Smartphone Photography Workshop for Interior Designers

The impact of smartphone technology has changed the world over the last decade, with how we communicate, interact and react to the environments surrounding ourselves.

One of the biggest leaps in this technology is the rise of smartphone photography. No longer the realm of the professional or dedicated tourist, everyone now has access to powerful megapixel equipment in the palm of their hand.

The lens may be ready, but are you? The BIID invites interior designers to explore the possibilities of smartphone photography in this interactive 4-hour workshop with professional photographer Jenny Kaye. Jenny will be discussing how to harness basic photography theory and couple it with in camera techniques to ‘pimp your Instagram’ and create beautiful snaps that are worth getting social over.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Over the session, Jenny will discuss the following areas:

Part 1:

Equipment

• DSLR cameras v smartphone cameras

Lighting

• Use of natural light v additional lighting
• Balancing light levels in different areas

Composition

• Rules of composition
• Keeping verticals vertical
• Details
• Angles

Editing images

• Editing in camera
• Editing afterwards

Planning posts to Instagram

• Stories v posts
• Incorporating professional photography
• Planning the grid

Part 2:

Practical – attendees will be set loose across the showroom to put theory into practice with individual guidance from Jenny.

Part 3:

Review – the group will then “show-and-tell” their photographs for an informal debrief.

WHAT TO BRING

Your smartphone (plus your tablet if you like)

WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH

• Tips and techniques for smart phone photography
• Notes on composition and phone techniques

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Practicing interior designers and interior design students

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Jenny Kaye – Jenny is the owner of Jenny Kaye Photography, a family portrait studio in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire which was established 10 years ago. She has a degree in Photography and Digital Imaging and runs Beginners’ Digital Photography courses from her studio. Her areas of expertise include corporate headshots, web/product photography, family portraits an event photography.

www.jennykaye.com

Additional information

BIID member: £ 90.00
Non-member: £125.00
BIID travelling member: £72.00

Prices do not include VAT

When booking please provide the name of the person who will be attending the event - we will use this for their delegate badge and materials and to verify the correct ticket band has been selected.

*BIID member traveller rate:

To make our workshops more accessible to those based outside London, we are offering a discount to individuals whose offices are located more than 60 miles from the venue. If this includes you, please book using the rates above. We will then contact you to verify your postcode.

To see if your office is located more than 60 miles please click here.

About the venue

Cornflake is passionate about desiging and installing the very best Home Cinemas, entertainment & gaming systems, energy-efficient HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, AirCon), sophisticated LED lighting circuits, automated window treatments and advanced security systems.

Operating in many of the most beautiful homes around the world, Cornflake's expert engineers seamlessly weave "hidden" digital technology throughout your property to create a sophisticated home that runs itself, and saves money in the process by automatically hibernating lights; turning down the thermostat when rooms are empty and closing curtains for warmth and privacy.

If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255.

All BIID events and training courses are subject to standard terms and conditions which can be viewed below

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Terms and Conditions:

1. If you wish to cancel your booking to a paid event, please send a refund request via Eventbrite. A full refund will be issued if your refund request is received 10 working days prior to the day of the event.
2. The full delegate fee will be forfeited for non-attendance (for any reason) without prior notice or cancellation of your booking.
3. A replacement delegate nominated and confirmed by you is permitted but must be confirmed in writing to info@BIID.org.uk prior to the event.
4. If you wish to cancel your booking to a free event, please do so via Eventbrite as soon as possible so that your ticket can be reallocated.
5. The BIID reserves the right to make changes to the programme.
6. The BIID reserves the right to cancel the event if unavoidable circumstances arise.
7. This event will be photographed and videoed. Attendance constitutes consent for these images/videos to be used, by the BIID and its partners, for promotional purposes.
8. In compliance with the Data Protection Act, we must point out that the information on this form will be kept on a database.
9. Your name may be shared with the venue.
10. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed under the laws of England and Wales and you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.

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