【Workshop(s)】Mobile Photography Course: No Experience Necessary, You'll Master It! | December, Taipei

__**Original Price NT$1000, Early Bird NT$600**__ **■ Location: Ding Ai Culture Daocheng Branch (3F, No. 21, Lane 239, Nanjing West Road, Datong District, Taipei City)** **■ This course includes 1 hour of indoor instruction + 1 hour of outdoor practice** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/phone-photography-comp-700x487.jpg Since the debut of the first iPhone, we've become accustomed to phones integrating a multitude of functions. Among these, the continuous innovation in camera technology is a key focus for every brand, making smartphones an excellent choice for photography. If you're looking for an alternative to DSLRs or digital cameras, a smartphone is indeed the perfect option: it's lightweight and portable, its interface appears user-friendly, and you can instantly share photos with friends and family. While convenient, after a while, you might feel the desire to elevate the quality of your photos! "I want to learn how to take better-looking photos with my phone!" Pressing the shutter button isn't difficult, but your photos seem to lack variety... "I feel like some people's photos look amazing! And they're using the same phone." It seems like there are still some features on my phone's camera that I don't quite know how to use! "It would be great if there were some small tips or tricks!" **This two-hour workshop is designed for anyone who wants to capture beautiful photos with their smartphone. Building on the convenience and intuitive nature of mobile phones, we'll guide you through the basic camera interface, recommend useful features, and introduce essential, timeless composition techniques. For those eager to learn mobile photography, this is your chance to grasp the fundamentals and acquire practical skills in one go.** If you've encountered these challenges, the content covered in this workshop can help: ■ You see a beautiful landscape, but your phone photos never quite capture the scene as vividly. ■ At popular tourist spots, crowded scenes often result in cluttered photos. ■ When taking photos of others, you worry about not getting a good shot, or struggling to balance the person with the background. ■ You're unsure about the purpose or usage of some of your phone's camera functions. Compared to other photography tools that can seem daunting, leading to hesitation even after a few attempts, starting with mobile photography is an excellent entry point! https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/%E6%89%8B%E6%A9%9F%E6%94%9D%E5%BD%B1%E8%AA%B2%E7%A8%8B%EF%BC%9A%E4%B8%80%E7%9C%BC%E7%9E%AC%E9%96%93_%E5%85%A7%E5%AE%B9%E5%9C%96-1.jpg **Course Content:** 1. Introduction to Mobile Photography and Feature Explanations 2. Essential Knowledge for Smartphone Photography 3. Five Key Shooting Tips for Various Scenarios 4. Effective Composition Techniques 5. Special Feature: Capturing Flowers in Bloom **This Photography Course is For You If:** 1. You want to learn how to take great photos with your smartphone. 2. You frequently use your phone for photography but are not yet fully comfortable with all its functions. 3. You have an interest in photography and are ready to start learning. 4. You've been told by friends or family, "Your photos aren't great," or "What happened here?" and you secretly want to redeem yourself. 5. You wish there was an easy-to-follow, "cheat sheet" style photography course. **Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)** Q: Can I use any smartphone brand? A: The demonstrations will primarily use iPhones, but don't worry, as most brands share common photography functions. Q: Will the workshop cover how to photograph people? A: We will discuss several common subjects, including people, but it will not be a dedicated portrait photography tutorial. Q: Will the instructor guide us through practice? A: There will be a short hands-on session to review the key points covered in the lecture. For more in-depth photography learning, consider joining our "Summer Night Imaging Power" course. **Student Testimonials** __"I found it very good! The course content is quite practical. As a beginner, the instructor's teaching style made it very easy to follow, without too much jargon. I really absorbed the information. I'd give it a 10!"__ — Student He O-Jia __"I thought it was great, and the online learning format worked well. The instructor responded to comments in real-time, compensating for the lack of in-person interaction. The teaching style was engaging and lively; I had a lot of fun. Plus, joining the FB group where the instructor provides feedback on student work is fantastic!"__ — Student Lin O-Chi https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/%E6%94%9D%E5%BD%B1%E8%AA%B2%E7%A8%8B%E5%AD%B8%E5%93%A1%E5%9B%9E%E9%A5%8B2-820.jpg https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190817_%E5%AD%A3%E5%93%A1%E5%9B%9E%E9%A5%8B_%E8%90%AC%E7%94%A8%E6%A7%8B%E5%9C%96%E8%A1%93.jpg **Post-Course Community: "Contemporary Imaging Power"** All students who complete the course are welcome to join the "Contemporary Imaging Power" Facebook group to learn photography alongside fellow students! You can upload your photos, discuss them with others, and receive feedback from the instructor. https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/%E7%95%B6%E4%BB%A3%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B-12-comp.jpg Additionally, we regularly host photography contests and live-streamed workshops! https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/%E7%95%B6%E4%BB%A3%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B-%E6%94%9D%E5%BD%B1%E5%A4%A7%E8%B3%BD%E7%A4%BA%E7%AF%84-800.jpg **Instructor Introduction** **Leila Hepburn** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021%E9%BC%8E%E6%84%9B%E7%85%A7_%E6%9D%B1%E6%9D%B1_300-150x150.jpg With a talent for viewing matters holistically and comprehensively, she is deeply familiar with the dynamic processes and changes within individuals. Her genuine engagement with life allows her to consistently perceive or create beauty, whether in everyday living or in human nature. She possesses the ability to clearly understand students' difficulties and concerns, offering solutions from their perspective. "Beauty is the ultimate salvation, even amidst life's myriad challenges." Credentials: ■ Chief Operating Officer, Ding Ai Culture ■ Brand Director, Ding Ai Culture ■ Senior Lecturer, Ding Ai Culture ■ Board Member, Hao Hao Hao Family Education Foundation ■ Certified HBDI Hermann Whole Brain Model Analyst (USA) ■ Radio Host, National Education Radio ■ Chief Coordinator for various participatory experiential activities **Chiang Che-wei** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021%E9%BC%8E%E6%84%9B%E7%85%A7_%E5%93%B2%E7%B6%AD_300-150x150.jpg "Imagery is the fastest shortcut to marketing in this era." Currently the Chief Digital Marketing Officer at Ding Ai Culture, he specializes in website design, social media management, advertising, and photography instruction. He excels at integrating the power of visuals with marketing strategies and has extensive teaching experience, having guided over seven hundred students in photography courses. ■ Photography Courses: Instructor for "Summer Night Imaging Power - Foundation & Practice" ■ Mobile Photography Courses: Instructor for "Mobile Photography Course: No Experience Necessary, You'll Master It!" ■ Mobile Video Production Courses: Instructor for "Instant Imaging Power" ■ Online Post-Production Courses: Instructor for "Darkroom Studio - The Final Polish for Photos" ■ Computer Video Production Courses: Instructor for "Contemporary Imaging Power – Master Video Production in Six Lessons" ■ Video Marketing Courses: Instructor for "Deconstructing the Marketing Power of Imagery" ■ Mobile Photography Courses: Instructor for "A Moment's Glance – Capture Stunning Moments with Ease" ■ Instructor for the "Mobile Micro-Film Course" in the Excellence in Arts Education Program ■ Instructor for "Film Academy: Unleashing Potential" ■ Instructor for the "Watching Movies with the Director" teacher training program at Jinling Girls' High School ■ Lecturer for the Duowei TW Humanities Lecture Series ■ Director, Cinematographer, and Editor for the micro-film "The Sound of Silence" ■ Director, Screenwriter, and Editor for the micro-film "Zero Hour Zero Sum"