Phone Photography Workshop

Phone Photography Workshop

photography, smartphone, Workshop

Your phone is capable. Your results just haven’t caught up yet.

How to Improve Your Photography Using Your Mobile Phone

You’ll be shown exactly what to fix and you’ll see the difference within minutes.

This isn’t a classroom.
Maximum two people per session.

book your place

and see the difference straight away.

“Limited seats available Saturday & Sunday”

Who This Is For

If you’re running a small business and your product photos look:

• flat and dull 
• unclear or muddy
• inconsistent shot to shot

then this is for you.

You don’t need a camera course. You just need to know what you’re missing.

book your place

and see the difference straight away.

The Aim Of The Session

This workshop is not about turning anyone into a professional photographer.

It is simply about helping you recognise one of the most important ingredients in photography – Light.
Once you begin to notice it, the camera you already carry in your pocket becomes far more capable than you realised.

You already have a capable camera.
The issue is how it’s being used.

The colours fall flat. The subject feels lifeless. The image doesn’t hold the moment.

Fix these, and your images improve immediately.

– You’ll begin to see where to stand.
– Where to place your subject.
– How to light the subject.
– When the light is working.
– What to include, and what to leave out.

Mobile Photography is Problem Solving

Using your phone properly isn’t about having the latest device. It’s about knowing what to fix.

Most poor photos come down to a few things:

– The light is wrong
– The angle is off
– The background is distracting
– The timing is missed

Fix these, and your photos improve instantly.

Get It Right First

A strong photograph is built before you press the button. Then Refine, Don’t Rescue

Yes, we edit. But editing is not there to fix bad photos. It’s there to finish good ones.

– A small exposure adjustment
– A cleaner crop
– touch of contrast
– A simple edit in Snapseed

That’s all it should take when the photo is right to begin with.

book your place

and see the difference straight away.

Workshop Details

How to Improve Your Photos Captured With Your Mobile Phone

What You’ll Learn

This is practical. No theory for the sake of it.

You’ll learn how to:

See and use light, natural or artificial
Compose quickly and clearly
Make better decisions on the spot
Edit your images simply and effectively

No jargon. No BS. Just what works.

Location
BL6 Studios
Hampson Street
Horwich
BL6 7JH

Group size
Maximum of TWO participants

Duration
Around 120 Minutes

Cost: £47

 

Franki Beddows | Bolton Artist

Franki Beddows | Bolton Artist

Summer 2025, Uncategorized

Franki Beddows | Bolton Artist

Franki Beddows

Franki Beddows

Artist

I paint to get lost. It’s the moment of flow—where shapes, shadows and textures start to whisper—that keeps pulling me back to the canvas. In those early layers of acrylic, faces, figures, and strange little creatures begin to reveal themselves. I never go looking for them; I just listen. My inner voice takes the lead, and I follow.

I use whatever’s needed—tools, brushes, even my fingers—to build the story. Every painting is a kind of emotional archaeology, where something hidden gets brought to the surface. Sometimes it’s a feeling, other times a full-blown narrative I never expected.

The subjects can feel eerie or unsettling, and I’m good with that. I’ve always had a love for the macabre. As a kid, I’d sneak downstairs to catch horror films with my dad or borrow all the ghost books from the school library. That fascination with the darker edges of life has never left me.

It’s all part of the human experience—the dark and the light. We carry both. My work is just one way of letting it all speak.

Memories Of Southport Sunset

 

Memories of a Southport Sunset holds a different kind of darkness – quieter, more contemplative. There’s no menace here, but a weight all the same.

The fiery sky, almost surreal in its intensity, glows behind the silhouetted treeline like something long remembered—vivid but softened by time.

That green foreground, layered and tactile, carries a sense of stillness and waiting, like a place you once knew but now only revisit in dreams.

This is still unmistakably Franki – expressive, unpolished, emotionally honest but with an invitation rather than a challenge.

It’s a gothic nostalgia: something beautiful with a slight ache in its bones. The kind of painting that stays with you not because it shouts, but because it hums with memory.

Artwork Title: Memories Of A Southport Sunset
Artist: Franki Beddows
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 25cm x 30cm
Price: £75
Presentation: Unframed, ready to hang

Being Consumed

 

A visceral dive into the subconscious, Being Consumed captures that raw, chaotic edge where inner turmoil and haunting memory collide. The central figures distorted, ghostlike, and almost puppet-like in expression seem to be caught mid-sentence, mid-scream, mid-thought.

There is a sense of stillness and violence coexisting. Behind them, barely concealed in shadow, lurk creatures with glowing eyes—watching, waiting, whispering.

Franki leans unapologetically into the strange and the unsettling, bringing forward stories that many would rather keep buried.

This piece, like much of her work, doesn’t offer comfort  – it invites confrontation. It’s a mirror to the things we often ignore: the ache, the scream, the faceless watchers we carry around inside.

Artwork Title: Being Consumed
Artist: Franki Beddows
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 40cm x 30cm
Price: £95
Presentation: Unframed, ready to hang

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Patrick Taylor | Bolton Artist

Patrick Taylor | Bolton Artist

Exhibiting Artist, Summer 2025

Patrick Taylor

Patrick Taylor

Artist

 

Both these pieces were manually drawn on-screen (by hand, no filters or digital assistance).

Patrick Taylor is a visual artist now based in Bolton, working across painting, drawing, and design. A graduate of Manchester College of Art & Design, his creative foundation was laid in architecture — something that still informs the structure and rhythm of his artistic practice today.

His work draws on memory, imagination, and observation — building thoughtful, often atmospheric pieces that sit between the real and the abstract. Patrick’s connection to Bolton runs deep, with a family legacy rooted in the area, and his current practice continues to engage with that sense of place and personal history.

Learn More About Patrick on his webpage

Patrick Taylor Art

Learn more about Patrick and his process of creating his artwork

Flowers in Glass Vase

 

Artwork Title: Flowers in Glass Vase
Artist: Patrick Taylor
Medium: high-resolution archival print
Size: 62cm x 64cm
Price: £185
Presentation: Open edition. Professionally framed under art glass – Loose prints available on request –  £65

Manually drawn on-screen (by hand, no filters or digital assistance).

Story Book

 

Artwork Title: Story Book
Artist: Patrick Taylor
Medium: high-resolution archival print
Size: 62cm x 72cm
Price: £245
Presentation: Open edition. Professionally framed under art glass – Loose prints available on request –  £65

Manually drawn on-screen (by hand, no filters or digital assistance).

Hot Day

 

Artwork Title: Hot Day
Artist: Patrick Taylor
Medium: high-resolution archival print
Size: 56cm x 80cm
Price: £275
Presentation: Open edition. Professionally framed under art glass – Loose prints available on request –  £65

Manually drawn on-screen (by hand, no filters or digital assistance).

Looking

 

Artwork Title: Looking
Artist: Patrick Taylor
Medium: high-resolution archival print
Size: 62cm x 80cm
Price: £275
Presentation: Open edition. Professionally framed under art glass – Loose prints available on request –  £65

Manually drawn on-screen (by hand, no filters or digital assistance).

Why not take a look at the others exhibiting this summer

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Rob Edmondson | Chorley Artist

Rob Edmondson | Chorley Artist

Exhibiting Artist, Summer 2025

Rob Edmondson | Chorley Artist

Rob Edmondson

Rob Edmondson

Artist

 

Rob Edmondson is a Lancashire-based landscape artist with a deep-rooted passion for capturing the shifting moods of the British countryside. Working predominantly in acrylics, his work draws inspiration from the wild moorlands, coastal paths, and quiet valleys of the North West.

With a background in graphic design and fine art, Rob brings a keen eye for composition and light.

His paintings carry a sense of stillness, solitude, and familiarity—offering the viewer both comfort and contemplation.

Rob is one of the featured artists in the Harvest Of Visions summer exhibition at BL6 Studios, Horwich.

Instagram: @lancashirelandscapeart
Website: lancashirelandscapeart.co.uk

The Inn at Whitewell

A bright, clear day on the River Hodder, with the Inn at Whitewell standing proudly on the bank. The architecture is detailed and familiar, nestled into the hillside and surrounded by trees coming into leaf.

A near-perfect mirror in the still water, interrupted only by the ripples of the river’s gentle flow.

The light is crisp, the air feels fresh, and there’s a sense of contentment — as if nothing needs to happen here, except the quiet passing of time and water. 

 

Artwork Title: The Inn at Whitewell
Artist: Rob Edmondson
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 58cm x 84cm
Price: £650
Presentation: framed, ready to hang

Isolation

In this painting, Rob Edmondson offers us a quiet moment of stillness and distance. A solitary house sits at the edge of a clearing, partially hidden by bare trees and encroaching mist.

The golden bracken and rust-coloured grasses hint at late autumn, just before winter takes hold. Lichen-covered stones dot the foreground, leading your eye gently toward the home.

Behind it, the pine forest fades into soft grey, giving a sense of depth and remoteness.

 

Artwork Title: Isolation
Artist: Rob Edmondson
Medium: Limited Edition framed print
Size: 72cm x 89cm
Price: £320
Presentation: framed, ready to hang

Ashness

 

This painting shows Ashness Bridge, one of the Lake District’s best-known views. The old stone bridge sits over a fast-moving stream, surrounded by rocks and trees bursting with autumn colours — oranges, golds, and deep browns.

Just beyond the tree line lies Derwentwater, a wide, peaceful lake, and in the far distance stands Skiddaw — one of the tallest mountains in England. The hills are softened by mist, adding a quiet feeling to the scene.

The painting makes you feel like you’re standing right there — listening to the water rush, the leaves rustle, and the wind brush past. It captures a calm moment in nature, filled with colour and life.

 

Artwork Title: Ashness
Artist: Rob Edmondson
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 68cm x 68cm
Price: £650
Presentation: square format framed, ready to hang

Lake Fells

 

This is the view from the summit of Catbells, looking north toward Skiddaw — one of the Lake District’s highest peaks. Below, Derwentwater glistens between wooded shores and scattered islands. The rich patchwork of fields, ridges, and rock are painted with bold, expressive strokes. Light dances across the landscape, revealing the drama and depth of this wild northern view. It’s a moment of awe, captured with colour and clarity.

Artwork Title: Lake Fells
Artist: Rob Edmondson
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 70cm x 70cm
Price: £650
Presentation: square format framed, ready to hang

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Janette Byrne | Featured Artist Summer 2025

Janette Byrne | Featured Artist Summer 2025

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Janette Byrne | Featured Artist Summer 2025

Janette Byrne

Janette Byrne

Artist

 

Janette Byrne (Jb Art) is a local artist who graduated with a Masters in Fine Art at the University of Greater Manchester. She has exhibited widely in the UK and has had several works accepted to go through to the Royal Academy Summer exhibition … and has Sold there.                            
     Janette’s current work ethic is far removed from the detailed processes of completing Fine Art Degrees and by popular request she is enjoying painting frivolous flowers and animals… She hopes you enjoy her display.

Cyclamen

 

Cyclamen Sky is a serene study in poise and quiet beauty. The delicate, sweeping petals of the cyclamen unfold like ribbons in the breeze, their soft blush and ivory tones set against a vivid, sky-blue background.

There’s a gentle rhythm here. The graceful arcs of stem and bud dancing upward with a quiet, contemplative energy.

Painted in acrylics on canvas board and measuring 27 x 27 cm, this piece is framed in clean white that lifts the natural palette. Cyclamen, with their distinctive nodding blooms, have long been associated with inner strength, devotion, and understated grace. This painting captures that spirit perfectly — a sense of calm resilience held within soft, flowing forms.

Artwork Title: Cyclamen Sky
Artist: Janette Byrne
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Board
Size: 27cm x 27cm
Price: £45
Presentation: framed, ready to display

Floral Display

 

A joyful explosion of colour, this oil-on-board painting celebrates the abundant beauty of a freshly gathered bouquet. Janette Byrne’s expressive brushwork and bold colour palette evoke a spontaneous, almost celebratory energy—as though the flowers are still dancing from being placed in the soft blue background and rounded vase.

The art creates a calm contrast, allowing the florals to sing with life.

Artwork Title: Frivolous Flowers
Artist: Janette Byrne
Medium: Oil on Canvas Board
Size: 28cm x 33cm
Price: £70
Presentation: framed, ready to display

Fuchsia Tangle

 

An exuberant celebration of nature’s drama, Fuchsia Tangle draws the viewer into a vibrant undergrowth where oversized fuchsia blooms hang like whispered secrets among thick, wild grasses.

The artist’s expressive brushwork and bold colour palette turn this delicate flower into something untamed and defiant.

Each pink petal edged in crimson and softened with lilac pops against a backdrop of sun-soaked greens and flashes of aqua, suggesting a humid garden or lush tropical border alive with energy.

Painted in acrylic on canvas board and set in a clean white frame with a subtle blush mount, this 5×7″ piece delivers colour therapy in compact form

Artwork Title: Fuchsia Tangle
Artist: Janette Byrne
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Board
Size: 13cm x 18cm
Price: £30
Presentation: framed, ready to display

Fuchsia Tangle

 

An exuberant celebration of nature’s drama, Fuchsia Tangle draws the viewer into a vibrant undergrowth where oversized fuchsia blooms hang like whispered secrets among thick, wild grasses.

The artist’s expressive brushwork and bold colour palette turn this delicate flower into something untamed and defiant.

Each pink petal edged in crimson and softened with lilac pops against a backdrop of sun-soaked greens and flashes of aqua, suggesting a humid garden or lush tropical border alive with energy.

Painted in acrylic on canvas board and set in a clean white frame with a subtle blush mount, this 5×7″ piece delivers colour therapy in compact form

Artwork Title: Fuchsia Tangle
Artist: Janette Byrne
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Board
Size: 13cm x 18cm
Price: £30
Presentation: framed, ready to display

Other works by Janette

Fauvism Lemons

Daisies

Fauvism Sunflower

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