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Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL
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‘Smartphones Are Not For Calling’ offers virtual workshops that are flexible, engaging, and designed to fit into your team’s schedule. You can expect interactive learning experiences that make mastering smartphone photography fun and accessible from anywhere.
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‘Smartphones Are Not For Calling’ is unique because we focus on the creative side of smartphone use. My workshops are tailored for teams looking to build cohesion through a shared interest in photography. I emphasize practical, hands-on learning that can immediately improve your skills.
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My virtual workshops are ideal for teams and organizations looking to strengthen bonds through creative activities. Whether your team members are beginners or have some experience, ‘Smartphones Are Not For Calling’ offers valuable insights that can help everyone improve their smartphone photography.
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Certainly not, we will be using the comfort of our home office or the actual one to practice during the session. All the tips, tricks, creative techniques, and fun workflows are encouraged to be tried out outdoors, indoors, and on the go.
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Every 'Smartphones Are Not For Calling' event is great for every type of smartphone user. Whether you're confident with your camera or just starting out on your creative journey, you'll find value in attending with your team.
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That's great! My smartphone photography workshops are open to everyone, whether you’re using an iPhone or an Android device—like a Pixel, Samsung, Huawei, or any other brand. I cover creative smartphone photography techniques that work across all platforms, including Windows phones. So, no matter what type of smartphone you have, you’ll find plenty of tips and tricks to elevate your photography skills.
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Primary language of events with ‘Smartphones Are Not For Calling’ is English, but you can also request sessions in Ukrainian. Слава Україні!
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Both photography and editing sessions are 60 minutes long, mentoring sessions are 30 minutes long, and demo calls are 10 minutes long.
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Absolutely. If Microsoft Teams works better for you and your team, please let me know before scheduling a meeting.
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I love to connect and engage with my participants in real time, so no pre-recorded content is available at this time.
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In the offline world, I hosted the most reviewed photography class on Airbnb Experiences in Berlin, Germany, which I called 'Smartphones Are Not For Calling'. But when the global pandemic hit the globe in 2020 and in-person meetings were no longer allowed, I had to find another way to get creative. Staying at home to flatten the curve, I started taking pictures of random things with my smartphone every day. This #whenimathomechallenge was not only a very inspiring & fun activity for 50 consecutive days, but it made me develop new inspiring techniques to boost creativity. And so, I decided to try to ignite the creativity of remote teams stuck in home offices around the globe and designed my first hands-on online workshop, which I published on Airbnb Online Experiences.
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One key area we focus on is smartphone photography. Through my virtual workshops at ‘Smartphones Are Not For Calling,’ as a trainer I help teams unlock their creativity and improve their cell phone camera skills. We also explore essential topics like using editing apps to enhance photos and understanding how to make the most of your phone’s camera quality.
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Feel free to send me an email here: danylo@smartphonesarenotforcalling.com
TEAM BUILDING
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Yes, ‘Smartphones Are Not For Calling’ offers customizable workshops tailored to meet the specific needs and interests of your team. Whether you’re focusing on a particular aspect of smartphone photography or want a broader overview, I can adapt my virtual sessions to suit your goals.
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The online experiences are thoughtfully designed to include a variety of engaging moments such as: storytelling, brainstorming, creative decision making, confidence building tips. And there are several parts of the meeting where team members are asked to share specific tidbits of information about themselves (e.g., what's their favorite subject to photograph or dream destination to collect photo memories).
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Team interaction also takes place in the meeting chat, where remote attendees connect and exchange messages with each other as they practice taking photos. Some chat comments are real gems!
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The team spirit lives on even after meetings are over! As the group session wraps up, a host encourages everyone to share their top photos from the event in a private online album. It's a comfortable space to continue learning and growing together. Attendees love joining the album to reflect on the session's highlights, share positive reactions, receive insightful feedback, and get answers to any lingering questions. Each team's shared album remains active for an unlimited period of time, ensuring ongoing, on-demand support for any smartphone photography challenges that may arise in the future.
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That's great! Please use the contact form to reach out and I'll get back to you with a custom quote for larger groups.
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Yes, you can initially book for a minimum number of seats (10 people) and later modify the booking by adding remaining seats based on RSVPs. Please note that you can't decrease the number of seats, you can only add more.
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Meetings are not recorded and participants are asked not to record in order to ensure and respect participant privacy. However, I share key takeaways after each meeting and am always available for additional questions or challenges during the exercise.
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Absolutely. Consider booking a private session just for you, or a private 1-on-1 mentoring session, or bring friends to join as a group.
booking & PAYMENT
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Here at ‘Smartphones Are Not For Calling’, I offer a tiered pricing model starting at $249 for a group of up to 10 participants. Tier 2 is $489 for a group of up to 20 participants. Tier 3 is $609 for a group of up to 30 participants. Tier 4 is $749 for up to 50 participants. Tier 5 is $989 for a group of up to 100 participants. And Tier 6 is $1169 for a group of up to 500 participants.
I'm always open to accommodating any budget or volunteering for non-profit organizations. Please let me know any important details before booking and we'll work together on your offer.If your team is larger than 500 people, please use the contact form before booking and I'll get back to you with a customized quote.
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The payment process at ‘Smartphones Are Not For Calling’ is designed to be seamless and straightforward. After you fill out the request form, you’ll receive a Stripe payment link to confirm your booking for the chosen time slot. Once your payment is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with all the details you need—this includes a Zoom meeting link (or any other platform of your choice) and instructions on what to prepare.
This email can easily be forwarded to all participants, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Confirmations are sent within a few hours, taking into account any time zone differences. It’s a hassle-free way to secure your spot and get ready for an engaging workshop.
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Yes, you can initially book for a minimum number of seats (10 people) and later modify the booking by adding remaining seats based on RSVPs. Please note that you can't decrease the number of seats, you can only add more.
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Bookings may be canceled up to 7 days prior to the scheduled date of the online experience. Cancellations of 'Smartphones Are Not For Calling' events made within 24 hours of booking are eligible for a refund, provided the cancellation is made at least 48 hours prior to the workshop date. "No-shows" will not be refunded.
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Currently you can pay by card, bank transfer or PayPal at your convenience.
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Yes, please include your full company details with your request and I'll be happy to send you an invoice for your booking.
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The booking window is open up to 24 hours before the requested kick-off time. The best bet is to book well in advance to ensure your team is well prepared.
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Why not? I believe that curiosity should be rewarded, so here is a code that will add 5 free seats to your next private group booking: CURIOUS_FÜNF. Just be sure to include it in your booking request.