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Take Better Photos Than You Ever Thought Possible — With the iPhone You Already Own with Jack Hollingsworth — August 12, 2026

A beginner‑friendly, 4‑hour deep dive into the iPhone’s most essential camera controls

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • 1:00–5:00 PM  

Location: The Commons • 46 Bradford Street • Provincetown, MA 02657

Parking: Public, paid parking available nearby. Coordinated recommendations will be provided.  

Cost: $169 Member / $199 Non-Member

Most people feel a quiet frustration with their iPhone photography. They know the camera is capable of extraordinary images — yet their photos often look flat, blurry, dark, or just… ordinary. The truth is simple: it’s not your eye, and it’s not your creativity. You just haven’t been shown the essential settings and habits that make the biggest difference.

This workshop changes that.

Join photographer, author, and educator Jack Hollingsworth (“iPhoneJack”) for a clear, inspiring, and practical introduction to the 12–15 core features that instantly elevate your photography and video. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just the confidence and clarity you need to finally take control of the world’s most popular camera.

Whether you’re photographing family, travel, food, landscapes, or everyday life on the Cape, you’ll walk away with a faster workflow, a sharper eye, and a deeper understanding of how to make your iPhone work for you — not against you.

What You’ll Learn

In this classroom‑style session, Jack will guide you through the exact settings, controls, and workflows he uses daily on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, 16 Pro Max, and 17 Pro Max. You’ll learn:

• The 5 external hardware buttons — and how they transform your shooting

Side/Power/Wake • Camera Control • Action Button • Volume Up/Down

• How to set up your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Control Center for fast, intentional photography

Fewer taps. Faster access. Better photos.

• The quickest ways to open the Camera app

Swipe left • Camera Control (iPhone 16/17) • Double‑tap back • Action Button

• The smartest ways to trigger the shutter

On‑screen • Volume buttons • Wired headphones • Timer • Bluetooth shutter

• Every essential setting inside the Camera app — what to turn on, what to turn off, and why

Format • Resolution • Flash • Night mode • Live Photo • Aspect Ratio • Exposure • Photographic Styles

• The 6 things Jack checks before every shoot

Update iOS • Find My • iCloud • Clean lenses • Storage • Battery

• Display & Brightness settings that actually matter

Brightness slider • True Tone • Auto‑Lock

• Orientation, resolution, and file format — explained simply

Vertical vs. horizontal • 12/24/48 MP • JPEG/HEIF/ProRAW

• Situational tools and when they’re worth using

ProRAW • ProRes • Apple Log • 24 fps • Variable ND

• Focus and exposure — the two controls that change everything

Tap‑to‑Focus • AE/AF Lock • Drag‑to‑Expose

• Bonus: Jack’s real‑world shooting habits

Why he uses the 1× lens most • How he approaches zoom • The basic gear he carries

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your camera, a faster workflow, and the confidence to start making the best photos and videos of your life.

Who This Workshop Is For

Beginners, casual shooters, travelers, creators, and anyone who wants to finally understand the iPhone camera — without feeling overwhelmed.

About Jack Hollingsworth

Jack Hollingsworth is a photographer, educator, and author with more than 40 years behind the camera. For the past 14 years, he has worked almost exclusively with the iPhone, becoming one of the most trusted and recognizable voices in mobile photography. Known as “iPhoneJack,” he has taught thousands through his books, workshops, courses, and social platforms. His teaching is clear, practical, and rooted in real‑world experience — helping everyday photographers make more intentional, more beautiful, and more meaningful images with the camera they carry every day.

Questions for Jack?  

jack@jackhollingsworth.com

512‑981‑8618