Mobile Photography Practice Exam

Mobile photography is the practice of performing photography using smartphones and their camera. Mobile devices are now able to capture high-quality professional level images with various settings which can be configured as per image to capture and environment. Mobile phone camera have high-resolution sensors, manual controls, multiple lenses, and post-processing tools along with vast functionalities of a smartphone.

Certification in mobile photography attests to your skills and knowledge in using smartphone cameras for capturing and editing  artistic and fascinating photographs. The certification includes using photography techniques, apps, and tools of mobile devices.
Why is Mobile Photography certification important?

• The certification attests to your skills and knowledge of professional mobile photography.
• Shows your knowledge of smartphone camera features and settings.
• Boosts your career prospects in digital media.
• Attests to your skills in photo editing using mobile apps.
• Verifies your capabilities in photo composition, lighting, and storytelling.
• Increases your credibility in mobile content development for social media.
• Opens doors to freelance photography opportunities.

Who should take the Mobile Photography Exam?

• Freelance Photographers
• Social Media Managers
• Content Creators
• Marketing Professionals
• Bloggers and Influencers
• Journalists and Photojournalists
• Event Photographers

Skills Evaluated

Candidates taking the certification exam on the Mobile Photography is evaluated for the following skills:

• Mastery of smartphone camera settings and modes.
• Proficiency in composition, framing, and lighting techniques.
• Expertise in using mobile editing apps like Lightroom, Snapseed, or VSCO.
• Understanding of storytelling through photography.
• Ability to shoot in different conditions (e.g., low light, action shots).
• Knowledge of color correction and image post-processing.
• Skills in leveraging mobile photography for social media and marketing.

Mobile Photography Certification Course Outline
The course outline for Mobile Photography certification is as below -

1. Basics of Mobile Photography

• Overview of smartphone camera features
• Understanding resolutions and file formats

2. Composition and Framing

• Rule of thirds and golden ratio
• Leading lines and symmetry

3. Lighting Techniques

• Working with natural and artificial light
• Understanding shadows and reflections

4. Camera Settings and Modes

• Manual controls: ISO, shutter speed, aperture
• Portrait, macro, and night modes

5. Mobile Editing Tools

• Overview of popular photo editing apps
• Techniques for color correction, cropping, and retouching

6. Photography for Social Media

• Creating content for Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest
• Optimizing images for mobile platforms

7. Storytelling Through Photography

• Capturing emotions and narratives
• Creating photo series and themes

8. Advanced Mobile Photography Techniques

• Long exposure and HDR photography
• Using additional accessories like tripods and lenses