Photography on Your Phone: Tips and Tricks for Stunning Shots
Lecturer
Frank Chen
Biography
Born in 1996 in Johannesburg, South Africa, and raised in Taipei, Taiwan. Graduated from the Department of Graphic Communication Arts at National Taiwan University of Arts.
In 2017, Frank embarked on his visual journey by sharing his work on Instagram under the handle @frankucc, using photography as a means to document life and connect with others. His expertise spans across photography and social media content creation.
2020: Selected as the first-ever Canon Taiwan Campus Photography Ambassador
2021 – Present: Canon Taiwan Collaboration Photographer, conducting photography-related lectures across regions
2021 & 2022: Recognized as an Influential Photographer at the Taiwan Public Communication Awards
2023: Won Third Place in the Taiwan FNAC Photography Competition
Frank has collaborated with renowned brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Samsung, Wemo, Balmain, Taiwan Sea Group, Marc Jacobs, Marriott Group, Porsche, Mazda, as well as government and celebrity events.
"I love capturing moments before they are seen. As I fell in love with reminiscing, I aspired to become someone who could freeze time."
Influential Photographer, Taiwan Public Communication Awards (2022)
Influential Photographer, Taiwan Public Communication Awards (2021)
Champion, Fujifilm Global Photography Competition (2021)
Researcher, Vogue/GQ (2021)
Official Facebook Cover Photographer for President Tsai Ing-wen (2020)
Canon Taiwan Photography Ambassador (2020)
Second Place, The 3rd Composition Taiwan Art Touring Exhibition (2020)
Sony Youth Photographer (2019)
Exhibitor at Wonder Foto Day Taipei International Photography Art Exchange Exhibition (2019)
Honorable Mention, PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris (Portrait & Wedding) (2019)
Honorable Mention, International Photography Awards (IPA) (Humanistic Wedding) (2019)
Samsung Mobile Photography Judge & Spokesperson (2019)
Honorable Mention, International Photography Awards (IPA) (Artistic Landscape) (2018)
Silver Award, Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) (Humanistic Category) (2018)
NTUST Youth Photography Award (2018)
Course Introduction
This course is crafted to guide participants in exploring the boundless potential of smartphone photography. It begins with the fundamentals of phone camera operation, offering in-depth explanations of various settings and functions, enabling participants to fully harness their device's capabilities. The course then emphasizes the use of light, guiding participants to experience its magic in photography and learn how to utilize natural and artificial light to create images with diverse atmospheres and textures.
In the practical segment, participants will learn shooting techniques for various scenarios, including landscapes, portraits, street scenes, and still life, ensuring they can apply their knowledge to capture satisfying images. Finally, the course introduces simple post-processing color grading techniques, allowing participants to use mobile applications to easily adjust photo colors, brightness, and contrast, adding personal style to their photos. Through this course, participants will break free from the limitations of smartphone photography and capture stunning images comparable to those taken with professional cameras.
