With recent advances in technology, smartphones are becoming a legitimate tool for creative self-expression for photographers at all skill levels.

In this in-depth “beyond the basics” session, avid professional photographers Charles and Melissa Needle will explore how making images with your phone can help you become a better photographer and review various apps you can use to craft mind-blowing imagery.

In the first part of their presentation, Charles & Melissa will explain some of the technical aspects of iPhone photography, including hidden native camera features, best practices, accessories to take your image-making to the next level, and workflow/printing considerations.

In the second part, Charles and Melissa will take a deep dive showing you how to use several key shooting and editing apps in "live" demonstrations with their phones mirrored on the screen. A sampling of apps covered will include: Snapseed, TouchRetouch, Average Cam Pro, Slow Shutter Cam, Artista Impresso, Prisma, Color Splash and more. Following their presentation, you’ll have full access to the recording, which will allow you to review each step along the way and try using your own images.

Whether you're a landscape photographer, macro photographer, portrait photographer, food photographer or architectural photographer, you'll leave this jam-packed session with new knowledge that will empower you to make images you never imagined possible with your smartphone!

Note: Charles and Melissa are iPhone users; therefore, portions of this will be iPhone centric. However, you'll certainly benefit if you own an Android phone, because they’ll review equivalent apps when applicable and cover several apps that cater to both platforms and devices.