smartphone photography workshops PErtH
Join me at my upcoming community Smartphone Workshops for 2025:
2 September - City of Gosnells
2 October - City of Wanneroo, “Level Up’ Youth Workshop
24 October - City of Murray, Pinjarra Library
6 November - City of Canning, Riverton Library
6 / 13 / 20 November - Glyde In, East Fremantle
21 Feb - Friends of Melville Bird Sanctuary
28 Feb - City of Joondalup, Duncraig Library
6 March - Lesmurdie Library
10 March - City of Vincent
“Thank you for such a fantastic session today! You are a fantastic and engaging presenter who really built confidence in the group which was great to see.”
-Amy Gibbs
Library Officer - Events and Programs, Shire of Murray
beginner’s smartphone photography workshops
Where my years of professional photography experience translate into simple, accessible smartphone techniques.
Constantly frustrated by your photos? Ready to confidently capture those special moments exactly as you see them?
Our Beginner’s 2 hour workshop is where you’ll learn all the camera skills you wish you’d had on your last holiday or family gathering.
No technical jargon - just clear guidance to capture memories beautifully. Clear, practical guidance in a friendly, fun & no-pressure environment. Perfect for community groups, social clubs and seniors’ groups.
WE COVER:
Composition - the top 3 tips to transform your photos
Phone settings - exposure and burst
‘Working the light’
Using the grid
Simple editing & cropping
Selfies & Timer function
Lots of practice & question time
PERFECT FOR:
Anyone who wants to take better travel & family photos
Complete beginners who find technology challenging
Those who want to understand their phone camera better
People who prefer patient, step-by-step teaching
“Information was provided in a fun and interactive setting. Workshop delivery very easy to follow. I have a much greater understanding of how to improve photography on my phone. Already applied tips learnt today! Thanks so much.” - Karen
No technical knowledge needed - just bring your smartphone!
Small class size ensures you'll get plenty of individual help. Includes a take-home guide filled with everything you learn
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Please note this workshop is also a practical experience which will involve a small amount of walking so some mobility is needed.
“What a fabulous experience as Tanita is so knowledgeable and supportive. It was just the right amount of information to apply immediately without being too technical or overwhelming! I feel so much more confident now and am looking forward to putting my new found skills into practice on my travels!” - Jules
“One of the best things I have done recently is learn how to use my smartphone camera properly. Tanita is a brilliant photographer and teacher and we had the best fun doing this workshop. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to up their game” - Nicola
“Tanita was excellent at explaining the techniques and guidelines. Her teaching style is relaxed, friendly and supportive. We had a lot of fun as a group, helping and supporting each other whilst sharing our own photo taking experiences.
I now look at my many past travel photos with a more confident and critical eye and will be using the techniques Tanita taught us in future.” - Carole
“It is amazing how much more confident I feel about taking photos after spending a few hours with Tanita. I really enjoyed the perfect balance between learning the theory and then being able to apply it.Thank you so much Tanita, your photography course is both fun and highly educational.” - Sharon-Lee
WANT MORE? DEFINITELY!!
Smartphone Editing, Organisation & Albums Workshop
Transform your smartphone photos from ordinary to amazing, then organize them beautifully!
Learn essential editing and cropping techniques, then create stunning albums to showcase your work.
Perfect for beginners who want immediate results & to learn organising techniques using only their phone - no complicated software required.
SOME OF WHAT WE COVER:
Master the 5 essential edits that improve 90% of smartphone photos
Learn strategic cropping to create better compositions
Fix common problems: too dark, too yellow, crooked horizons
Create 2-3 beautiful photo albums with your edited images
Set up systems for ongoing photo organization
Learn how to share your photos easily
Leave with skills to keep improving and organising your photos
PERFECT FOR:
Complete beginners to photo editing and organization
Adults who want their photos to look beautiful and be well-organized
Anyone overwhelmed by thousands of unorganized phone photos
People who want to easily share memories with family and friend
WHAT TO BRING:
Smartphone with at least 30-50 photos already on it
Photos should include: people, landscapes, indoor shots, travel/events
No apps to download - we use built-in tools only