FLO Hyderabad, under the leadership of Chairperson Prathibha Kunda, hosted a photography workshop titled “Your Phone Your Studio” on the occasion of World Photography Day at Panoramic Hall, 8th Floor, The Park. This workshop focused on empowering women by teaching them advanced phone photography skills. Experienced photographer Arvind Chenji led the session to teach participants about capturing photos through smartphones.
This event was curated by the Learning Workshops committee, including team head Arshiya Afsar and members Kulpreet Kaur, Srinidhi Dabriwal, and Jyotsna Viriyal, ensuring the best experience for attendees and guests. This workshop also focused on teaching techniques for lighting, composition, editing, and more.
Participants learned about how to take scroll-stopping, professional-quality photos using only their phones. It introduced attendees to simple editing tools and posting techniques for digital marketing.
Phone Photography Workshop Highlights
Module 1: The Power of Visual Storytelling
Emphasis on the photo as a brand’s first impression.
Covered key photo categories for entrepreneurs:
Product photography
Founder/brand storytelling
Behind-the-scenes content
Lifestyle and application shots
Audience and platform-based photo planning.
Arvind’s Input: Tips on composing photos and mastering framing techniques.
Module 2: Mastering Your Phone Camera
Camera settings: HDR, focus, grid, and exposure control.
Format decisions: portrait, landscape, square – when and why.
Using gridlines and applying the rule of thirds.
Leveraging built-in phone tools for depth, contrast, and lighting.
Arvind’s Input: Understanding mobile cameras, lighting dynamics, and subject focus.
Module 3: Styling and Setup
How to shoot aesthetically pleasing flatlays and styled product shots.
Ideal lighting conditions and directions using natural light.
Budget-friendly setups: reflectors, props, and backgrounds.
Styling for model vs non-model shots.
Best angles for food, fashion, accessories, and service-based products.
Arvind’s Input: Shooting for product/tabletop/food photography.
Module 4: Edit on the Go
Hands-on walkthrough of Snapseed:
Crop, brightness adjustment, healing tools.
Creating and saving personalised presets.
Before-and-after comparisons for visual clarity.
Arvind’s Input: Using both the in-camera app and Snapseed for effective touch-ups.
Module 5: Posting with Impact
Formatting photos for different platforms: Instagram, WhatsApp, LinkedIn.
Discussions on platform-specific engagement and visual strategy.
Added Q&A session on mobile videography and making Instagram Reels—a segment especially appreciated by members interested in social media content creation.
Wrap-Up & Quick Fixes
Identified common photo mistakes and practical ways to fix them.
Final Q&A with Arvind Chenji addressing individual member concerns and content challenges.
A total of 97 members attended this workshop to improve their phone photography skills. This workshop built confidence in content creation for business promotion. This workshop is a testament to the FICCI FLO’s vision to empower women by equipping them with crucial skills and knowledge to earn a livelihood.