Smartphone Photography Course

Learn how to take high quality photos with your smartphone camera



2.5 hours Location The Rocks Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 3 to 15   $105 (Afterpay available)

In this fun and practical photography course, which is suitable for both locals and visitors, you will learn how to take high-quality images using your iPhone or Android smartphone camera.
We will begin with a brief overview of the camera settings and then get fully hands-on with a walking tour through the historic and beautiful areas of The Rocks and Sydney Harbour where you will have the opportunity to practice your photography skills, unleash your creativity and find your own style.
You will learn by doing and gain skills on fundamental photography techniques: composition of an image, focus and exposure control, blurring backgrounds (depth of field), lighting, how to capture moving subjects and photography styles to get stunning photos.
By the end of this workshop, you'll understand how to take advantage of today's smartphone cameras.
In addition to capturing a variety of subjects, you'll also learn how to quickly and easily edit and improve your images using a free photo app. (You will be emailed as to which photo app to download onto your phone prior to the workshop).
Have fun in this informal class and discover your smartphone camera's potential to easily capture those special moments!
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 regular Smartphone photography workshop is kept to a maximum of 8 people. Private personal Smartphone photography workshops can be requested for 3-15 people. For corporate/ business Smartphone photography workshops see below.
Please note:
Private corporate / business smartphone photography workshops incur an additional fee depending on location and if the instructor is required to travel to business premises. Corporate smartphone 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 the workshop, an SMS will be sent to your mobile with a re-scheduled course date.

Upcoming dates for Smartphone Photography Course

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 2:24pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 22 Nov 2026 and 10 Jan 2027.

  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Wed 30 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Sun 10 Jan 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
What you'll get
A walking tour of The Rocks and Sydney Harbour with the facility to hone your photography skills.
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Knowledge required
  • None. Perfect for beginners and travel enthusiasts.
  • A basic level of fitness is required for walking
  • This Smartphone photography workshop is suitable for mums and dads, teenagers, business owners, individuals, travel and food bloggers, as well as for 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 activity 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
  • This course is suitable for both iPhone and Android camera phone users (Samsung, Google Pixel - we suggest phone is not older than four years).
  • Bring your phone fully charged with enough storage space and a spare battery pack if you have it.
  • Ensure the recommended free photo app is already downloaded onto your phone (you'll be emailed prior to the workshop as to which photo app to install). 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

The Rocks, NSW

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

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  • 5/5 from Luana Pampanini, attended Aug 2026: I really enjoyed this course and Sarah was a great teacher... she explained everything in a practical and easy way!
  • 5/5 from Narelle Anderson, attended Sep 2025: Lovely teacher enjoyed the class
  • 4/5 from Sarah Veitch, attended Sep 2025: We did this bento class as part of my bachelorette party activities, a private group of 8. Sarah was very informative in different photography techniques and settings to use in your phone. She is clearly experienced at landscape, nature and travel photography. Unfortunately this class didn't really meet our needs as a hens party and I think it might also be better suited to an older, less tech savvy group. But we enjoyed it none-the-less.
  • 5/5 from Kathy Wyborn, attended Jul 2025: I did this photography course with Sarah on Sunday. I found the course very informative and well conducted by Sarah. I came away with a lot more experience and knowledge of my iPhone photography. Sarah showed the various functions of my phone in a very easily explained manner. I highly recommend Sarah to anyone wanting a better outcome to iPhone photography. Kathy
  • 5/5 from Serena Goh, attended Jun 2025: An informative and practical class with Annie amongst an amazing backdrop of Sydney harbour. A few handy hints to really make future travel photos pop!
  • 4/5 from Thuy Trinh, attended Jun 2025: It is fun to walk around the Rock and capture many beautiful moments and landscapes even we had never noticed how beautiful they are. The tutor is quite an experience photographer.
  • 5/5 from Jenny Harrisson, attended May 2025: I had a wonderful time doing the Smartphone Photography Course last Sunday. Our teacher, Sarah Jenkins, expertly guided us through many techniques such as composition, light, focus and editing. Sarah was a brilliant teacher, so knowledgable, and I am thrilled with the skills I have acquired for smartphone photography. I would highly recommend this course!
  • 5/5 from Deborah Obrien, attended Feb 2025: Sarah was really informative. Also a lovely lady.
  • 5/5 from Ram Boggarapu, attended Jan 2025: It was fantastic session by Sarah. The class was engaging. She has an agenda, initially she explained the theory and a few setting and later she took us around the Rocks and harbour area for practicals. I have got some amazing shots. The best is reflection photgraphy, I took pics like a pro in the first class :-) Thanks Sarah
  • 5/5 from Ryan Jansen, attended Jan 2025: Sarah was excellent! The whole workshop was broken up really well. A deep dive on the phone's camera functions and settings and some tips on how to take good shots and then out for the practical. Got to see a lot of the Quay and got some lovely photos too. (Attached photo is one of my favs from today)
  • 5/5 from Betsy Conti, attended Sep 2024: A very pleasant and informative afternoon, ……. Mmmm mmmm mm mmm mm mm mm mm mm
  • 5/5 from Dan Lin, attended Aug 2024: Sarah was a fantastic teacher with a really great personality. For those who have dabbled in photography in the past, you may already know some of the content, but you’ll be surprised at some of the tips and tricks you’ll pick up (for example, what does the ‘Portrait’ mode on your iPhone really do and when should you be using it?). If you can get a small group that gels well with each other, the 2.5 hours will absolutely fly by. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Michelle Weston, attended Feb 2024: The course was a gift as we had expressed we were interested in photography and we thoroughly enjoyed the day. Sarah was very knowledgeable and took the time to get to know everyone on the course and help them individually in order to improve photography skills. It was very informative and we learnt top tips on how to capture photographs in the moment, the rule of thirds, light, exposure, compostition, editing the images after and much more. We had a great time and would recommend the course to others.
  • 5/5 from Leeann Renninger, attended Jan 2024: Learned a lot that I can use from now on, and got a chance to see beautiful parts of the city. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth Pearce, attended Aug 2023: Sarah’s class was very informative, practically orientated and fun. We spent 2 and 1/2 hours walking around the rocks practicing the technicalities of taking photos, being creative with our phones, and tips for editing our pictures. Sarah was good company and the time past quickly.
  • 5/5 from Murray Fraser, attended May 2023: My partner and I were tired of being hit or miss with photos and with a big overseas trip coming up we decided to seek professional help. Sarah met us right on time. Her instructions throughout the course were clear, meaningful and plentiful. She showed us options on our iPhone that previously were just icons. Knowing what they are and how to use the function is enlightening. It was awesome walking through The Rocks with a professional photographer learning out photography. Sarah’s instructions have made a massive difference to the quality of our photos.
  • 5/5 from Marianne Suthers, attended Mar 2023: Great class on a Sunday afternoon. Sarah knew her stuff and her knowledge helped a lot. Have recommended this course to friends
  • 5/5 from Yayoi Yoshida, attended Mar 2023: Sarah was so friendly and helpful. She told us what the most important thing is when taking photos. I really recommend this workshop.
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth Symmons, attended Mar 2023: A fun way to spend an afternoon. We started with information and then put that into practice at preselected sites. The group was small with great interactions. Instructor was very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and presented information easily to a group of diverse people. I would recommend this for both locals and tourists.
  • 5/5 from Brenda Cologon, attended Mar 2023: Thank you Sarah I had a great time. I have learnt more about my camera on my phone as well as lighting, angles, positioning. Looking forward to seeing my photo skills I have learnt moving forward
  • 5/5 from Tracie Duclos, attended Jan 2023: This was a great class. It was a combination of sitting and looking at the features on the IPhone, all questions were answered and / or demonstrated. We then went for a walk and put our new found knowledge into action, great learning techniques. Again Sarah guided, demonstrated, gave constructive advice and gave us some tricks of the trade. I went home and had some very impressive photos to show off to my family. Thanks Sarah
  • 4/5 from Kewal Saluja, attended Jan 2023: It was a really good experience for a beginner. I liked the course and what I got out of it. Sarah, the teacher of this course, makes you feel comfortable and takes you along - and pays personal attention so that you are not left behind in the learning of the material.
  • 5/5 from Robyn Sykes, attended Nov 2022: Had a great afternoon with Sarah today. Lots of great information, hints and tips for getting the most out of using our iPhones for photography. Thoroughly recommend! Thank you Sarah!
  • 5/5 from Svetlana Beliak, attended Oct 2022: It was a great workshop, I totally enjoyed it, learned a lot, and also had fun. Had lots of tip and ideas and new viewpoints on well known objects - and I lived in Sydney for 15 years. I would definitely recommend it.
  • 5/5 from Tania Payne, attended Oct 2022: A fun workshop. Can't wait to put what we have been taught into practice.
  • 5/5 from Carol Read, attended Apr 2022: Great afternoon. Sarah shares tips and techniques in an easily understandable manner. Very informative and fun course with lots of interaction within the group. The course definitely delivered on my learning expectations.
  • 5/5 from Carlien Coultate, attended Apr 2022: Sarah is an excellent tutor, and the class exceeded our expectations. A brilliant experience, highly recommended. 5 STARS!
  • 5/5 from Zenita Inghamn, attended Apr 2022: Both my husband and I really enjoyed this course and were lucky to get a perfect day for wandering around the Rocks and snapping away. Thanks Sarah for all your great tips and your knowledge.
  • 3/5 from Mitchell Lisa, attended Apr 2022: Sarah was informative but she ignored individual needs and focused on people with knowledge of smartphones. Though she tried to be flexible it didn't work. For me Sarah focused on people who could grow her business. I won't use her again
  • 5/5 from Dianna Kenrick, attended Mar 2022: Great experience, learnt some fundamentals of phone photography & how to edit in a simple & very quick way. Sarah is very passionate about photography & provided great tips on composition, structure & lighting. We were provided some great opportunities to be creative resulting in some fabulous photos I would not have been able to achieve prior to the course.
  • 5/5 from Martin Kenrick, attended Mar 2022: Great well informed entertaining teacher - top shelf Able to pitch different information to different students with different interests or levels of experience - highly recommended and great value
  • 5/5 from Aura Cabaero, attended Dec 2021: Excellent Workshop! Sarah's a fun & cool instructor. We learnt the ABCs of smartphone photography e.g. timing, framing, light, scaling, etc. Love that we explore the city while learning too Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Jacqui Wasilewsky, attended Dec 2021: Sarah, the teacher, was engaging, informative and knowledgeable. She started the class with theory and then we went out to use our skills. We were a big family group but our being loud did not put her off. I would definitely recommend this class for a family outing and suggest it as a private class.
  • 4/5 from Sarah Artist, attended Nov 2020: This was a fun, interesting and useful course. The tour leader was fun and well informed, and I'm really pleased I went. Thanks very much Sarah.
  • 5/5 from Lucas Bembo, attended Jan 2020: Sarah was wonderful. We first started with some theory and the rest was practical. Sarah was very patient, encouraging and provided excellent tips and improvements on the shots we were taking along the way. We were able to ask as many questions as we wanted and we got answered to all of them. Sarah was able to cater to both our iPhone and Samsung phones. The day was wonderful and my partner and myself had a wonderful time!
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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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