Easy Mobile Photography & Editing Using Snapseed

Master Mobile Photography Basics

This immersive 2-day workshop is designed to introduce beginners to the exciting world of mobile photography and editing. Participants will learn the essential techniques of mobile photography, from understanding the different lenses on their mobile devices to mastering the basics of framing and composition. With hands-on exercises, learners will gain the skills to capture visually compelling images using their smartphones, regardless of experience level.

Edit Like a Pro with Snapseed

On top of photography, the course dives deep into photo editing using Snapseed, one of the most powerful mobile photo editing apps. You'll learn how to enhance your photos by adjusting colors, refining details, correcting highlights and shadows, and even performing simple retouching, such as removing blemishes. Trainer James will also share his top tips and tricks for editing photos, especially for creating eye-catching Instagram content, ensuring your photos stand out in the digital space.

By the end of this workshop, learners will be equipped with:

• Manually adjust the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings on their mobile camera to capture well-exposed shots.
• Apply principles of framing and composition to take beautiful, visually appealing photographs.
• Edit photos in Snapseed, including adjusting color balance, enhancing details, and fine-tuning highlights and shadows.
• Retouch photos by using Snapseed’s tools to remove blemishes and improve the quality of human subjects in the frame.
• Create captivating Instagram photos with professional-looking edits using tips and tricks tailored for social media.

Pre-Requisites

• Participants should know how to access the camera application on their mobile and navigate menus on their devices
• Download Snapseed
• Physically-abled due to outdoor photo-taking

This course is perfect for:

• Beginners interested in grasping the fundamentals of mobile photography and taking their smartphone photography skills to the next level.
• Photography enthusiasts looking to enhance their editing skills using Snapseed for professional-quality results.
• Anyone interested in mastering the art of editing photos in Snapseed and creating stunning, Instagram-worthy content.

"Trainer is very knowledgeable, approachable & very friendly"

"Able to understand the usage of phone and camera technology. We learned alot and the wonderful aspects about the tools that we can use and apply. So nice to know the latest developments and function of the handphone."

"James Teo is very knowledgeable and helpful, I enjoyed the class and learned alot."

"The trainer, Mr James Teo is very professional and knowledgeable"

"Everyone should know about composiions when taking photos. It makes the photos more attractive/

"Very comprehensive, I learnt a lot during these 2 days."

"Informative information shared by the trainer. There are lots of practical hands-on during the course which enabled us to practice what was taught."

"I gained knowledge on photography skills and techniques, to apply at daily personal life or work"

"New skills were taught and I learnt a lot from Mr James. Thank you!,

James Teo

James Teo is a passionate Media Skills Trainer with over a decade of experience in the creative field, specializing in photography, video production, and editing. Having worked with both corporate and private companies, James has honed his skills and now shares his expertise with others, empowering learners to reach their creative potential. His deep understanding of visual storytelling and photo editing tools, including mobile apps like Snapseed, makes him the ideal trainer for this workshop.

James began his career with a Diploma in Video Production and later transitioned into corporate communications and marketing, focusing on new media. Returning to his roots in photography, he became a renowned food photographer, working with nearly 100 brands over the course of 8 years. His work has been featured in notable magazines like 8 Days and showcased across various platforms, such as 9.33FM and Carousell. Additionally, James has built an impressive social media presence, creating content that has garnered up to 750,000 views.

Equipped with an Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance from WSQ, James has crafted and delivered numerous successful courses, both online and in-person, with glowing feedback from participants of all ages. His passion for creative education drives him to continually refine his approach, ensuring every learner walks away with practical, actionable skills.