Perspectives

iPhone Travel Photography: Capture Stunning Memories on the Go

with Pei Ketron

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Course Description

Whether you’re experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime adventure or enjoying a weekend getaway, capturing beautiful memories to bring home is a must. Luckily, the days of lugging around heavy cameras, multiple lenses, and laptops just to get a frame-worthy photograph are behind us. With each new iteration, smartphone cameras become more advanced, revolutionizing the way we approach travel photography.

Join photographer Pei Ketron for an engaging three-hour seminar dedicated to capturing stunning travel photos with the camera always at your fingertips—your iPhone. Explore the key principles of travel photography, from strategically planning your itinerary to make the most of natural light, to understanding the technical nuances of photographing with an iPhone. The seminar concludes with a hands-on guide to editing your photos directly on your phone using Lightroom Mobile, allowing you to perfect your mobile-only workflow from start to finish.

For travelers eager to simplify their gear without sacrificing quality, this program offers the tools to capture stunning, share-worthy images with just your iPhone. Gain the skills and confidence to create professional-level photos—no bulky equipment required. Whether exploring new destinations or capturing everyday moments, learn how to make the most of your mobile device to produce visually striking images that stand out and tell a story.

Additional Information

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Beginner to Intermediate. Anyone with an iPhone running iOS 15.0 or later.

What You Should Know:

Participants should be familiar with their iPhone.

Pei will be showing the Lightroom mobile app. Students are encouraged to download the 7-day free trial version of the app on the day of class so that they have time after the class to practice.

Policies:

View Withdrawal and Transfer Policies for online programs.

For the convenience of participants, recordings of each class session are posted privately for one month after the end of each session. Santa Fe Workshops takes the recordings down after one month to protect the intellectual property of our instructors.

Categories
Digital Workflow, Technical, Travel Photography
about
Pei Ketron

Pei Ketron is a photographer, educator, speaker, and traveler based in San Francisco. She holds a BA in Psychology from Pomona College and an MA in both Special Education and Assistive Technology from Simmons College. In addition, she holds a credential in Educational Leadership and a certificate in Digital Marketing.

After a decade teaching special education in the public-school system, Pei now teaches photography classes privately and at Santa Fe Workshops. She also serves as a photographic mentor for travel experiences with companies such as Passion Passport and has spoken at events such as Adobe MAX, SXSW, Alt Summit, and Start Conference.

In addition to her experience with DSLR and medium-format film photography, Pei is also an accomplished mobile photographer. She has amassed a following of nearly a million users on Instagram and was selected to be a part of Apple’s Shot on iPhone 6 campaign. She recently joined the Lightroom team at Adobe, with a focus on building a global photography community.

Website: pketron.com

Instagram: @pketron

iPhone Travel Photography: Capture Stunning Memories on the Go

May 31, 2025

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