【คลาสเวิร์คช็อป】Mobile Photography Course with No Prerequisites—You Won't Fail! | Taipei - August & September

__**Original Price: NT$2000, Early Bird Special: NT$1200**__ **■ Location: Ding Ai Culture, Daocheng Branch (3F, No. 21, Lane 239, Nanjing West Road, Datong District, Taipei City)** **■ Course Structure: 1.5 hours of indoor instruction + 1 hour of outdoor practice** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/phone-photography-comp-700x487.jpg Since the debut of the first iPhone, we’ve become accustomed to our phones integrating a multitude of functions. Among these, the continuous innovation in camera lenses has been a key focus for all brands, making smartphones an excellent choice for photography. If you're looking for an alternative to DSLRs or digital cameras, a smartphone is undoubtedly the best option: it's portable without being heavy, its interface appears straightforward, and you can instantly share photos with friends and family. While convenient, after a while, you might feel the desire to elevate the quality of your photos! "I want to learn how to take better-looking pictures with my phone!" Pressing the shutter button isn't difficult, but your photos all seem to look the same... "I always see some people's photos look amazing! They're using the same phone, aren't they?" It feels like there are some features on my phone's camera I haven't quite figured out! "If only there were some small tricks or tips, it would be so much better!" **This two-and-a-half-hour workshop is specifically for those who wish to capture stunning photos with their smartphones. Leveraging the convenience and intuitive nature of mobile phones, we will help you become familiar with the basic camera interface, recommend practical features, and introduce effective composition techniques. This ensures that aspiring mobile photographers can grasp the fundamentals and learn useful photography skills in one go.** If you've encountered any of these challenges, the content covered in this workshop can offer solutions: ■ You see a beautiful landscape, but no matter how you photograph it with your phone, it doesn't capture the scene's beauty. ■ At popular tourist spots, the crowds often make your photos look cluttered. ■ When taking photos of others, you worry your shots won't be flattering, or you struggle to balance the subject with the background. ■ You're unsure about the purpose or usage of certain camera functions on your phone. Compared to other photography tools that can seem daunting, leading to hesitation after a few attempts, starting with mobile photography is an excellent entry point! https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/%E6%89%8B%E6%A9%9F%E6%94%9D%E5%BD%B1%E8%AA%B2%E7%A8%8B%EF%BC%9A%E4%B8%80%E7%9C%BC%E7%9E%AC%E9%96%93_%E5%85%A7%E5%AE%B9%E5%9C%96-1.jpg **Course Content:** 1. Introduction to Mobile Photography and Feature Explanations 2. Essential Knowledge for Smartphone Photography 3. Five Key Shooting Tips for Various Scenarios 4. Effective Composition Techniques 5. Special Feature: Capturing Flower Seasons **This Photography Class Is For You If:** 1. You want to learn how to take great photos with your smartphone. 2. You frequently use your phone for photography but are not yet fully comfortable with all its functions. 3. You have an interest in photography and want to begin learning. 4. You've been told by friends or family, "Your photos aren't good," or "How did you take it like that?" and you secretly want to prove them wrong. 5. You believe, "It would be great to have a photography course that's easy to follow, like a cheat sheet." **Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)** Q: Can I use any phone brand? A: The demonstrations will primarily use iPhones. However, don't worry, as most smartphone brands share common photography functions. Q: Will the workshop cover how to take portraits? A: We will discuss several common subjects people photograph, including people, but it will not be a dedicated portrait photography tutorial. Q: Will the instructor guide us through practice? A: A short hands-on session is included to help you review the key points covered in the lecture. For more in-depth photography learning, consider joining our "Summer Night Imaging Power" course. **Student Testimonials** __"I found it really great! The course content is quite practical. As a beginner, the instructor's teaching style made it very easy to get started, without overwhelming jargon. I absorbed a lot. I'd give it a 10!"__ —Student He O-Jia __"I thought it was excellent, and the online learning format is very effective. The instructor responded to comments in real-time, compensating for the lack of in-person interaction. The teaching style was engaging and lively; I had a lot of fun and laughed often. Plus, being able to join the FB group where the instructor provides feedback on students' work is wonderful!"__ —Student Lin O-Qi https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/%E6%94%9D%E5%BD%B1%E8%AA%B2%E7%A8%8B%E5%AD%B8%E5%93%A1%E5%9B%9E%E9%A5%8B2-820.jpg https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190817_%E5%AD%B8%E5%93%A1%E5%9B%9E%E9%A5%8B_%E8%90%AC%E7%94%A8%E6%A7%8B%E5%9C%96%E8%A1%93.jpg **Post-Course Community: "Contemporary Imaging Power"** All course graduates are welcome to join the "Contemporary Imaging Power" Facebook group to learn photography alongside fellow students! You can upload your photos, engage in discussions, and receive feedback from the instructor. https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/%E7%95%B6%E4%BB%A3%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B-12-comp.jpg Additionally, we regularly host photography contests and live-streamed tutorials! https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/%E7%95%B6%E4%BB%A3%E5%BD%B1%E5%83%8F%E5%8A%9B-%E6%94%9D%E5%BD%B1%E5%A4%A7%E8%B3%BD%E7%A4%BA%E7%AF%84-800.jpg **Instructor Profiles** **Leila Hoben** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021%E9%BC%8E%E6%84%9B%E7%85%A7_%E6%9D%B1%E6%9D%B1_300-150x150.jpg She excels at adopting a holistic and comprehensive perspective, with a deep understanding of internal human dynamics and evolution. Her genuine engagement with life allows her to perceive or create beauty, both in daily living and in human nature. She can clearly identify students' challenges and concerns, offering solutions from a place of empathy. "Beauty is the salvation of all, even when life is fraught with hardship." Credentials: ■ COO, Ding Ai Culture ■ Brand Director, Ding Ai Culture ■ Senior Lecturer, Ding Ai Culture ■ Board Member, Haohaohao Family Education and Cultural Foundation ■ Certified HBDI Hermann Whole Brain Model Analyst (USA) ■ Radio Host, National Education Radio ■ Chief Coordinator for various participatory experiential activities **Chiang Che-Wei** https://www.dace.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021%E9%BC%8E%E6%84%9B%E7%85%A7_%E5%93%B2%E7%B6%AD_300-150x150.jpg "Imagery is the fastest shortcut to marketing in this era." Currently serves as Chief Digital Marketing Officer at Ding Ai Culture, specializing in website design, social media management, advertising, and photography instruction. He adeptly integrates the power of visuals with marketing strategies and possesses extensive teaching experience, having guided over seven hundred students in photography courses. ■ Photography Courses: Instructor for "Summer Night Imaging Power - Foundational & Advanced Classes" ■ Mobile Photography Course: Instructor for "A Mobile Photography Course with No Prerequisites—You Won't Fail!" ■ Mobile Video Production Course: Instructor for "Instant Imaging Power" ■ Online Post-Production Course: Instructor for "Darkroom Studio - The Final Polish for Photos" ■ Computer Video Production Course: Instructor for "Contemporary Imaging Power - Master Video in Six Lessons" ■ Video Marketing Course: Instructor for "Deconstructing the Marketing Power of Imagery" ■ Mobile Photography Course: Instructor for "A Fleeting Moment - Capture Stunning Instantaneous Shots" ■ Instructor for the "Excellence in Arts Education Program" Mobile Micro-Film Course ■ Instructor for "Film Academy: Rising Force" ■ Instructor for the Jinling Girls' High School Teacher Training Program "Watching Movies with the Director" ■ Lecturer for the Duowei TW Humanities Lecture Series ■ Director, Cinematographer, and Editor for the micro-film "The Sound of Silence" ■ Director, Screenwriter, and Editor for the micro-film "Zero-Sum Game at Zero Hour"