Photography with Jimmi

Learn how to tell visual stories with your smartphone during this practical photography workshop guided by Jimmi. Discover light, composition, portrait techniques, and editing while exploring the inspiring surroundings of One Belvedere Tuscany.

Instructor:

Jimmi

Location:

OBT

Duration:

Capacity:

9 max

Instructor:

Jimmi

Location:

OBT

Duration:

Capacity:

9 max

This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to tell stories through images while improving technique, visual awareness, and creativity using their smartphone.

Guided by Jimmi, a photographer with hands-on experience, participants will explore the foundations of photography, from understanding light and composition to learning how to use the camera more intentionally and developing a personal visual style.

The workshop takes place in the inspiring surroundings of One Belvedere Tuscany, an ideal setting for learning, experimenting, and sharing ideas. Each session combines theory and practice, with guided exercises and moments of discussion around the photographs created during the class.

Throughout the course, participants will progressively develop greater control over their smartphone camera, strengthen their photographic eye, and learn how to create images that are more intentional, expressive, and visually compelling.

Whether you are completely new to photography or simply curious to improve your skills, this workshop offers a creative and engaging way to explore photography in a unique Tuscan setting.

What’s Included

Guided photography lessons with Jimmi
Hands-on learning using your smartphone camera
Practical exercises during each session
Techniques for understanding light, composition, and framing
Portrait photography techniques using smartphone cameras
Introduction to visual storytelling through photography
Basic smartphone photo editing techniques and recommended apps
Group discussion and feedback on the photographs created during the sessions
A progressive learning experience across six themed lessons

Schedule

Six-session smartphone photography course guided by Jimmi
Each session focuses on a different topic from the six-lesson photography program.
Each lesson lasts approximately 1 hour
Held every two weeks on Thursday
March, April, May, October, November and December: 17:00–18:00
June, July, August and September: 18:00–19:00
Location: One Belvedere Tuscany
The final location is confirmed according to the weekly calendar and weather conditions.

Practical Notes

No previous photography experience is required
Participants should bring their own smartphone
The workshop combines short theoretical explanations with practical exercises
The experience takes place entirely at One Belvedere Tuscany
Participants will gradually develop greater control over their smartphone camera
The course helps participants strengthen their photographic eye and visual awareness
The focus of the workshop is on creativity, observation, and storytelling through images

Course Structure

Session 1 – Photographing Better with Your Phone
Camera basics, focus and exposure, common mistakes to avoid, and a short practical exercise.
Session 2 – Light and Composition
Understanding natural light, rule of thirds, composition techniques, and guided shooting exercises.
Session 3 – People and Portraits
Using portrait mode and alternative techniques, managing backgrounds, and learning how to work with light on the face.
Session 4 – Visual Storytelling
Using photography to tell a story through details, environments, and sequences, including a photography walk around One Belvedere.
Session 5 – Editing and Sharing
Basic editing directly on the smartphone, useful apps, and preparing photos for social media or personal use.
Session 6 – Final Review
Selection of the best images, group discussion and feedback, and tips for continuing to develop your photography skills.