iPhone Photography - Take Professional Photos On Your iPhone (Udemy.com)
Your Online Guide to Taking Stunning iPhone Photography Like a Professional Digital Photographer
Created by: Dale McManus
Produced in 2025
What you will learn
- How to replicate professional digital photography with your iPhone.
- How to take stunning photos by utilizing shot composition.
- How to optimize iPhone settings for taking the best photos.
- How to professionally edit photos with Lightroom (free) on your iPhone.
- How to utilize surrounding light to propely light your subjects.
- How/Why the best photographers tell stories in their photos.
- How to take more impactful photos of people, landscapes, architecture, and more.
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Overall Score : 90 / 100
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Course Description
This online photography course will teach you everything you need to know to become a professional digital photographer with nothing more than an iPhone or similar smartphone. It is designed to keep you engaged and hone your skills for taking your pictures to the next level.
My #1 rule in photography is 10% gear / 90% knowledge. So if you know HOW to be a great photographer and know what to look for, you will be able to take amazing pictures with almost anything.
This course is designed for:
-Beginners that have little to no experience and want to become a skilled photographer without spending thousands of dollars on expensive camera equipment.
-Anyone that wants to develop a more impressive portfolio or social media account (i.e. Instagram).
-Anyone that wants to make professional digital photography into an exciting career.
You'll learn all the basics of professional iPhone photography in this course as well as plenty of tips and tricks that you can use during every day shooting to make your photos stand out from the rest. This course gets straight to the point with the most useful and practical information so that you can get out shooting as quickly as possible.
Here's some of what you will learn:
-How to take stunning photos by utilizing shot composition.
-How to optimize your iPhone camera settings for taking the best photos.
-How to create depth in your photography
-How/Why the best photographers tell stories in their photos.
-How to utilize surrounding light to properly light your subjects
-How to professionally edit photos in Lightroom (free) on your iPhone.
-Tips, tricks, and much more!
About the instructor:
I've been in the field of photography and videography for 7+ years and have my Bachelors of Science degree in Film from Full Sail University. I'm an award winning Youtuber for my channel: The Health Nerd, and co-created the travel film company found on Facebook as WANDR. I make a living with photography/videography using my iPhone and looking forward to sharing my knowledge to help you capture the most stunning photos possible.
Who this course is for:
My #1 rule in photography is 10% gear / 90% knowledge. So if you know HOW to be a great photographer and know what to look for, you will be able to take amazing pictures with almost anything.
This course is designed for:
-Beginners that have little to no experience and want to become a skilled photographer without spending thousands of dollars on expensive camera equipment.
-Anyone that wants to develop a more impressive portfolio or social media account (i.e. Instagram).
-Anyone that wants to make professional digital photography into an exciting career.
You'll learn all the basics of professional iPhone photography in this course as well as plenty of tips and tricks that you can use during every day shooting to make your photos stand out from the rest. This course gets straight to the point with the most useful and practical information so that you can get out shooting as quickly as possible.
Here's some of what you will learn:
-How to take stunning photos by utilizing shot composition.
-How to optimize your iPhone camera settings for taking the best photos.
-How to create depth in your photography
-How/Why the best photographers tell stories in their photos.
-How to utilize surrounding light to properly light your subjects
-How to professionally edit photos in Lightroom (free) on your iPhone.
-Tips, tricks, and much more!
About the instructor:
I've been in the field of photography and videography for 7+ years and have my Bachelors of Science degree in Film from Full Sail University. I'm an award winning Youtuber for my channel: The Health Nerd, and co-created the travel film company found on Facebook as WANDR. I make a living with photography/videography using my iPhone and looking forward to sharing my knowledge to help you capture the most stunning photos possible.
Who this course is for:
- This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to take better photos with their iPhone (or similiar) without buying & carrying around unnecessary equipment.
- This course is for anyone who wants to document their travels with stunning photos.
- This course is for anyone who wants to edit photos professionally on their iPhone with Lightroom (Free).
- This course is for anyone who wants to develop photography skills to start a business.
- This course is for anyone who wants to become a skilled photographer.
Instructor Details

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Dale McManus
I'm a Professional Photographer/Videographer, Award Winning Youtuber, and Web Developer. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Film and 7 years experience in the field of photography/film. I've traveled to different parts of the world as a professional photographer/videographer and utilized my iPhone as my best tool. Now I share my knowledge with students all over the world.