-resolution, properly lit panoramas.

Advanced Shooting

Go beyond your simplest settings with Jack as he shows you some new techniques — and the features that will help you achieve them. Learn how to shoot 20 frames per second and pick your favorites. Capture action shots with motion blur. And discover how to create the perfect time-lapse video.

Optimizing: Color, Tone & Detail

Head back to the studio and learn how to get the most from the pictures you’ve just taken. Jack walks you through the editing process within your iPhone’s camera roll. Get up to speed in Lightroom for mobile. Then discover the advantages of Jack’s favorite app for embellishing.

Retouching Landscapes & Portraits

Retouch your photos with a series of apps that Jack will introduce and explain. Learn how to remove distracting elements from your landscape shots. Then touch up your portraits in a few simple steps. You’ll also see how to combine multiple images for a variety of striking effects!

Creative Effects

Get creative by adding effects that will take your pictures from realistic to fun and stylized. As Jack walks you through a black-and-white conversion, you’ll see how to add focus and depth with vintage effects. Plus, convert a photo into a stunning watercolor painting.

Syncing, Sharing & Output

By backing up your images, you’ll ensure that your work is never lost ! Jack shows you his trusty methods of saving and syncing photos. You’ll also learn how to print your images or share them online.