
Clean the lens and screen, choose jpeg format, and enable hdr for realistic color, then disable low power mode and silence the shutter to avoid disturbing others.
Learn to hold your iPhone correctly to reduce blur and capture sharp photos on the first try. Master stable grips, elbow position, and shutter control, plus using surfaces for stability.
Discover fast methods to open the iPhone camera, including lock-screen access, swipes, Siri commands, and placing the camera in the bottom bar to capture fleeting moments instantly.
Activate the iPhone camera grid to learn basic composition and take more professional photos with a simple nine-rectangle guide, then explore more grid techniques in the next videos.
Master precise iPhone focus by selecting a focus point, freezing it for sharp results, then adjust exposure and zoom to keep the intended area in focus.
Explore iPhone camera settings, from basic format options—JPEG vs high efficiency format—and 4K video quality to advanced features like grid, HDR, live photo, QR scanning, and timer, to optimize shooting.
Master burst mode on iPhone to capture fast moments by shooting about 10 photos per second, then pick the best in the Photos app.
Learn to use high dynamic range (hdr) on your iPhone to balance exposure by merging multiple shots for realistic colors in high-contrast scenes.
Learn how to create professional looking portraits with iPhone portrait mode by isolating the subject and blurring the background, using natural light, proper distance, and depth for sharp, appealing photos.
Break out of the conventional box to capture unique iPhone photos by exploring multiple shooting angles—eye level, low, high, bird's eye view, and worms eye view—through practice and experimentation.
Master the rule of thirds and composition basics to craft balanced, dynamic iPhone photos using the grid, strong points, off-center framing, movement, and negative space.
Learn how to use natural and artificial lighting to enhance iPhone photos, distinguish soft and hard light, manage exposure, lock focus, and avoid flash for better portraits.
Discover affordable accessories to elevate iPhone photography, from tripods and stabilizers to external lenses, pocket printers, LED lighting including ring lights, and power banks, for sharper, more versatile shots.
Master post-production on your iPhone with Lightroom by cropping and rotating photos, applying filters, auto tune, and manual adjustments to light, color, effects, and sharpening.
Master Lightroom edits on iPhone by adjusting exposure, contrast, lighting, shadows, whites and blacks. Tweak white balance, temperature, per-color mix, and apply texture, clarity, dehaze, details, and lens corrections.
Learn to touch up a good photo on iPhone with Snapseed, using auto presets and tools, brightness, contrast, saturation, ambiance, highlights, and shadows, and compare with the original before saving.
Master Snapseed's editing toolkit, from tune image and details adjustments to crop, perspective, and white balance. Apply selective brushes, healing, black and white, and export to share on your iPhone.
Learn how to turn your dog into a photo-ready model by cultivating patience, using natural lighting, avoiding flash, and coordinating a two-person setup for relaxed, well-composed pet portraits.
Learn to get your dog to pose on cue using toys or treats and patient rewards, then shoot varied angles and lighting to create tender canine portraits.
Master patient photography of your cat by using natural indoor light, avoiding flash, and coordinating a helper with treats to pose your cat as a model at home.
Learn to pose your cat for photos by shooting at eye level, using a toy to grab attention, and shooting in burst mode for depth and variety.
Shoot outdoors in a park or field with a varied environment during the golden hour to avoid noon harsh shadows. Use burst mode and focus on your dog's eyes.
Learn practical ways to train your pet for photo sessions by using affection, rewards, and repetition to teach sit, paw, and lay down commands, enhancing coexistence and on-camera cooperation.
Explore the iPhone 12 upgrades, featuring three cameras, the a14 bionic chip, and lidar night mode, with ultra wide and telephoto lenses, smart hdr, and enhanced dynamic range.
Discover how to turn the iPhone’s back logo into a two- or three-tap shortcut to open the camera, take photos, and automate actions using the shortcuts app on iOS 14.
Follow along with this multi-module course about all the settings of your iPhone camera, tips and tricks for capturing photos with your iPhone, and photo editing techniques. Course complete with practice prompts and a talented support team to offer feedback on your submissions. Continued support as additional features and devices are released.
Full course curriculum is as follows:
Basics of the iPhone camera
Pre-shooting setup
How to hold your iPhone camera
Quick ways to open the iPhone camera
How to turn the camera grid on
How to get the perfect focus for your photos
Additional iPhone settings
How to use the additional camera settings
How to use the burst mode
How to take advantage of HDR
How to use portrait mode
The pillars of great photograph
The angle
The composition
The light
Extra equipment to make your iPhone an even better camera
How edit your photos
Editing with Lightroom
Editing with Snapseed
BONUS Content! How to take great photos of your pets
Capturing photos of your dog
Capturing photos of your cat
Outdoor photography tips
BONUS content! iPhone 12 additional features
Alongside these learning modules, take advantage of thought provoking assignments that accompany many of the learning content modules to put into action what you have learned. Also, take advantage of our professional support team who will support and offer feedback around your assignment submissions.