Video & Photo Workshop

This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop is designed to help you take better photos and videos using only your smartphone.

Instead of relying on automatic settings, you’ll learn how to intentionally control exposure, composition, and perspective — the same principles used by professional photographers and filmmakers.

Whether you’re creating content for social media, personal projects, or just want better everyday photos, this session will change how you see and use your camera.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Understand and apply ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed
• Use composition rules intentionally
• Capture more powerful, visually engaging photos and videos
• See clear improvement through real-time practice

1️⃣ The Baseline Photo
You’ll start by taking an “unconscious” photo — no adjustments, no thinking.
This becomes your reference point to clearly see your progress by the end.

2️⃣ The Exposure Triangle
Learn how:

• Aperture affects depth of field and light
• Shutter Speed controls motion and exposure
• ISO affects brightness and image noise

You’ll see live demonstrations and understand how changing one setting impacts the others.

3️⃣ Composition Techniques
Using real examples and live demonstrations, you’ll learn:

• Rule of Thirds
• Leading Lines
• Framing & foreground elements
• Perspective and camera angles
• Symmetry and patterns

4️⃣ Practical Exposure Challenge
Practice freezing motion and creating background blur using your phone’s manual or portrait modes.

5️⃣ Composition Scavenger Hunt
Capture intentional photos showcasing different composition rules.
Move, experiment, and think creatively.

6️⃣ Before & After Comparison
Compare your first photo with your final image and discuss:

• What changed
• Which rules did you applied
• How intentional choices improved the result

This moment usually creates the biggest “aha!” for participants.
👥 Who Should Attend

• Beginners with no photography background
• Content creators & social media users
• Students and entrepreneurs
• Anyone who wants better photos & videos without buying new equipment

📱 Bring your smartphone — that’s all you need.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Cornerstone Community College