iPhone Photography: What’s New in the iPhone 18 Series

This opening session is dedicated entirely to the new iPhone 18 camera systems. It is not a general photography class. It is a focused, technical walkthrough of the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Ultra, designed to give photographers a clear understanding of what's new, what's improved, and what these changes mean for real-world shooting.

We will cover the iPhone 18 Pro Max in detail: the new chipset and what it unlocks for speed and computational photography, the new 6× optical zoom and how it expands shooting range, and the variable-aperture main camera that changes depth control and portrait performance. We will also touch on improvements such as the smaller Dynamic Island, better battery life, and the updated modem expected across the lineup.

We will then shift to the iPhone Ultra, Apple's first foldable. We will outline the early details: a two-lens camera system, a large inner display for editing, a smaller outer display for quick shooting, Pencil support, and a workflow similar to other foldables on the market. This portion is based on current industry leaks and expectations, as Apple has not confirmed final specifications.

This October 1 session is the pre-series launch. This session is designed to give you a clear, honest, photographer-focused understanding of the iPhone 18 series so you can decide how these updates fit into your own shooting workflow.

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

What You'll Learn

Understand what's new in the iPhone 18 Pro Max: chipset improvements, 6× optical zoom, and the variable-aperture main camera.
Learn how these hardware changes affect real-world shooting, depth control, and portrait performance.
Get an early look at the iPhone Ultra's foldable camera system and dual-display workflow.
Separate confirmed Apple features from current industry leaks and expectations.
Walk away with a clear, photographer-focused read on how the iPhone 18 series fits into your own workflow.

Who It's For

iPhone photographers who want to understand new camera hardware before deciding whether to upgrade.
Anyone curious about Apple's first foldable and its camera capabilities.
Photographers planning to join the full iPhone Photography series who want the technical context first.
Tech-curious shooters who want an honest, non-marketing breakdown of what's actually new.

Coming Up in This Series

October 8 — iPhone Portrait Photography
October 15 — iPhone Food Photography
October 22 — iPhone Product Photography
October 29 — What's in My Mobile Camera Bag

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 registered participants, up 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.