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Samsung Galaxy Owners of the World, Unite — A 2‑Hour Virtual Photo Safari with E. David Luria
A focused, two‑hour Zoom workshop that walks Samsung Galaxy users through in‑phone exposure, focus and composition tools so you can make stronger photographs from home.
Samsung Galaxy Owners of the World, Unite — A 2‑Hour Virtual Photo Safari with E. David Luria.
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Join a unique virtual photo safari designed exclusively for Samsung Galaxy users: a two‑hour Zoom session led by architectural photographer E. David Luria that demonstrates the Galaxy camera’s Pro Mode, exposure and focus controls, white‑balance tools and compositional tricks so you can elevate your photography without leaving your living room.
Washington Photo Safari offers a one-of-a-kind virtual experience crafted specifically for Samsung Galaxy smartphone users. Led by seasoned photographer E. David Luria, this 2-hour Zoom session transforms your home into a vibrant learning environment for smartphone photography. While not a traditional outdoor adventure, this virtual safari immerses participants in the art of capturing stunning images, with focus on unlocking the full potential of Galaxy camera features. E. David Luria guides attendees through exposure control, focus techniques, and composition tips, helping to elevate their skills from the comfort of their own space.
What's truly special about this experience is its accessibility and tailored instruction, designed to improve your photo craft regardless of your location. The session also offers insights into the latest Galaxy camera innovations, making it a perfect fit for tech-savvy adventurers and photography enthusiasts alike. Washington Photo Safari is based in the greater Washington, D.C. area, and their approach makes high-quality, professional-level photography education available to everyone. Whether you're a casual shutterbug or aspiring photojournalist, this virtual safari provides practical skills you can immediately apply to your outdoor or indoor shots.
This experience highlights how technology can bring adventure into everyday life, sharpening your eye for compelling images. It’s an innovative way to engage with your outdoor environment through photography—whether you’re capturing breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, or candid moments during your outdoor trips. Join Washington Photo Safari’s session to turn your Galaxy into a powerful storytelling tool and bring new perspective to your outdoor adventures.
Route Schematic
Session schematic
A short sequence of live demos and guided practice takes you from login to applied composition and Q&A.
Zoom login and orientation
Participants join from their computers; Zoom login information is sent after registration and the session begins with an orientation to the workshop flow.
Live demo: exposure, focus and Kelvin meter
The instructor demonstrates Pro Mode features — including the Kelvin color‑temperature meter, exposure compensation and manual shutter/ISO settings — on a Galaxy phone.
Modes, lenses and in‑phone editing
Coverage of special modes (night, food), wide‑angle and telephoto capabilities, blur sliders, distortion control and the phone’s edit controls for finishing images.
Composition tips and Q&A
Practical composition guidance followed by participant questions and application tips for making stronger photographs with the Galaxy camera.
This is a virtual, seated session best suited to participants who have a late‑model Samsung Galaxy smartphone and a computer with Zoom access; bring your phone and login from the comfort of your home.
What the day feels like
What the virtual safari feels like
Over two concentrated hours on Zoom, the instructor demonstrates camera settings and editing controls on the Galaxy platform, puts participants’ phones through exposure, focus and white‑balance exercises, and delivers practical composition tips — all from the comfort of your home.
THE TOOLKIT
Pro Mode, Kelvin Meter and Manual Control
The workshop puts the Galaxy’s built‑in Pro Mode to work — including the Kelvin color‑temperature meter, exposure compensation and manual shutter/ISO controls — so you can learn to read and control light exactly where you stand.
THE LENS
High‑resolution and Versatile Optics
From the S20’s 64‑megapixel capture to wide‑angle equivalents and powerful telephoto zoom, the session highlights the phone’s native resolution and lens modes you can use without downloading extra apps.
THE PROCESS
Sliders, Blur Controls and Built‑in Editing
You’ll see how to use the Galaxy’s foreground/background blur sliders, distortion corrections, grid lines and onboard edit controls for hue, saturation, exposure and white balance to finish images inside the phone.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this virtual safari suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two hours total for the live Zoom session.
A late‑model Samsung Galaxy smartphone; participants should join from their computer so they can access Zoom.
From the comfort of your home — join in front of your computer. Zoom login information will be sent upon registration.
Led by architectural photographer E. David Luria, founder and director of Washington Photo Safari, who has taught thousands of amateur photographers.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the session?
The workshop is two hours long.
What do I need to participate?
A late‑model Samsung Galaxy smartphone and a computer with Zoom access; Zoom login info will be sent after registration.
Who leads the virtual safari?
The session is led by architectural photographer E. David Luria, founder and director of Washington Photo Safari.
Will the session cover camera settings and editing?
Yes — the instructor demonstrates exposure, focus, Kelvin white‑balance, shutter and ISO controls, blur sliders, distortion correction and in‑phone edit tools.
Is this appropriate for iPhone users?
No — the workshop is designed for Samsung Galaxy phones and their native camera features; it is targeted specifically at Galaxy users.
How do I receive Zoom login information?
Zoom login information will be sent upon registration.
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