The iPhone Photographer’s Toolkit
with Jack Hollingsworth
Jack Hollingsworth (a.k.a. iPhoneJack) The iPhone Photographer’s Toolkit
25 techniques, settings, and habits to make your images stand out from the crowd.
The best camera is the one you have with you — and for most of us, that means the iPhone. But owning a powerful camera doesn’t automatically lead to powerful photographs. To make images that stand out, you need technique, intention, and a reliable workflow. That’s what this workshop is built to deliver.Join longtime photographer and iPhone specialist Jack Hollingsworth for a four-hour deep dive into the 25 essential skills every iPhone shooter should master. You’ll move beyond simple point-and-shoot behavior and learn the habits, settings, and creative choices that experienced photographers use to make visually compelling work. This is not about tricks, filters, or gimmicks. It’s about understanding your camera, controlling your image-making process, and developing a toolkit you can trust in any lighting or shooting situation.We’ll explore exposure and focus, natural versus artificial light, lens selection, zoom discipline, RAW shooting, composition, timing, movement, editing, file handling, and more — all through the lens of practical, repeatable field technique. Along the way, you’ll get real-world examples, guided practice, and clear take-home strategies you can apply immediately.Whether you’re a hobbyist looking to step up your game or a DSLR/Mirrorless shooter wanting a lighter, simpler companion camera, this workshop will help you see differently, shoot more intentionally, and create images that rise above the everyday.Your phone is capable of extraordinary work. Let’s unlock it.
Bio
Jack Hollingsworth is a photographer, educator, and author with more than 40 years of experience behind the camera. For the past 14 years he has worked exclusively with the iPhone, becoming one of the most trusted and widely recognized experts in mobile photography. Jack has written books, produced courses, lectured on cruise ships, spoken at festivals, and inspired millions through his workshops and social platforms. Known for his clear teaching, practical approach, and passion for everyday photography, Jack helps photographers of all levels make more intentional, more beautiful, and more meaningful images with the world’s most popular camera.
THE IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHER’S TOOLKIT — 30 ESSENTIAL TOPICS
Understanding its strengths, limits, and why it outperforms bigger cameras in everyday life.
Physical controls that speed up your shooting and unlock pro-level handling.
Optimizing menus, toggles, and preferences so the camera responds the way you want.
Home screen layouts, widgets, and workflows that keep creativity at your fingertips.
A practical tour of modes, icons, and functions—minus the tech jargon.
Swipe shortcuts, lock-screen tricks, and instant-launch moves.
Stabilize better. Shoot faster. Make the camera work with your hands, not against them.
Letting the camera help—but not letting it make all the decisions.
Choosing shape with intention, not habit.
Practical zoom discipline for cleaner, sharper images.
16:9, 4:3, 1:1, and what each communicates visually.
The simple two-finger technique that changes everything.
Wide, standard, telephoto—and the visual psychology of each.
Portrait, Photo, Pano, Slo-Mo, Time-Lapse—when to use which, and why.
What changes, what doesn’t, and when the bigger file is worth it.
Quality, storage, and the real-world tradeoffs.
Why RAW matters, when to use it, and when not to bother.
Motion, emotion, and the tiny video hidden inside every shot.
How to create a signature rendering straight from the camera.
Freeze better. React faster. Never miss the peak moment again.
Getting up close and personal without specialty gear.
Stabilization tricks, timing, and how to keep images clean.
Stop resetting the camera every time you open it.
Brighten or darken before you shoot for cleaner files.
Simple habits that drastically improve motion, sound, and stability.
What they are, when to use them, and the results they create.
A workflow for clean, quick, repeatable edits that honor your vision.
Smart ways to move your images without losing quality.
Small gear that makes a big difference—from grips to lenses to power.
The fast path from “almost” to “nailed it.”