Mobile Photography Basics for Instagram Success

Unlock Your Instagram Potential: Smartphone Photography Course with Tyson Wheatley

Learn how to elevate your Instagram game with celebrated photographer Tyson Wheatley (@twheat)! This 30-minute class is designed to help you authentically build your photos, grow your follower count, and establish a strong brand on Instagram. Tyson takes you on a visual journey through DUMBO, Brooklyn, capturing compelling images of people, stunning landscapes, and vibrant street scenes.

What You'll Discover:

• Mastering Smartphone Photography Basics: Discover the fundamentals of taking incredible photos with your phone. Learn the best times of day for shooting, optimal shot volume, and how to effectively utilize manual mode. Understand which Instagram rules your phone photography might break and how to overcome them.
• Dramatic Lighting for Portraits: Get a crash course in creating captivating, dramatic lighting for your portrait photography.
• iPhone Photography Accessories: Explore the limitations of your iPhone camera and discover affordable accessories to enhance your shots. Learn creative improvisation techniques – you might be surprised what everyday objects can do!
• Essential Photo Editing Apps:
  • Snapseed: Become proficient in using Snapseed's "details" tool to refine your photos, adjust shadows and saturation, and make precise, localized edits.
  • VSCO Cam: Explore the power of VSCO Cam's film-like presets and learn how to select the perfect tones and colors to highlight in your images.
  • SWRT, Photoshop Express, TouchRetouch, and Afterlight: Gain insights into four powerful photo editing apps. Learn to use SWRT's grids to eliminate imperfections, leverage Photoshop Express for noise reduction, remove blemishes with TouchRetouch, and crop for Instagram using Afterlight.
• Effective Sharing Strategies: Understand how to craft compelling captions that tell a story and engage your audience. Learn the best practices for using hashtags and tagging people and locations to maximize reach.
• Storytelling on Instagram: Discover the art of storytelling on Instagram. Tyson will showcase examples of successful Instagrammers – both those with extraordinary lives and those who create exceptional content with everyday resources.
• Editing within Instagram: Explore and master Instagram's built-in filters and learn how to customize them for a unique look.
• Networking with Instameets: Get tips for attending Instagram meetups and connecting with other photographers and creators on the platform.

This course provides the tools and skills you need to create visually stunning photographs that resonate with the vast Instagram community. Start building your dream Instagram today!