Workshop: Better Photos with Your Smartphone

·        The "Golden Rule": Why the first thing you do is wipe the lens (and what to use).

·        Mastering the "Pro" Mode: * ISO & Shutter Speed: How to stop blur and avoid "grainy" dark photos.

·        RAW vs. JPEG: When it's worth the extra storage.

·        Exposure Lock: How to stop your phone from constantly changing brightness.

·        The Grid: Turning on the "Rule of Thirds" in your settings.

·        Light Temperature: Why is everyone yellow or blue? Understanding White Balance.

·        The "Magic Hour" Myth: How to shoot at noon without ugly shadows on faces.

·        Focus on the Eyes: Why this is the #1 rule for portraits.

·        The Background Check: "Cleaning" the frame before you click.

·        Perspective: Why your phone's "Wide" lens makes noses look big (and how to fix it).

☕ Break (10-15 min) — Time to charge phones and eat a sandwich.

·        Station 1: The Portrait Challenge

v Find a partner.

v Try "Posing without Posing" (natural movement).

v Experiment with different lenses (1x, 2x, 3x) to see how face shapes change.

·        Station 2: Catching the Light

v Using a window or a lamp.

v Learning how to "chase the light" to make the skin look smooth.

·        Station 3: Composition Hunt

v Take 3 photos of an object using: 1. Rule of Thirds, 2. Leading Lines, 3. Unusual Perspective (low or high angle).

 * The App Toolkit: Quick demo of Snapseed or Lightroom Mobile.

 * Realistic vs. Fake: How much editing is "too much"?

 * Kids & Family: Tips for fast-moving subjects.

 * Mistakes Review: Looking at our practice shots and seeing what went wrong (and how to fix it).

·        Check your storage: Make sure you have space for ~50 new photos.

·        Find the "Pro" or "Manual" button: Look for it in your camera app, install on your phone these apps: Snapseed, Lightroom Mobile.

·        Google these terms: Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed (just to have an idea).