Phone Photography 101: with Nick Isabella

Join us at Peak Design Venice for a special evening with photographer Nick Isabella as he shows us how to capture amazing photos using just your phone. Whether you’re snapping for fun, your socials, or your next creative project, Nick will share tips & tricks to make your shots stand out — no fancy gear required.
Nick Isabella:
Nick grew up in Minnesota and earned a BS in Art at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a concentration in graphic design and photography. After graduating, he immediately moved to San Diego where he spent the next 19 years honing his skillset as a designer and photographer before moving to Santa Monica in 2022.
Nick began his photography career in commercial fitness, working with athletes, local gyms, studios and health-focused brands—a natural extension of his passion for photography and his active life as a triathlete and ultrarunner.
This background allowed him to connect with fitness professionals on set and to understand the ethos of the athletic brands he worked with in a unique and authentic way.
Over time, Nick expanded into editorial work, which offered greater creative freedom. Exploring unusual angles, experimental lighting, and elements of fashion, he found new ways to merge movement with artistry, creating imagery that feels both dynamic and striking.
Today, Nick’s work blends moody lighting, bold contrast, and saturated color. While his subjects remain talented athletes—dancers, runners, weightlifters, surfers—he often photographs them outside of their expected environments, pushing the boundaries of traditional fitness imagery.

🌙 Tentative Flow of the Evening:👐
7:00 PM | Doors Open – Arrive, grab a drink, and get settled.
👋 7:30 PM | Welcome & Intros – Meet the Peak Design crew + photographer Nick Isabella.
📱 7:40 PM | Phone Photography Lesson – Nick shares tips & tricks to level up your shots using just your phone.
❓ 8:30 PM | Q&A – Ask Nick your burning photography questions.
🤳 8:45 PM | Practice & Hang – Try out your new skills, connect with others, and keep the vibes going.
✨ 9:00 PM | Event Close – Thanks for joining us!

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