iPhone Photography Masterclass: The Tech with Jack Hollingsworth

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This session introduces students to the iPhone’s camera system and the settings, features, and functions that actually shape a photograph. It provides a deeper understanding of how the iPhone works—exposure, focus, lenses, and formats—along with the essential tools built into the camera that influence every image.

The goal of this class is to establish a technical foundation that allows you to shoot with intention instead of relying on chance. By understanding how each tool affects your final image, you’ll be able to make more purposeful decisions and get stronger results from the camera already in your pocket.

This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A with Jack Hollingsworth.

What You'll Learn

• Understand how the iPhone camera works and which settings, features, and functions actually affect your photos.
• Control exposure to capture the right brightness, detail, and mood in any lighting situation.
• Direct focus intentionally to keep your subject sharp and guide the viewer’s eye.
• Choose the right lens for each scene and understand what each one is built to do.
• Select the best formats for your photos and understand how they affect quality and editing flexibility.
• Use the iPhone’s essential camera tools to shoot with intention instead of relying on chance.

Who It's For

• Beginners who want to get more out of the camera already in their pocket.
• iPhone users who shoot on auto and want to take real creative control.
• Hobbyist photographers looking to strengthen their technical foundation.
• Content creators who want better photos without carrying extra gear.
• Anyone curious about how their iPhone camera actually works and how to use it with purpose.

How to Join

• The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate.
• To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited.
• A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time.

About the Instructor

Jack Hollingsworth is a professional photographer who has traveled the world taking pictures for commercial, advertising, and editorial clients for over 30 years. One day, he put down his big, heavy DSLRs, picked up an iPhone, started shooting, and rediscovered his love for photography.

Since his mobile conversion, Jack has shot over a million iPhone photos, using 10 different devices, in over 50 countries around the world, and he has become one of today’s leading authorities on smartphone photography.

His work has appeared in Apple’s #ShotoniPhone campaign, and he is a speaker at Apple stores worldwide.