Who is Hannah Birtwistle?
I'm a photographer and stylist based in Northampton, England.
My passion for Instagram started more than 10 years ago. Back then, I was a working mom with two little boys and was looking for a creative outlet to express myself.
Over the years, I've learned photography, developed my visual style, and mastered all aspects of Instagram. Now my account has more than 192,000 loyal followers!
In Instagram Academy, I share the valuable lessons I've gathered over my lifetime.
What happened to Emil Pakarklis?
Emil took on the responsibility of overseeing the production of this course, offering guidance and direction.
By combining my extensive understanding of Instagram and Emil's background in online education, our team successfully created this innovative online course.
Do I need an iPhone to take this course?
In this course, I'll show you how to create captivating content for Instagram with the phone you already have.
I’ll be using the iPhone throughout the course, but the majority of techniques I cover can be achieved using any smartphone, including any recent Android device.
Which apps are used in this course?
Besides Instagram, I use the Planoly app for planning content.
All photos and videos are captured through the iPhone’s built-in Camera app. For photo editing, I use the Lightroom mobile app and the iPhone's built-in Photos app.
All of these apps are completely free to use.
Lightroom, Planoly, and Instagram are available on all devices, including iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows.
What is the format of this course?
This course contains four hours of step-by-step lessons.
You can watch these videos from the comfort of your home at any convenient time.
The lessons are relatively short (about 5 to 15 minutes) and ideal for busy people.
All videos feature a live recording of my iPhone screen so you can see exactly what I’m doing and which buttons I’m pressing to create specific results.
And, if you ever get stuck, you can ask any questions under each video, which will be answered by one of our experienced team members.
Where and when does this course take place?
This course is available online, and you can take it from anywhere globally.
All the lessons are recorded in advance, and you'll have lifelong access to all the materials. This means you can watch the course whenever it suits you.
The course can be completed at your own pace, and you can revisit the videos in the future if needed.
Do I need any accessories to complete this course?
The majority of the course reveals powerful photo and video techniques without using any extra gear.
In a few videos, I use optional accessories like a tripod and a remote shutter release.
But don't worry if you don’t have these accessories. Your current phone is enough to capture great photos and videos.
What happens after this course ends?
You’ll keep lifetime access to all course material.
That way, you’ll always be able to review the lessons in the future. You’ll also have plenty of time to catch up in case you fall behind.