A Blooming Good Shot – Learn Cellphone Photography with Jaco Powell

About this workshop

A Blooming Good Shot – Learn Cellphone Photography with Jaco Powell is designed to help you take much better photos with the camera you always have with you – your phone.

Hosted in the hall of the English church in Douglas, this workshop combines indoor teaching with real-world practice in the dahlia fields during golden hour.

Workshop format

The workshop runs in two parts:

1. Indoor session – theory and practical tips (±3 hours)
   In the FROGG church hall, Jaco will guide you through:

   • How to get the best out of your phone camera

   • Simple settings and focusing tips

   • Light, composition and angles that make a big difference

   • Common mistakes and how to avoid them

   • How to photograph flowers, people and details in a way that feels more intentional

   This part is relaxed and interactive, with time for questions.

2. Golden hour in the dahlia fields – practical session
   After the indoor session, the group will visit the Love Dahlias fields.
   Here you will:

   • Photograph the dahlias during golden hour

   • Practise what you’ve learned with Jaco on hand to help

   • Learn how to handle changing light as the sun goes down

   • Get tips on framing, movement, close-ups and backgrounds in a real flower field

You’ll leave with better images on your phone and a clearer idea of how to think when you take photos in future.

About Jaco & Cape Fox Photography

Jaco is the owner of Cape Fox Photography / Cape Fox Tours & Photography, a photographer and guide with years of experience working in nature and on photographic safaris.

He is used to teaching people at all levels – from beginners to serious hobby photographers – how to see light, compose a shot and work with the camera they have. For A Blooming Good Shot, he adapts that experience to cellphone cameras and flower fields.

At a glance

• Event: A Blooming Good Shot – Cellphone Photography Workshop with Cape Fox

• Host: Jaco – Cape Fox Photography

• Indoor venue: Hall at the English church in Douglas

• Outdoor session: Love Dahlias fields (golden hour)

• Format:

  • ±3 hours indoor theory and practical tips

  • Followed by an on-location shoot in the dahlia fields

• Focus: Getting the best results from your phone camera

• Skill level: Beginner to intermediate – no DSLR required

• Ticket type: Workshop ticket for one person

Who this workshop is for

A Blooming Good Shot is a good choice if you:

• Mostly use your phone to take photos

• Want better pictures of your garden, flowers, family and travels

• Prefer practical, easy-to-apply advice rather than technical jargon

• Are excited to photograph the dahlia fields with some guidance instead of guessing

You don’t need any prior photography training. If you can use your phone, you are welcome.

What you need to bring

• A smartphone with a working camera (fully charged)

• Optional: a small power bank

• Comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for walking in the fields

• A hat and sunscreen for the outdoor part

• A light jacket if it cools down in the evening

What’s included

Your A Blooming Good Shot ticket includes:

• Indoor teaching session with Jaco in the English church hall

• Guided shooting session in the Love Dahlias fields at golden hour

• Practical tips, demonstrations and Q&A

• Access to the dahlia fields for the photography session

Any refreshments and exact timings will be confirmed closer to the festival date.

Important ticket information

• This product is a workshop ticket, not a physical item.

• No parcel will be shipped and courier options at checkout do not apply.

• One ticket admits one person to this cellphone photography workshop.

• Tickets are non-refundable, but you may transfer your ticket to another person if you can no longer attend.

• Full Festival Ticket Terms & Conditions apply.

After checkout you will receive:

1. An order confirmation email from Love Dahlias with your booking details.

2. A follow-up email closer to the festival with the final schedule, the exact starting time at the church hall, and directions to the dahlia fields.

Please use the same name and email address for all your festival bookings so we can keep your reservations together.