Presentation of the Workshop

Do you think your smartphone isn’t made for photography? Think again!
This immersive 3-day workshop will introduce you to the essential basics of photography, allow you to experiment with light, and teach you how to enhance your images using mobile editing.

Why Choose This Workshop?

  • Accessible to everyone: No complicated equipment needed—just a smartphone.
  • Practical and interactive: Daily hands-on exercises to help you improve.
  • Guidance from a professional photographer: Personalized advice to refine your vision and technique.
  • Showcase your work: Leave with high-quality photos and real skills to continue progressing.

Sign up now and turn your smartphone into a powerful creative tool!

Beginners and enthusiasts looking to improve their photography skills.

You will learn how to create high-quality images using just your smartphone.

The goals of this workshop are:

  • Understand essential camera settings and learn how to compose a balanced image.
  • Learn how to use natural light to add depth to your images.
  • Master photo editing and create a cohesive series of images.

Next session: June 23, 24, and 25, 2025
Teaching languages: French, English
Price: €750
Training schedule: 4 hours per day, from 9am to 1pm (total duration: 12 hours)
Duration: 3 days (4 hours per day)
Instructor: Edwin Cohas

Workshop Program

Goal: Understand essential camera settings and learn how to compose a balanced image.

Fundamentals of Smartphone Photography:

  • Understand the capabilities and limitations of your device.
  • Adjust focus, exposure, and white balance.
  • Explore built-in modes and useful photography apps.

Essential Composition Rules:

  • Rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry.
  • Experiment with perspectives and shooting angles.
  • Practical exercise: Capture everyday scenes while applying these principles.

Goal: Understand and use natural light to add depth and emotion to your images.

Mastering Natural Light:

  • Identify the best lighting conditions.
  • Utilize golden and blue hours.
  • Experiment with shadows and contrasts.

Developing Your Artistic Eye:

  • Create images that tell a story.
  • Explore different photography styles (portraits, landscapes, urban photography…).
  • Practical exercise: Outdoor photoshoot to apply these techniques.

Goal: Improve your photos through mobile editing and create a cohesive series.

Introduction to Editing Apps:

  • Discover built-in smartphone editing tools.
  • Basic adjustments: cropping, color correction, shadow and highlight management.
  • Create presets to maintain a consistent style.

Building a Personal Photo Project:

  • Create a mini-series of 3 to 5 photos with a common theme.
  • Presentation and group discussion on the final work.

Enrollment and Contact

Registrations are open all year round and subject to availability.
Feel free to contact Spéos if you have any questions about this program.
At any time you are most welcome to come and visit the school, just make an appointment!

Enroll Now!