Smartphone Photography Class: Soho and Chinatown

Go off the beaten track at this smartphone safari in London.



2 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 3 to 20
  £55

Looking for fun new things to do in London? Grab your smartphone and get creative at this photography workshop! Guided by an experienced local photographer, you'll discover some hidden gems in the nooks and crannies of the iconic Soho and Chinatown areas. Whether you're after unique gifts for an adventurous friend or a day out with a difference, this class is a brilliant way to see London from a new perspective.
As you make your way through the city, you'll pick up some nifty techniques for finding, framing and snapping amazingly artistic photos — you might be surprised by how much you can do with a simple phone camera!
Your enthusiastic guide will also be on hand to offer handy editing hints, including how to make the most of your favourite shots using an intuitive, free photo editing app. By the end of the session, you'll have a wealth of awe-inspiring snaps to grace your social media feeds, or even print and have framed on the wall. It's a brilliant way to feel a deeper connection with these vibrant, eclectic London communities.

Upcoming dates for Smartphone Photography Class: Soho and Chinatown

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 14 Oct 2026, 7:24am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

6 upcoming dates between 16 Oct 2026 and 19 Feb 2027.

  • Fri 16 Oct 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 3pm-5pm
  • Fri 27 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm
  • Fri 15 Jan 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Fri 29 Jan 2027, 2:30pm-4:30pm
  • Fri 19 Feb 2027, 2:30pm-4:30pm
What you'll get
  • A tour of iconic London landmarks and off-beat locales.
  • Tips to get the best photos out of your smartphone.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself, your smartphone and a comfy pair of shoes.
Location

Westminster

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 30 miles of Westminster, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Alan Heald, attended Aug 2026: Ended up switching to the Barbican due to the weather which worked really well. Really informative 2 hours - learnt a lot which we'll now put into practice. Thanks Jet
  • 5/5 from Zanele Mahlangu, attended Mar 2026: What a wonderful class we had! Very detailed and we learned a lot and took some great shots. Highly recommend!!
  • 5/5 from Emma Butcher, attended Feb 2026: We had a great time on the tour! Learnt lots about different settings for your phone and new techniques for photos and editing. Would recommend to anyone.
  • 5/5 from Michelle Persaud, attended Feb 2026: Had a great photography safari with Mike. Class was informative right from the start. Lots of good tips given throughout and he was very engaging and patient with us. The time really whizzed by. We enjoyed the editing session too. Would definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from James Thompson, attended Dec 2025: We had a great time exploring Soho and learning how and when to use the many phone features we never knew we had. Everyone was in great spirit and Jet explained things perfectly. Would highly recommend to anyone wishing to improve their pictures and equally for those looking to enhance their approach to photography.
  • 5/5 from Stefanie Eissner, attended Nov 2025: Amazing time with our guide, new perspectives on capturing the world, very knowledgeable on settings and editing for the extra bit of sparkle, really enjoyed it, approachable guide and interactive course - thank you, loved it.
  • 5/5 from Jemma Goulds, attended Sep 2025: Great - learnt loads about my phone camera!
  • 5/5 from Ian Liddington, attended Aug 2025: A great, easy to understand, course. Introduced me to some really useful tips for taking photos with my phone plus a whole world of functionality I didn't know existed! A useful and fun way to spend an afternoon in Soho and Chinatown.
  • 5/5 from Laura Vincent, attended May 2025: This was a fantastic class, really enjoyable and we learnt so much. Jet is so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and encouraging. She adapted her advice based on the different devices we had so everyone was included. This was a wonderful way to spend a few hours on a sunny Saturday afternoon, I’d recommend Jet’s classes to anyone!
  • 5/5 from Gianluca Iezzi, attended May 2025: I had a fantastic experience with this photography course! The teacher is incredibly friendly, easygoing, and always available to help. She has a deep knowledge of both iPhone and Samsung camera features, and she gives tailored advice to help each student make the most of their device. What I appreciated the most were her tips: simple yet insightful, never obvious, and truly valuable. Thanks to her guidance, I’ve significantly improved my ability to take beautiful photos in urban settings. Highly recommended for anyone looking to level up their mobile photography skills!
  • 5/5 from Vittoria Martone, attended Mar 2025: Jet was absolutely amazing! She didn’t just help us set up our phones—she opened our eyes to the incredible power we had right at our fingertips. With her tips, I discovered how to capture the perfect shot and see the world from a whole new perspective. Who knew a simple phone could be such a game-changer? Hands down, the best experience so far!
  • 5/5 from Gosia Sienna, attended Mar 2025: The smartphone photography class was a fantastic gift! I thoroughly enjoyed it, and the tips provided were incredibly useful. Jeanette explained everything clearly, and I’ve already noticed an improvement in my photos. I’d highly recommend this class to anyone looking to take better photos with their phone!
  • 5/5 from Linda Malerba, attended Mar 2025: I really enjoyed the course and would recommend it to others. I had my mobile for 5 years + and never knew certain things such as never maximise or minimise your screen when taking picture but use the proper settings, taking photos by mirroring from a silver table, a pool of water or pressed against a building. Most importantly the teacher Jeanette WAS EXCELLENT!!! Really nice and knowledgeable. I would take this again.
  • 5/5 from Michael Evans, attended Mar 2025: We had a brilliant time and picked up so many useful tips to make our photography really stand out. The class was at a really nice pace and Jet was very knowledgeable and made it very enjoyable. Thankyou
  • 5/5 from Clare Linden, attended Mar 2025: Totally brilliant 2 hours. So many top tips Thank you
  • 5/5 from Tobi, attended Feb 2025: Our Photo Safari in Soho and China Town was a birthday present from my wife. We met up with Jet on the morning and was amazed that within 10 minutes she had shown us new ways of looking at the world and started taking much more interesting photos. Half way through our Safari, we popped in to a warm coffee shop to be shown how to edit our photos. Wow is all I can say. With a few clicks we were able to turn our shots into truly amazing images. Once we had warmed up is was back out into the wilds of Soho to use what we'd learnt to make more memories. All I can say is Jet was really engaging, enthusiastic and clearly loves what she does. The day was a brilliant introduction to how to make more beautiful photos and as a result memories. So thank you Jet. I'll definitely be shouting from the rooftops about Jet Black Squares.
  • 5/5 from George Edwards, attended Feb 2025: Jet was lovely and friendly, and full of photography knowledge and amazing tips and tricks. I love photography so have taken loads of photos on my phone over the years, but I learned a lot and now will be able to take even better ones! I really enjoyed walking round Soho, and even from the very beginning Jet had us thinking about different perspectives to consider which made the day so much fun! Would 100% recommend :)
  • 5/5 from Anna Levene, attended Nov 2024: Great afternoon with Jet on her Soho and Chinatown phonography “safari”. Full of tips and tricks on how to compose distinctive, eye-catching images, Jet’s also a whizz on in-phone photo editing, to give your shots that polished, professional look. All in all a fun, relaxed, yet informative few hours. I can highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Joey Yung, attended Jun 2024: Jet is professional and patient to answer all my questions! The tour was fun and I learnt super practical iphone camera skills.
  • 5/5 from Rushika Perera, attended Apr 2024: Amazing photography course! We learnt a lot of different techniques and received helpful tips and tricks. Super happy with the way our photos turned out. I would recommend this course to anyone :)
  • 5/5 from Jessica Nastasi, attended Nov 2023: What an incredible day spent with Jet. She was knowledgeable, fun, and adapted her session to our needs. We hope to work with her again soon. I wish we did this a long time ago Book her, you won’t regret it.
  • 5/5 from Rob Cooper, attended Oct 2023: Jet is very warm and welcoming - and answered all my newbie questions. We got some great, immediately-useable advice and the quality of our pics has improved significantly. It's turned me from someone who rarely takes pics (as I don't think I take very good ones) to someone who's looking to apply what they've learned knowing they can take _better_ pics. Given your phone is almost-always on you, I highly recommend everyone does this. Worst-case scenario - you'll have some good company while checking out a vibrant part of London. Almost-certain cenario - you'll do that and come away with several tweaks that will immiedately up your photography game. Thanks, Jet!
  • 5/5 from Maja Hecimovic, attended Aug 2023: I enjoyed this class and learned some new tips and tricks when taling photos with my mobile phone.
  • 5/5 from Brianne Evans, attended Jul 2023: Really enjoyable course. The route was well planned, we learned a lot about how to use our iPhone cameras, and we got to enjoy a bit of central London. We would definitely do this again.
  • 5/5 from Geeta Ramanathan, attended Apr 2023: Jet is great! She's efficient and you definitely walk away knowing how to take better photos in one fun and relaxed afternoon
  • 5/5 from Fiona Rowiaie, attended Mar 2023: I absolutely loved this class and learned so much! Jet is an excellent teacher and clearly passionate about smartphone photography. She helped me set up my phone to get the best from it and then we went on a very interesting tour of Soho, China Town and Carnaby Street, stopping along the way to take different shots. She gave me so many tips on looking for different perspectives, setting up shots to tell a story, playing with camera angles and using the settings to get different effects. We ended up in a coffee shop where she taught me various ways to edit my photos and I'm so happy with the results. I can highly recommend this class and I'm already looking to schedule another with the same teacher.
  • 5/5 from Anupa Tailor, attended Oct 2022: Amazing class. Even if you use your smart phone everyday to take pictures. There is always something on your camera which you might not have known about. This is what I learnt on the course and I had taken some amazing images. Thank you so much for this enjoyable experience.
  • 5/5 from Orna Assayag, attended Oct 2022: I participated in a smartphone photography tour with Jeanette, A charming instructor with a desire to guide and explain in detail the possibilities of using a mobile including processing and editing over a cup of hot coffee. The weather was wonderful and allowed for fascinating photography, the results are interesting and instructive. At the end she send us by email all the documentation of the training, well done
  • 5/5 from Jessica Kusnierek, attended Aug 2022: Really enjoyed this classI did learn a lot, it was so much fun and Jet is just great! Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Jack Chaston, attended Apr 2022: Jet was great. Very helpful - lots of tips and advice. Will definitely recommend to others
Your teacher

Jet Black Squares
Jet Black Squares

5.0 (465)
female Women-owned

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 guides who deliver workshops to an exceptionally high standard. More locations coming soon.

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