Explore Photography Using a Phone or Camera
This course is available for enrolment.
Course code: PT1421J
Learn how to use the features of your smartphone to take great photos.
- when
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From 02 Nov 2026
to 23 Nov 2026
Monday 13:30-16:30 4 weeks- Date
- 02 Nov 2026
- Time
- 13:30 to 16:30
- Date
- 09 Nov 2026
- Time
- 13:30 to 16:30
- Date
- 16 Nov 2026
- Time
- 13:30 to 16:30
- Date
- 23 Nov 2026
- Time
- 13:30 to 16:30
- who
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Skills & Learning Adult Community Education
01202 123444
What the course is about
<p>Most people now take photos on their phone not on a digital camera. </p>
<p>Whether you are snapping pictures for fun or looking to enhance your skills, this course is perfect for anyone looking to take their smartphone photography to the next level</p>
<p>The course will teach you how to achieve the same quality and effects on a phone that you would expect to achieve on a camera in just 4 weeks</p>
<p>You will learn:</p>
<ul>
<li>Tips and tricks to use the capability of your phone</li>
<li>How to compose eye-catching shots with ease</li>
<li>Mastering lighting for beautiful well-lit images</li>
<li>Editing techniques from your phone to make your photos pop</li>
</ul>
<p>No fancy equipment is needed - just a desire to capture incredible photos anytime, anywhere.</p>
Pre-course information session or interview
<p>This course is open to everyone with a smartphone.</p>
Assessment of progress, tests, exams
<p>Your tutor will give you feedback as you go along.</p>
Who the course is for / Previous experience, knowledge or qualifications
<p>This course is open to everyone with a smartphone. No previous experience or qualifications are needed.</p>
Materials and costs
<p>You will need to bring your smarthone to sessions on this course. Both Android and Apple phones will be fine.</p>
Next Step
<p>We also offer longer photography courses such as Digital Photography and, in our Poole centre, Digital Photography steps 1, 2 and 3.</p>
<p>Learners can also progress to our IT courses such as:</p>
<p>ICT for Beginners A</p>
<p>ICT for Beginners B</p>
<p>Digital Functional Skills Entry 3</p>
<p>Digital Functional Skills Level 1</p>
<p>Digital and IT Skills Level 2</p><p>Need support planning your next steps? Our experienced Careers Advisors at Skills & Learning can offer personalised guidance on choosing the right course, exploring career paths, developing interview skills, updating your CV and much more. Book a FREE appointment today and get the support you need to achieve your goals. Visit: <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/" target="_blank">https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/</a>. Call us at 01202 123444 for more information.</p>
Additional information
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<strong>Refunds:</strong> please see details of our cancellation policy in our Terms and Conditions on our website <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions</a> or in our brochure.<br />
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<strong>Places on courses:</strong> many of our courses are in high demand. If you have been offered a place but no longer require it, please advise us immediately as you may be preventing another learner from taking the place. Where learners do not attend the first session, without having given prior notice, Skills & Learning reserve the right to offer the place on the course to another learner; you will not be eligible for a refund it it is outside of the terms outlined in our cancellation policy.<br />
<strong>Fully funded learners:</strong> if you have been offered a fully funded place on a course and no longer require it, you must advise us before the course starts so that your place can be offered to someone else. We reserve the right to withdraw future offers of fully funded places if you regularly do not start or complete funded courses.<br />
<strong>Home study:</strong> you will be required to do significant study at home between sessions to assist with your learning and progress.<br />
<strong>Qualification Levels:</strong> there is further information about qualification levels on our website.<br />
<strong>Proof of identity:</strong> please bring photographic ID and your National Insurance number with you to your first session. You will also need to provide it for any external examinations you take.<br />
<strong>Off-site activities:</strong> with some courses, there may be the opportunity for off-site enrichment activities at additional cost, for example: gallery, museum or exhibition visits. Where this is an integral part of the course, your tutor will discuss the arrangements with you during your induction.<br />
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If you have any <strong>accessibility or disability issues</strong> that we need to accommodate or if you think you may need any other support to complete your chosen course, please contact: 01202 123444 or e-mail <a href="mailto:enquiries@salbcp.com">enquiries@salbcp.com</a>. All enquiries are treated in confidence.</p>