Photography Using Your Smart Phone
Build hands-on skills in smartphone photography to create professional-quality images for personal, business, or creative use. Learn composition, lighting, editing and portfolio-building in this practical 5-week part-time course.
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In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 5 weeks
FREE COURSE
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop professional-quality images using a smartphone
Plan, capture, and edit visually engaging commercial images on a smart phone using industry techniques.
Master composition and lighting fundamentals
Apply principles of composition and use both natural and artificial lighting to enhance photographic impact.
Work confidently with models and clients
Direct and pose subjects to achieve desired visual outcomes in a professional photography context.
About This Course
Unlock the full potential of your smartphone and learn how to create professional-quality images that engage audiences, tell compelling stories, and support business goals. This practical, hands-on course is designed for aspiring photographers, content creators, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to elevate their visual content without investing in expensive camera equipment. You'll develop the skills to plan, capture, and edit striking commercial images using your smartphone, learning industry techniques for composition, lighting, directing subjects, and creating visual impact. Through real-world projects, you'll build a commercial-grade portfolio that showcases your creative and technical abilities.
Course Content
- Composition principles for creating strong, engaging images
- Professional smartphone editing software and tools
- Lighting fundamentals using natural and artificial light
- Posing, directing, and working confidently with models and clients
- Editing techniques to create mood, strengthen narrative, and maximise impact
- Capturing movement and action effectively
Entry Requirements
Must be 16 years old or over and not attending high school
Meet standard entry criteria in accordance with Toi Ohomai Academic Regulations
Build towards these roles
PhotographerContent CreatorSocial Media CoordinatorEntrepreneurMarketing Assistant
Build skills in these industries
Creative IndustriesBusiness
Known for hands-on, industry-aligned education, Toi Ohomai focuses on giving learners real skills that lead to real outcomes. With strong employer connections, supportive teaching, and clear pathways across certificates, diplomas, and degrees, it’s a place where learning stays relevant and confidence grows over time. Courses span trades, construction, business, health, creative industries, technology, and primary industries, helping learners build experience and momentum for whatever comes next.
