Yes! You can master composition with your smartphone! Did you know that, composition-wise, what we do with the cameras on our phones is no different from what we do with a more complex camera, like a DSLR or mirrorless camera? That means that we can learn everything we need to know about composition by using the cameras on our phones. Participants in the class will begin to understand the relationship between camera operation, light, and composition. As a result, they’ll be able to compose pictures confidently with any camera, become better photographers, and intentionally make the best pictures they can.
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Master Composition With Your Smartphone
$80.00 – In-Person Group Classes
This value-packed, comprehensive course will teach you to use your camera effectively, understand photography and lighting, and create the best compositions possible. It’s the way to study, practice, and hone your compositional skills with Sam D’Amico, an award-winning professional photographer and photography teacher.
Scroll down to Sam’s upcoming classes. (Each class is limited to 10 registrants.)
General Information
- Prerequisites: No.
- Type of Camera Required: Any smartphone camera will do.
- Instructor: Sam D’Amico.
- Ways Taught: In-person group classes; In-person or online private lessons.
Registration
Are you thinking of getting a class as a gift? Please consider getting a gift certificate instead.
*Contact Sam for more information and discounted pricing for in-person or private online classes.
Schedules-Master Composition With Your Smartphone
Below are Sam’s upcoming classes. (One meeting, 90 minutes, but the class may go longer). Each class is limited to 10 registrants.)
If none of the schedules below work for you, in-person or Online Private Lessons are available. Contact Sam about taking this class as a series of private lessons.
1. Select the class schedule. 2. Select the number of people attending (Qty). 3. Click the “Buy Now” button. – (If A class is listed as “Out of Stock,” your selected class schedule is unavailable. Please pick another class schedule.) —
—- In-person group classes meet at the Kogod Courtyard in the National Portrait Gallery.
8th and G Streets NW
Washington, DC 20001
After entering the building, walk past the front desk to the Kogod Courtyard.
*Please read the Visiting Tips & FAQs. No refunds for any classes will be given to registrants who are asked to leave because their behavior does not adhere to safety policies and guidelines.
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About the Master Composition With Your Smartphone Class
While using your smartphone, you’ll learn everything you need to know about composition. No tips, no tricks, no rules that limit your creativity. Just a straightforward approach to composition that’ll get you thinking in terms of using the elements of composition (instead of limiting rules) as a way to create one-of-a-kind photographs that only you can make. When you master composition with your smartphone, you’ll have a way to approach composition that can be used with any type of camera. In addition, you’ll learn how camera operation, composition, and light all play their part in your photography.
Stop Being Frustrated With Composition
- Stop “looking” and start “seeing”.
- Forget limiting rules of composition; learn to combine elements of composition to get limitless possibilities.
- Be involved at every step of the composition to ensure a visual depth that communicates what you want.
- Improve your understanding of light and lighting.
- Improve your visual awareness and develop your unique visual voice.
Make Better Photographs and Become a Better Photographer When You Master Composition With Your Smartphone
Creating a unique composition isn’t about photographing what we see; it’s about photographing how we think about what we see. Furthermore, photographic composition should be a fluid process unhindered by stifling rules. Instead, we’ll learn about compositional elements, then combine and apply them to create intentional and thoughtful, unique images. When using the elements of composition intentionally and thoughtfully during the Master Composition With Your Smartphone class, we’ll use the cameras on our phones to control our composition precisely. In other words, we’ll be involved in camera operation, composition, and observing and describing light to fully influence the outcome of our photograph.
Master Composition With Your Smartphone – What You’ll Learn
During the Master Composition With Your Smartphone course, you’ll learn to use your mind to combine elements of composition into endless compositional possibilities based on how you think about what you see, instead of compositions based on a limiting set of rules, resulting in pictures that only you can create. We’ll cover how camera operation and light influence our compositional decisions. To make the best photographs possible, you’ll learn about functions on your camera that are critical to composition while learning to observe and describe light.
You’ll Learn:
- How to observe and describe characteristics of light.
- How to create the best photographs possible after assessing the light.
- You’ll know how to convey a three-dimensional experience into a two-dimensional photograph that effectively communicates what you want to express.
- Use the visual attributes of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO thoughtfully as elements of composition.
- Start controlling picture tonality (the lightness/darkness of your photograph) efficiently, effectively, and thoughtfully.
- How white balance (or similar native smartphone filter settings can introduce the psychological effect of color shifts into your imagery.
- Thoughtful and practical visual design.
- And more.
Master Composition With Your Smartphone– How You’ll Learn
How You’ll Learn During the Class
Sam gives a balanced mix of lectures and practice exercises during the course. In other words, you’ll learn by doing what we discuss during class. Specifically, practicing camera operation and technique during class is a regular part of the training. As a result of practicing camera operation and technique during class, the participant can immediately apply their newly acquired skills and begin making thoughtful compositions.
While practicing camera operation and technique is essential, you’ll learn to think like a photographer throughout the class. Furthermore, through discussions and critiques, you’ll discover a thought process and vocabulary to become aware of what we’re doing as photographers.
How You’ll Learn After Class
You’ll get guidance on how to continue your studies and practice on your own so you can reinforce the lessons from the Master Composition With Your Smartphone class.
Stephanie Helwig says:I really enjoyed this class! I feel like I already learned so much I didn’t know before just with this one class and am excited to try out what I’ve learned and get better acquainted with my camera. Hoping to sign up for another class in the future. Thanks so much!
Deitra L. Jackson, Professional Photographer/Washington School of Photography Student says: “I know I’ll be a better photographer from your instruction and insight.”
S. DeSio/ Washington School of Photography Student says: “In my experience as a student, I am most impressed with Sam D’Amico as an instructor. I respect his knowledge of photography and the career he has made with that talent. I found that I learned more in some of Sam’s classes than I did with any other instructor I’ve had in the program.”
Class Meeting Locations – Master Composition With Your Smartphone
In-person group classes meet at the Kogod Courtyard in the National Portrait Gallery.
Please read the Visiting Tips & FAQs.
No refunds for any classes will be given to registrants who are asked to leave because their behavior does not adhere to safety policies and guidelines.
- National Portrait Gallery
8th and G Streets NW
Washington, DC 20001
After entering the building, walk past the front desk to the Kogod Courtyard.
Registration – Master Composition With Your Smartphone
Prerequisites: No.
*Contact Sam for more information and discounted pricing for in-person or private online classes.
*Are you thinking of getting a class as a gift?
Please consider getting a gift certificate instead.
Schedules – Master Composition With Your Smartphone
Below are Sam’s upcoming classes. (One meeting, 90 minutes, but the class may go longer). Each class is limited to 10 registrants.)
If none of the schedules below work for you, in-person or Online Private Lessons are available. Contact Sam about taking this class as a private lesson.
1. Select the class schedule. 2. Select the number of people attending (Qty). 3. Click the “Buy Now” button. – (If A class is listed as “Out of Stock,” your selected class schedule is unavailable. Please pick another class schedule.)
—- In-person group classes meet at the Kogod Courtyard in the National Portrait Gallery.
8th and G Streets NW
Washington, DC 20001
After entering the building, walk past the front desk to the Kogod Courtyard.
*Please read the Visiting Tips & FAQs. No refunds for any classes will be given to registrants who are asked to leave because their behavior does not adhere to safety policies and guidelines.
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