As the corporate event planner, you know the shift from in-person to an online virtual event requires a different event speaker. Finding a quality presenter and selecting the best online workshop can transform virtual events into an unforgettable experience
Something we have all missed during lockdown is the feeling of being connected and part of a team. Working from home arrangements can lead to employees feeling disconnected and isolated.
Taking photos on our smartphones is an activity that brings us joy. Whether it is recording special experiences, travel (when we can) or even relaxing in our garden, smartphone photography appeals to everyone.
Delivering in-person workshops for years I believed it was the best way to train. That is not necessarily the experience for the learner! In-person workshops can be derailed by an over-enthusiastic attendee. Some extroverts can take attention away from others who then struggle to make the training relatable to their expectations and experiences.
Transitioning online has taken some adjustments to replicate the same in-person experience using hand raising, chat and polling. No more weather issues, travel time, parking or that over-enthusiastic attendee distracting everyone. (I can mute them now!).
Online delivery of smartphone photography training is now an improved learning experience. In my experience, online workshops are a more inclusive and equitable way of providing the best outcomes to more learning styles and personalities.
So many of us have team members from every corner of the world. Delivering a series of three workshops includes project-based learning and a photo competition. The winner actually receives a $99 USD lens! This encourages the team to re-engage, support and motivate each other. The competition can get a bit fiesty!
Unlock the hidden secrets to get the most out of your existing smartphone. You will learn photo capture techniques and powerful tricks to frame the photo. You will start feeling like an intentional, storytelling photographer! This session will finish with a demonstration of expanding the capability of your smartphone using lens attachments.
These sessions are not iPhone or Android exclusive. You can even bring along your iPad or tablet.
Session 2:
In this session, you are going to learn, and practise editing to enhance and transform your snapshots into photos you will be proud to post, print and share online. After practising my 6-step photo editing process using Snapseed app (by Google) we are going to explore some of my other favourite apps. After this session, you will have people saying, "you created that on your phone?!"
Activity: Create a photo competition-worthy photo for the next session.
Session 3:
This is your opportunity to submit and receive Live photo reviews. We will discuss the photo intention, composition and editing to enhance the viewer experience. Analysing each other's photos is a great way to discover different genres, topics and broadening our photographic knowledge.
The winner of this in-house photo competition will win a 2.8 magnification macro lens by Struman Optics to the value of 99 USD.
After your consideration – please hit the below 'Email Mike here' button. We will have an initial discussion to understand your needs. I will create content specific to your audience.
Depending on your event's needs, presentations can be delivered live-streamed or pre-recorded with a live Q&A at the end. Each participant will also receive my eBook as a follow-up resource so they can enjoy the virtual workshop without needing to write notes.
My goal is to best fit in with your overall event, make your job easier by meeting your objectives and have your attendees talking about the workshop you arranged long after the event.
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"Our team takes lots of iPhone photos as part of agricultural extension work. Mike ran a great session that had everyone engaged and we all learned about some great tips and apps that we've been using since to improve the photos we post in our communications work."
- Graeme, Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resources
"We arranged smartphone photography training with Mike for tourism businesses, which truly delivered on our goal of giving people simple tips and tools to help them capture more engaging professional photos using their phone."
- Ebony, Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism
"The universal applicability of photos in business and Mikes' interactive, engaging style results in large workshop attendances. His workshops save our customers time and frustration, by giving them practical tips to implement straight away. Mike's presentations are dynamic and captivate the audience, who are just amazed and excited by what they can achieve on a mobile phone camera."
- Liz, Small Business Smart Business
Mike has combined 20 years of experience in photography and mentoring to be able to deliver an extraordinary value, in an engaged and intelligent way.
Mikes' passion comes from being on a mission to help you become more photography literate, priding himself on avoiding technical jargon – leaving you and your staff educated, inspired and ready to create stunning images.
Smartphone Photography Training acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.