iPhone Photography: Learn to Shoot like a Pro with Sam Elkins
Since he was 17 (he’s older now), Sam has been blowing our minds with his photography. Now he wants to teach you how to take professional level photos with just your iPhone. From captivating portraits to beautifully composed landscapes, Sam will share his techniques for capturing photos good enough to get professional work.
What are you waiting for?
- INSTRUCTORS
Sam Elkins
- SKILL LEVEL
Level 2
You’re new(ish) to photography but your friends think you’re great at taking photos. You’ve been learning the fundamentals and now want a little more direction. - DURATION
80 minutes
9 segments - LEARN
How to shoot pro level photos with your iPhone
How to read the light for better phone photos
How to shoot in harsh light
How to compose amazing portraits
Essential apps for amazing mobile photography
How to shoot beautiful landscapes
How to edit phone photos on mobile
Class Extras
Get more out of the lesson with three mobile presets and a Moment Shop discount.
Three Mobile Presets
Presets are a great tool to kickstart your editing workflow, so I’ve included three different looks that are crafted to work for distinct lighting conditions: Harsh Light, Blue Hour, and Golden Hour. They’re subtle, yet powerful and will keep your photos looking natural and refined.
What You’ll Learn
Sam will teach you how to take incredible photos on your phone. He runs through the technical aspects of shooting on an iPhone as well as his process for setting up and shooting amazing images.
Intro to Phone Photography
Welcome! Let’s get started. We’re in Central California, which will serve as our backdrop for all our shots: portrait, lifestyle, landscapes, and shooting in harsh light. First though, you’ll meet Sam and learn why he loves shooting on his phone.
iPhone Walkthrough
A major component to great photos is understanding your gear. This section dives into the technical aspects of apps and gear for s…
Shooting in Harsh Light
You hear a lot about golden hour, but what about high noon? Sam walks us through why shooting in harsh light looks better on a pho…
Shooting Landscapes
The camera that fits in your pocket packs a punch when it comes to capturing stunning landscapes. Sam will walk you through the be…
Essential Apps
When shooting on mobile, stepping your app game up is essential. Sam will run through the best apps for editing, location scouting…
Shooting Portraits
Most often, you’ll be capturing photos of people. This section goes into the best practices for capturing beautiful portraits. Sam…
Shooting Lifestyle
Join us on the sand in Pismo Beach where Sam takes a commercial approach to shooting on his phone. Sam will take you through his p…
Mobile Editing
Now that the shoot is over, Sam is ready to show you how he edits. Using three of his favorite images from the trip as examples, h…
Conclusion
Wow. What a ride. We summarize the techniques taught and how you can apply them to your mobile photography. Thanks for watching, n…
Course link:
https://www.shopmoment.com/lessons/iphone-photography-learn-to-shoot-like-a-pro-sam-elkins
