Private Smartphone Photography Lessons in Toronto
One-on-one phone photography lessons for iPhone and Android, in person anywhere in Toronto. Learn your phone’s camera, take better photos, and edit them right on your phone.
Get more out of the camera in your pocket
What you’ll learn
Shooting better photos
For anyone tired of relying on luck.
- Focus and exposure control
- Choosing the right lens and zoom
- Portrait, night, and other camera modes
- Composition and working with light
- Photographing people, travel, and everyday moments
Editing and organizing
For anyone with a camera roll full of photos that could look better.
- Editing in your phone’s built-in photo app
- Third-party editing apps, if you’d like to try them
- Raw editing in Lightroom mobile, on phones that shoot raw
- Organizing albums and finding photos fast
- Sharing and backing up your photos
What to bring
Bring
Have these ready when we meet.
- Your phone, fully charged
- A portable charger, if you have one
- Some free storage space on your phone
- Your app store password, in case we install an editing app
Before your lesson
A few minutes of prep makes the time go further.
- Update your phone’s software
- Back up your photos
- Jot down what you’d like to learn
- Pick a few photos you like, or want to improve
Choose your lesson
2-Hour In-Person Lesson
3-Hour In-Person Lesson
Smartphone lesson FAQs
Yes. I teach Samsung, Google Pixel, and other Android phones, as well as iPhone. Camera apps differ between brands, which is why Android lessons are private rather than in a group.
If you have an iPhone and enjoy learning with others, the group iPhone course is the most affordable option. A private lesson works with any phone, follows your schedule, and covers the topics you choose.
No. We start with the editor built into your phone. If you’d like, I can also show you third-party apps, some free and some paid.
Many recent phones can, including Pro iPhones and several Android models. If yours does, we can edit raw files in Lightroom mobile, which needs an Adobe subscription. You can see Adobe’s photography plans here (affiliate link).
Yes. Lessons are for one or two people at the same price.
Anywhere in Toronto, including your home. Travel within the City of Toronto is included.
No. Phone lessons are in person only, so I can see your screen and guide you hands-on.
Yes. See photography lesson gifts. Lessons are valid for one year from purchase.
What people are saying
Amazing class! I went into the class as a total beginner, and left feeling comfortable, confident, and knowledgeable with my camera and photography overall. Highly recommend!!!
Before this weekend it was always automatic settings and a roll of the dice if I’d appreciate a photo I would take cause I never could operate the camera properly. … We were always taking moments to practice these functions with experimental exercises, which made it very easy to fully comprehend what he was talking about every step of the way.
Paul was able to help me become more comfortable with my camera. Through understandable instruction of terminology and its application, he removed the mystery, which was causing a barrier to my learning. I would highly recommend the private sessions.
Paul is a great teacher. He explains things in a way that is easy to understand and gives concrete examples. The fact that the class takes place outside, in the field, is the perfect way to practice while learning. I really enjoyed his classes, I learned a lot and I highly recommend Paul.
I booked the 100: iPhone Photography course as a birthday gift for my mom. … Paul was a great guide — super knowledgeable, kind and patient as he walked us through tons of helpful technical info of our phones’ capabilities and what it takes to compose a great photo.
I have booked 4 classes, and only had one, but already got a piece of information that was missing and it improved my pictures drastically. … No matter how difficult or “stupid” your question is, Paul will make sure to provide you with the information in a friendly manner, and make you feel understood.
Rated 5.0 from 86 reviews on Google.
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