Unlock the Power of iPhoneography: Creativity, Mindfulness & Visual Storytelling with Yoni Mayeri
Week of June 27, 2026
Unlock the Power of iPhoneography: Creativity, Mindfulness & Visual Storytelling
They say the best camera is the one you have with you—and for most of us, that’s our iPhone. In this inspiring, hands-on workshop, discover how to see the world differently and create art through your lens. Learn essential photography principles, master your iPhone’s features, and use photography as a mindful practice to boost creativity, focus, and joy. Join Yoni for a creative reset—one photo at a time.
Your Creative Potential: Mastering the iPhone Camera
Unlock your iPhone’s full power as a tool for artistic expression and storytelling. Explore how mobile photography has transformed the art world, and learn best practices for composition, lighting, and camera settings. Discover hidden features that elevate everyday shots into professional-quality images and learn to capture moments with intention and creativity.
The Art of Editing with the Photos App
Discover how to make your photos shine using the built-in Photos App. Learn simple techniques for organizing, enhancing, and editing your images while preserving memories and strengthening recall. Through a hands-on demo, you’ll explore essential editing tools—and, if time allows, get a brief intro to Snapseed for even more creative possibilities.
Discover the Art of Presence: Mindful Photo Walk
Experience photography as meditation in this mindful photo walk around the Ranch. You’ll practice slowing down, noticing beauty, and capturing meaningful moments. Learn creative tips for composition, lighting, and perspective as Yoni guides you to connect more deeply—with your camera, your surroundings, and yourself.
Yoni Mayeri has been a professional photographer for over thirty years. An early adopter of the iPhone, she has devoted the last decade and a half to the field of iPhoneography—perfecting the craft, exhibiting her work in galleries and museums, and sharing her deep knowledge of technology and art with others. In recent years, Yoni has focused on the powerful connection between photography, brain health, and mindfulness. Her workshops explore how the act of seeing, composing, and capturing images can enhance mental well-being, reduce stress, improve memory, and cultivate present-moment awareness. She was formerly an educator for Nikon, Minolta, and Polaroid. Yoni gives workshops and presentations in mobile photography at UC Berkeley, Stanford University, Stanford Research Park, John F. Kennedy University, SF State University, The Pacific Art League, Google, The Mobile Digital Art Conference, Saint Mary’s College of California, ACCI Gallery, The UC Theatre, Rancho La Puerta, many chapters of The Garden Club of America, Clos Mirabel in France, and to private individuals.