Confidence on Camera & Taking Better Photos with Your Phone

Confidence on Camera & Taking Better Photos with Your Phone

Sunday, February 23, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

What You'll Learn

This practical workshop covers two essential skills: feeling comfortable in front of the camera and capturing better images with your smartphone. Whether you need updated headshots for your business, want better family photos, or struggle with awkward poses, this class delivers actionable techniques you can use immediately.

You'll discover:

• How to pose naturally and feel confident on camera

• Smartphone photography fundamentals (lighting, composition, framing)

• Quick editing tips using phone apps

• Common mistakes and how to avoid them

• Professional tricks for better selfies and group shots

• Techniques for capturing products, food, and everyday moments

What's Included

• Hands-on instruction from a professional commercial photographer

• Practical posing and confidence tips

• Smartphone photography techniques you'll use repeatedly

• Time for questions and practice

About Your Instructor

Holly Birch is a Champaign-based brand and commercial photographer specializing in photography for businesses, products, food, headshots, and events. With over 15 years of professional experience, she has photographed for local and national businesses across the country.

Holly is also an experienced photography educator, having taught workshops on topics including taking better phone photos, confidence in front of the camera, beginner and intermediate off-camera flash, and storytelling for brands. Her teaching style is approachable, practical, and focused on skills you can implement immediately.

Who This Class Is For

• Small business owners needing better marketing images

• Anyone who feels awkward in front of the camera

• People wanting to improve their smartphone photography

• Social media content creators

• Parents hoping to take better family photos

• Anyone tired of blurry, poorly lit phone pictures