Smartphone Photography Class - St James Park

Explore this beautiful Royal Park and you may even catch a glimpse of the wild parakeets or pelicans



2 hours

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

Smartphones at the ready — it's time to discover the beautiful St James Park on this smartphone photography workshop! Taking in the sights and sounds of this royal park, you'll level up your photography skills while photographing some of the local 'wildlife'. Make sure you pack an apple or two in case the wild parakeets are hungry, and you may even bump into the pelicans taking a stroll around the park too.
Whether you're joining a public class solo, bringing along a few friends or hosting a birthday party with a difference, you'll learn some nifty new techniques for framing and shooting amazing photographs, unlocking the potential of the camera you carry with you all the time: your phone.
You'll also pick up some handy editing hints and tips from Jet, including how to bring your snaps to life using the best free photo editing app. Whether you're an aspiring photographer, want creative gifts for mum or even a teambuilding exercise to bring the squad closer together, this unique workshop is sure to tick all your boxes.

Upcoming dates for Smartphone Photography Class - St James Park

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 15 Oct 2026, 4:42am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 24 Oct 2026 and 24 Oct 2026.

  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm
What you'll get
A tour of St James' Park
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.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

by Winston Churchill statue - London, SW1P 3, England

This venue is within walking distance of Westminster and St. James's Park tube stations

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  • 5/5 from Linda Lumb-Evans, attended Sep 2026: Had an enjoyable informative couple of hours in St James Park increasing my knowledge of using my iPhone for photography. It has such a powerful camera that I wanted to make better use of it. Jet was very knowledgeable and helped me tweak the camera settings and how to get the best out of it. There were only 2 people on the smart phone photography course which was great. It was easy to book (I had an gift voucher bought by my daughter for my birthday) and communication with Jet was excellent. She has since sent me a summary of what we covered and notes on how to use a free powerful editing app that we used on the day.(Better that the Apple editing tool and straightforward to use. Would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Steve Lumb-Evans, attended Sep 2026: Really enjoyable afternoon, Jet is very friendly knowledgeable and encouraging and I learnt lots about my iPhone camera and great tips on photography composition
  • 5/5 from Melinda Orum, attended Aug 2026: Mike was fantastic; patient, full of great tips on composition/editing and able to structure the session for beginners. Booked last minute, my 11 year old and I ended up having a class on our own which was huge fun and very informative. Would definitely do again!
  • 5/5 from Jonathan Lau, attended Jul 2026: Stellar! Very approachable and fun way to learn some great skills
  • 5/5 from Shivani Gupta, attended May 2026: Such a lovely way to spend the afternoon. I took my 13yrs old neice along and we came away feeling like our knowledge of what smartphones can do was excelerated.
  • 5/5 from Jacqui Blazeka, attended Mar 2026: I had a great lesson with Jet. I got lucky and was alone on the class so was able to focus on what I wanted to get out of it specifically. Lots of useful tips to get the most out of photos on my phone
  • 5/5 from Justyna von der Heyden, attended Oct 2025: It was amazing, as always! That's my third class with Jet and it never fails to amaze me. You'll not only learn all the cool techniques and functionalities on your smartphone, but also how to slow down and appreciate the little details in life. Definitely worth a try.
  • 5/5 from Gianluca Iezzi, attended Oct 2025: Insightful. Great time with Jet
  • 5/5 from Rachel Campbell, attended Aug 2025: Jet was an amazing instructor! She is a professional photographer, who really knows how to use a smartphone camera! I was fortunate to have a private class, and she was bubbling with information - really infectious. We had a lovely afternoon at St James Park, and really enjoyed spending time with the pelicans. I can’t recommend Jet enough! She is a top notch instructor, and fun to be with!!
  • 5/5 from Lena van Doorn, attended Jul 2025: I did get some nice tips and tricks and definitely will improve my future pics. Jen was great to give the guidance, even given I was her only participant. Thank you! Before and after!
  • 5/5 from Natasa Simonic, attended Jul 2025: I had an amazing experience in today’s photography class! Since I was the only participant, it felt incredibly personalised, which made it even more special. Jet was very kind and welcoming, and shared so many interesting and helpful tips that I’m excited to start applying in my photography. I learned a lot and felt really supported throughout the session. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from David Bailey, attended Jun 2025: Had a great couple of hours walking around St James park with Jet, who had loads of great tips on how to get the best out of our iphones. A very well put togehther and thoughtful tour. Thanks!
  • 5/5 from Maud Leloup, attended May 2025: We had a corporate Safari session in St James's Park for a team of 10. It was really fun and the team absolutely loved it. We all learnt so much about our own phones and had a lot of fun in the process. Jet is super knowledgeable and engaging. I would definitely recommend for anyone who is looking for something a little different than the usual team activity. Super entertanining and also suitable for almost everyone!
  • 5/5 from Madeleine Perham, attended Jul 2024: Fabulous, tons of practical tools with an emailed list afterwards and lots of personalised tips for an upcoming event where I want to take some photos
  • 5/5 from Inès Lesieux, attended Mar 2024: Had the best experience with Jeannette and would've never thought I would learn so much within a 2 hours stroll. I'm a content creator myself, and I've been using my phone for the past 6 years to create, but her insight and experience were so enriching. From little tips to life-changing perspectives on photography, I could not recommend it more. Also, it feels great to be around such a kind and devoted human being. Left as inspired as ever. Thank you for having me!
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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