Learn how to take good photos with your smartphone. By understanding a few principles of what makes a good image, you can get the most out of your phone’s camera to create stunning images.

This workshop focuses on photographing both indoors and outdoors. Topics covered include basic photography vocabulary, finding the right camera angle, how to photograph using natural light and inexpensive home-made equipment, basic camera settings, exposure, composing, editing, cropping tools, and best practices to take good-quality photos of your artworks.

Special Program Information

• The instructor is Sharmila Karamchandani.
• This program includes one 3-hour session.
• NOTE: Registration will close for this program at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, October 24, 2025.

General Information

• This studio arts program is a Zoom Meeting to allow for patron and instructor interaction online.
• All Studio Arts programs require an online registration for each participant so that the instructor can provide individual attention to every student registered for the online program.
• This program will be recorded. Please see our FAQ for recording terms and conditions.
• Please refer to the "Materials for this program" section for any applicable supply list information and/or special documents for this program.
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