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Jet Black Squares
Jet Black Squareslocal_activity classes: Smartphone Photography • Photography
Jet is the founder and Creative Director of Jet Black Squares. Combining her former teaching career in the East End of London with a more recent corporate photography business of 13 years, she has created a hub for everything creative surrounding the smartphone. Jet Black Squares offer Smartphone Safaris all over the country, with a trusted band of associates who deliver workshops to an exceptionally high standard. More locations coming soon.
Classes
Rye Smartphone Photography Workshop
Only 2 dates left
Rye
1 to 20 guests
£55
Hastings Smartphone Photography Workshop
Only 2 dates left
Hastings
1 to 20 guests
£55
Battle Smartphone Photography Workshop
Only 1 date left
Battle
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Workshop - Hitchin
5.0 (6)
Only 2 dates left
Hitchin
1 to 10 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Workshop - Hertford
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Hertford
1 to 10 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class: Verulamium Park
5.0 (17)
Runs regularly
St Albans
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Workshop - Brocket Hall (Grounds)
5.0 (3)
Only 2 dates left
Lemsford
1 to 20 guests
£55
Winchester Mindful Smartphone Photography
5.0 (3)
Runs regularly
Winchester
1 to 20 guests
£55
ICM iPhone Photography Workshop - Lymington
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Lymington
1 to 10 guests
£55
ICM iPhone Photography Workshop - the New Forest
Only 1 date left
Brockenhurst
1 to 10 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class: Portsmouth
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Portsmouth
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class - Boscastle
Runs regularly
Boscastle
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Workshop - Woodstock
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Woodstock
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Workshop - Oxford
4.9 (15)
Only 2 dates left
Oxford
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class - Manchester
5.0 (22)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class: South Bank
5.0 (63)
Runs regularly
Blackfriars
/ Mobile
1 to 15 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class: London Bridge
5.0 (40)
Runs regularly
Bankside
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class: King's Cross
5.0 (35)
Runs regularly
Kings Cross
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class: Soho and Chinatown
5.0 (29)
Runs regularly
Westminster
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class: Barbican
5.0 (20)
Runs regularly
Farringdon
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Workshop - Covent Garden
5.0 (15)
Runs regularly
Covent Garden
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class - St James Park
5.0 (12)
Runs regularly
Pimlico
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class: Brick Lane
5.0 (16)
Runs regularly
Liverpool Street
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class: City of London
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Fenchurch Street
/ Mobile
1 to 15 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Workshop - Greenwich Park
4.8 (5)
Only 2 dates left
Greenwich
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class: London Olympic Park
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Bethnal Green
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Workshop - Brutalist Thamesmead
5.0 (2)
Only 2 dates left
Abbey Wood
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Workshop - Greenwich Peninsula
5.0 (1)
Only 2 dates left
Greenwich
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Workshop - Maritime Greenwich
4.7 (3)
Only 2 dates left
Maze Hill
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Workshop - Royal Arsenal, Woolwich
Only 2 dates left
Woolwich
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Videography Workshop - Kings Cross
5.0 (4)
Only 2 dates left
Kings Cross
1 to 10 guests
£145
Smartphone Videography Workshop - the Southbank
5.0 (4)
Only 2 dates left
London Bridge
1 to 10 guests
£145
Smartphone Videography Workshop - Greenwich Peninsula
5.0 (1)
Only 2 dates left
Greenwich
1 to 10 guests
£145
Southbank Low Light / Night Time Smartphone Safari
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Seven Dials
1 to 20 guests
£65
Smartphone Food Photography Workshop
Only 1 date left
Camden Town
1 to 10 guests
£95
Smartphone Photography Class: Capture the Perfect Selfie
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Kings Cross
1 to 10 guests
£150
London Christmas Lights Smartphone Photography Class
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
Oxford Street
1 to 20 guests
£65
Private Smartphone Photography Workshop
4.9 (7)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
1 to 6 guests
£55 - £295
Couples' Private Smartphone Photography Workshop
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
Comes to you
1 on 1
£295
Glasgow Smartphone Photography Workshop
4.8 (6)
Runs regularly
Glasgow
1 to 10 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class - Bude
Runs regularly
The Wharf
1 to 20 guests
£55
Edinburgh Smartphone Photography Workshop
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 10 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Class - Deal
5.0 (6)
Only 2 dates left
Deal
1 to 10 guests
£55
Margate Smartphone Photography Workshop
5.0 (3)
Only 2 dates left
Margate
1 to 20 guests
£55
Bristol Harbourside Smartphone Photography Workshop
4.9 (17)
Runs regularly
Bristol
1 to 20 guests
£55
Bristol Old City Smartphone Photography Workshop
Only 2 dates left
Bristol
1 to 20 guests
£55
Bristol Marina and Boatyard Smartphone Photography Workshop
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Bristol
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Workshop - Shoreham-by-Sea
Runs regularly
Shoreham-by-Sea
1 to 20 guests
£55
Smartphone Photography Workshop - Brighton
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Brighton
1 to 20 guests
£55
Bath Smartphone Photography Workshop
5.0 (4)
Only 2 dates left
Bath
1 to 20 guests
£55
Meet Jet Black Squares
See sights like you’ve never seen them before with Jet Black Squares, where the art of expression meets the simplicity of your smartphone.
Jet, the Creative Director, combines her teaching background in London's East End with a decade of corporate photography experience. The result? A novice-friendly nationwide string of 'Smartphone Safaris', where your creativity takes center stage and you can learn to use simply what's in your pocket as a powerful tool for artistic exploration – sign us up!
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Photography can help you slow down...
"I think it was Rankin who said, 'forget about it being a phone and start thinking of it as being a camera. And once you do that, you become a photographer.'
Instead of the usual snap-and-stash routine, take a beat to really think about the shot. It's not just about taking a picture; it's about capturing the essence of the moment. In our workshops, we often jazz things up with those handy clip-on macro lenses. Picture this: controlling your breath, getting up close, nailing that focus – it's a game-changer, making you appreciate the world around you in a whole new light. This shift isn't just about photography either; it's a ticket to slowing down completely."
I create a nurturing workshop environment by…
“Oh, I don't know about nurturing but it's fun! We roam around London or wherever, and it's an exciting, creative adventure, even if it only leads us to a car park. There, we find inspiration in weeds poking through, the play of light, intriguing shadows... anything!
My mantra? Make the ordinary extraordinary. It's about training your brain and eyes to see things differently; being creative means walking down a street and suddenly noticing the reflection of a building in a window. People often say, "I hadn't even noticed that before," so I think it's more about helping to unleash that creativity than being nurturing."
My most heartwarming student moment ever...
"It has to be when an eight-year-old and her grandma teamed up, eagerly showing me the picture they took – a simple flower. The pride beaming from both of them was just incredible, and
this moment perfectly captures what we're all about. It goes beyond generations, creating a shared experience and dream. So, for me, that single moment beautifully encapsulates the essence of what we do.”
Helping others tap into their creativity makes me...
“Happy. I love it. I love my job. Witnessing the sheer delight on people's faces is priceless, especially when they walk in unsure of what to expect. Many, especially from ClassBento, just want to try something different, like a girls' day out, without a clear plan. Yet, by the end, as they edit their photos, the transformation is incredible. They're exclaiming, "I took this, look at that!" It's moments like these that reassure me that this job, this business, is making a real impact.
Sure, it's not rocket science, and it's not saving lives, but it is about encouraging people to tap into their creativity. The best part? You don't need pricey equipment to keep the creative journey going.
My top tip for photography beginners...
“Change your perspective! Don’t just do the standard chest-height shots. Instead, try turning your phone upside down – seriously, most of my photos are taken that way. By doing this, you'll discover beauty in unexpected places, and once you find it, you can craft a unique picture that stems from that newfound perspective. It's all about seeing the world a bit differently.”
Smartphone photography is a budget friendly craft...
“Sure, phones themselves can be pricey, but nearly everyone already has one. The beauty of it is that you don't need to invest in a fancy DSLR, lenses, and all the extras – I'm all about making photography accessible to everyone.
The most expensive item in our kit? A little clip-on macro lens we sell for around £10. What you can capture with it is absolutely incredible, and it's proof that you don't need deep pockets to dive into the world of smartphone photography.”
The biggest transformations I see are...
"It's all about people feeling proud and excited about the photos they've captured. The joy is contagious – I often receive pictures from folks saying, "Look, I took this on holiday, isn't it amazing?" The connection doesn't end there; people stay in touch.
These transformations go beyond photography. I hear stories of stress melting away as someone captures a raindrop, and that, to me, is what it's all about. It's the little moments that make a big impact.”
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