iPhone Photography Course

Learn how to take creative photos on an iPhone camera



2.5 hours Location Rushcutters Bay Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 3 to 15   $105 (Afterpay available)

This popular iPhone photography workshop has been running for over 14 years. During this fun photography lesson, which is perfect for all photographers, you will learn how to use your iPhone to its full potential and capture and edit stunning photos that will impress your friends.
During this hands-on class, you will pick up some easy and effective tips for controlling exposure and focus, as well as best lighting suggestions and compositional techniques, including how to take close up images and portrait shots.
We'll first sit down and go through the basics of using your iPhone camera and how to use two recommended photo-editing apps before a leisurely walking tour through Rushcutters Bay with the gentle breeze of The Harbour, and laneways of Elizabeth Bay and Potts Point where you can practice putting your new skills to the test. (parking & train station nearby & bus from city)
We will be taking and editing photos as we walk, using the two selected easy editing apps on your phone for improving the quality of the images as well as creating artistic images using these specific iPhone photo apps (you will be emailed prior to workshop as to which iPhone apps to download).
Get creative, experiment with photography, and capture all the great memories using your iPhone camera to share on social media with your friends and family!
If you're gifting this workshop, make sure you send through the giftee's contact details after booking so that they can be contacted before the class with important class information.
N.B This popular regular iPhone photography workshop is kept to a maximum of 10 people. Private personal iPhone photography workshops can be requested for 3-15 people. For corporate/ business iPhone photography workshops see below.
Please note:
Private corporate / business iPhone photography workshops incur an additional fee depending on location and if the instructor is required to travel to business premises. Corporate iPhone photography workshops can be customised to your business and number of hours - starting from two hours for four to 12 people. Ideal for employees to learn to take better photos for the company’s social media or as a team-building activity. If interested please get in touch via the request button.
Cancellation policy:
Workshop is non-refundable. 5 days notice is allowed if you wish to transfer to a different workshop date. We reserve the right to cancel any course/workshop with inadequate enrolment. In the event this occurs you will be offered a full refund or the option of transferring to another future course date. We reserve the right to cancel and reschedule any course, due to bad weather or instructor illness. Courses and workshops proceed whether the sun shines or not! (Some of the best shots are captured in overcast /storm cloudy weather). In the event of severe weather conditions i.e heavy rain forecast (as opposed to light rain) the morning of course, an SMS will be sent to your mobile with a re-scheduled course date.

Upcoming dates for iPhone Photography Course

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 18 Oct 2026, 3:34pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 15 Nov 2026 and 24 Jan 2027.

  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Sat 2 Jan 2027, 1:30pm-4pm
  • Sun 24 Jan 2027, 1:30pm-4pm
What you'll get
  • Practical walking tour.
  • iPhone photography tips on taking and editing photos
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Knowledge required
  • Perfect for beginners or competent photographers.
  • A basic level of fitness is required for walking
  • This iPhone photography workshop is suitable for mums and dads, teenagers, business owners, travel and food bloggers, individuals as well as groups. Budding teenage photographers ages 13-15 are welcome to join class accompanied by a parent (no charge for adult if chaperone only) or mum or dad is welcome to join the class and learn with their child from age 11 - a fun workshop for the family!
N.B If booking for 16 year old, please notify (send message) with minor's name & parents name at time of booking.
What to bring
  • Your fully charged iPhone X, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  • You will be emailed as to which iPhone apps (total cost $7.50) are required for you to download prior to the workshop from the App Store. If you gift this class, make sure you send through the giftee's contact details before the class so that they can be sent these details.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 11 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Rushcutters Bay, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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  • 5/5 from Graham Howe, attended Oct 2026: Sarah was great, patient and very informative, very helpful with advice on angles and light to make photos look great. Lots of great photo tips and techniques. Booking was easy as we had a gift card voucher. Booked with 3 people as a private lesson. Will definitely recommend this and especially Sarah, thankyou.
  • 5/5 from Ruth Marlene Fingret, attended Aug 2026: Great course and good fun. Thanks Sarah
  • 5/5 from Susan Werkner, attended Aug 2026: Sarah was excellent! Enjoyed the class very much and learnt so much. Can’t wait to take more creative photos!
  • 5/5 from Fiona Gibson, attended Jul 2026: Sarah was an excellent teacher and teacher have some great basic tips to getting the most out of iPhone camera
  • 5/5 from James Hill, attended Jul 2026: Sarah was informative professional and friendly..easily understood instructions and help provided where need. Then we put our lesson into practice..with a walk around Elizabeth Bay.. highly recommended..
  • 5/5 from Tony Cocks, attended May 2026: Great afternoon with Sarah learning tips and tricks for getting improved photos using my iPhone camera. Especially like the couple of new apps that have added a new dimension to my photography.
  • 5/5 from Agnes Heah, attended May 2026: The photography instructor was very experienced and shared a broad range of techniques across different styles, including macro, portrait, street, and black-and-white photography. The session was hands-on and included instant feedback, which made it practical and helpful throughout.
  • 5/5 from Lisa Murphy, attended Apr 2026: Excellent
  • 5/5 from David Olivant, attended Apr 2026: Great location with an enthusiastic teacher (Sarah). Opens your eyes to what is possible.
  • 5/5 from Bronwyn Neil, attended Feb 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed this iPhone photography course. It was both informative and engaging, and the teacher, Sarah, was extremely knowledgeable. I came away with lots of practical, easy-to-use tips that have already improved my photos.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Maher, attended Jan 2026: Such an incredible class! I learnt so much and Sarah really takes her time to explain to you the basics, dry up your shots and use your apps. I couldn't recommend more loved it!
  • 5/5 from Sharon Levingston, attended Jan 2026: Excellent class, learnt the essentials without being too complicated. Unlocked features we didn’t know about to improve our photography in a fun and engaging afternoon.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Rose, attended Nov 2025: Enjoyable and useful - I learnt a lot about using the settings on my iPhone to take better photos.
  • 5/5 from Pauline Alchin, attended Nov 2025: Sarah provided a thoroughly enjoyable and informative class with some great tips on photo composition, lighting and editing. A great way to learn how to produce better photos using our iPhones in a warm, welcoming environment.
  • 5/5 from Angela Meaney, attended Nov 2025: Terrific course. Sarah explains the elements of taking a photo. We found with putting in a little preparation before taking our photos we can have an absolutely beautiful photo. Learned to use my camera and we also had to download a couple of apps. Would recommend this course.
  • 5/5 from Sashi Perampaladas, attended Oct 2025: Excellent, well paced workshop that includes little street/ architecture gems from Sarah along the neighbourhood walk. Perfect Sunday afternoon session.
  • 5/5 from Robin Blumfield, attended Jul 2025: Our teacher, Sarah, was extremely knowledgeable and took time to explain everything thoroughly. It was invaluable to apply what we were learning in real time. Loved this iPhone photography workshop.
  • 5/5 from Helen Pacey, attended Jun 2025: It was a wonderful class with Sarah. We learnt a lot about using the features on our iPhone as well as a few relevant app.
  • 5/5 from Julia Smith, attended May 2025: Great Teacher - learnt some very key tips. Really enjoyed the course and will be looking to do further courses with the same teacher
  • 5/5 from Miles Wayne, attended May 2025: Sarah, was an extremely good teacher and made the course interesting and enjoyable. I've since been putting my new skills to practice and really feel that as a novice i got a lot from it.
  • 5/5 from Melanie Hyde, attended May 2025: Great class! Learnt some tips and tricks I will definitely be able to use on my own, and a couple of good apps for being a bit more creative
  • 5/5 from Karen Chan, attended Apr 2025: I had enjoyed my class with Sarah. The class was informative and I had learned a lot of tricks and tips.
  • 5/5 from Renee Linton, attended Apr 2025: Sarah was an amazing teacher. We had a fantastic day and learnt so much! I can’t wait to start using my new skills! I would highly recommend this course. Thank you so much!
  • 4/5 from Cary Redstone, attended Feb 2025: Sarah certainly is an expert in her field and was very knowledgable. She gave really good tips and tricks that got me thinking about how I take my photographs. The location was really lovely, but kind of hard to decide where to park being that I knew we would be walking quite a bit away from the Oval.
  • 5/5 from Judi Lewis, attended Jan 2025: Sarah was very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Time flew, and I learned a lot.
  • 5/5 from Susan Everingham, attended Jan 2025: Sarah is a font of knowledge, learnt heaps, highly recommend this course
  • 5/5 from Julie Christensen, attended Jan 2025: Was a lovely afternoon with a professional photographer sharing a lot of great tips. Sarah went out of her way to make the day relevant to individual needs. Booking platform and specialised communication was on point.
  • 4/5 from Katrina Byrne, attended Jan 2025: Very thorough course, probably best suited to those with the newer iPhones.
  • 5/5 from Lindy Howarth, attended Oct 2024: Fabulous informative afternoon. Sarah is an experienced photographer who shares her knowledge in an easy way to understand. You won’t believe the photos you come home with!
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Falzon, attended Sep 2024: Great class. Great communication before meant it was easy to find the meeting point and prepare for the class. I learnt so many iPhone camera tips and tricks and how to edit photos with ease. Teacher selected a fabulous location. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Andrew Urquhart, attended Sep 2024: Great day, Sarah was very knowledgeable and informative, she shared her time with everyone in the group, that was a good size for the course we were doing. We will definitely consider another photography course with Sarah
  • 5/5 from Carolyn Bariol, attended Jul 2024: Sarah was a very engaging and knowledgeable photographer who taught us a great deal about iPhone photography whilst walking through a beautiful part of Sydney. She was also very flexible with minor changes to our plans. We would highly recommend this course. We learnt a lot and had a lovely afternoon too!!
  • 5/5 from Natalie Elliott, attended Jul 2024: Sarah was fantastic - a great class for learning practical tips and tricks for iPhone photograhy!
  • 5/5 from Peter Norman, attended Jul 2024: Learned a variety of useful skills for better iPhone photography as well as practical experience taking photos and using Apps recommended to enhance photos. Teacher had great experience and was very helpful.
  • 5/5 from Louise Linke, attended Jul 2024: Thanks for a great session Sarah. Lots of good information and time to practice taking the photos.
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Hinshelwood, attended Jun 2024: I had such an amazing afternoon doing this course with Sarah. Our group was nice and small which meant great 1 on 1 tips and tricks. Whilst I’m familiar with some photography basics, I still learnt a lot of cool features I didn’t know my iPhone could do, as well as how to use some editing apps. Perfect value for money course.
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Maree Johnson, attended Apr 2024: I really enjoyed this class and learned so much at a very relaxed pace. Sarah was wonderful in giving everyone personal attention and tips. I thrilled to try out all the techniques moving forward with my iPhone photography
  • 5/5 from Lyndal Hayward, attended Mar 2024: Fabulous class. Really enjoyed it and learnt so much with some great photos to takeaway with me. I feel fully prepped for my upcoming trip to Europe. Thanks Sarah
  • 5/5 from Wendy Maccioni, attended Mar 2024: Loved everything about this course which I received as a gift. Sarah was friendly, helpful and provided lots of photography tips. Good subject matter. Value for money and wld definitely do another class if it was the same high standard.
  • 5/5 from Kunal Malhotra, attended Feb 2024: Sarah was great, her experience, insights made a huge difference! If you want to learn creative iphone photography, she has to be your go to person!
  • 5/5 from Simon Longden, attended Feb 2024: Firstly Please don't offer loyalty points in order to coerce a review to be done It's cheap! OK! Sarah was fantastic! Very easy to listen to and certainly gives hints and tips. The location being Rushcutters Bay and Paddington was superb. There were seven off us which I think was great - probably six would be better BUT never the less very helpful showing us how to use more effectively our iphone pro's taking pics along the way as well as editing - Brilliant - Opened my eyes which was the objective - A couple of great apps too that Sarah put us onto and worked with as well. Probably some info to take away with us would have been good BUT does not takeaway the fact that I loved the day It was very enjoyable and would recommend without hesitation
  • 5/5 from Lauren Harris, attended Jan 2024: Sarah was awesome! I learnt several new tips and methods for better framing, lighting and editing. She was very clear, knowledgeable and encouraging. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend the course to anyone who wants to get more out of their iPhone photography.
  • 5/5 from Yun Sook, attended Jan 2024: She did her best to teach her knowledge for students and the class is well designed.
  • 5/5 from Sherine Rocher, attended Jan 2024: Most enjoyable and informative session. Wonderful way to spend the afternoon, walking around Sydney taking photos.
  • 4/5 from Julie Venamore, attended Jan 2024: Sarah was great - the beginning was delayed because one of the three went to a wrong starting point so it felt somewhat rushed after we left the stadium. I learnt quite a lot about using my iPhone 15 and am looking forward to putting into practice in the Galapagos. Also liked the two apps that were recommended.
  • 5/5 from Nicola Turner, attended Dec 2023: We had such a great afternoon! We learned and practiced lots of new tools and techniques on a great range of subjects in some beautiful photogenic places. Sarah was friendly and knowledgeable and helpful. It was a really fun way of exploring and expanding the use of our iPhone cameras as well as exploring new parts of Sydney. I’d really recommend this class to anyone interested in taking and improving photos on a smartphone. Thanks for a brilliant session, Sarah!
  • 5/5 from Tracy Wilson, attended Dec 2023: Taught by an experienced and friendly photographer, this course was everything we wanted. Starting with theory that can be applied to an iPhone through to learning about the functions of the photo app and some other pretty cool apps! We then got to apply what we learnt under the tuition of Sarah. It was absolutely brilliant. We loved it!
  • 4/5 from Urvi Khurana, attended Nov 2023: Course was really good and the way Sarah explained everything was amazing. But, I had more expectations from this course. If it had some more topics covered in the course, then it have been awesome. Topics like where an object needs to be placed in a frame etc. But overall it was great.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Idan, attended Sep 2023: Sarah was very knowledgable about photography and using the iPhone to take great pictures. We had the chance to take a variety of shots including nature and city scapes. I would recommend Sarah’s course to anyone wanting to improve their iPhone photography skills. 5 stars.
  • 5/5 from Chloe Collis, attended Aug 2023: Sarah provided so many insightful tips and tricks as we wound our way through the back streets of Paddington to find our next photo opportunity. There are so many features I never knew existed in the palm of my hand, which combined with the tools Sarah teaches has lifted my photography game. Highly recommend!
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SignaturePhoto photography courses (operating for the past 12 years) specialise in one-day and half-day workshops in Sydney for beginner and intermediate photographers. Designed for those who want to understand the functionality and get creative with their DSLR, mirrorless and smartphone cameras in a short period of time. Courses are hands-on, fun and designed for small groups! SignaturePhoto has received TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 with over 250 5 star reviews from past course attendees.
Sarah Jenkins, the teacher and owner of SignaturePhoto Photography Courses, is a freelance and international award winning photographer and graphic designer. She has more than 20 years experience in both the photography and graphic design fields, working for well-respected agencies in London and Sydney. Sarah lives in Sydney Australia but her passion for travel has taken her to over 138 countries around the world.

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