Frequently Asked Questions

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.

‘Smartphones Are Not For Calling’ offers online 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.

Most team building revolves around trivia or quizzes. I focus on a shared hands-on experience: smartphone photography.

During the session, I share a live feed directly from my iPhone screen, taking your team step-by-step through my exact creative workflow. You’ll see in real-time how to get professional-looking results out of the camera you already carry in your pocket. Everyone grabs a few random items from their desk — a coffee mug, a houseplant, a pen — and tries the techniques right then and there. It’s like a quick creative workout where everyone feels like an artist, even if they don't consider themselves "creative."

I share the live feed from my iPhone camera and take you through my workflow step by step. You see exactly what I’m doing and why. Then you try it yourself with small things you can grab from your desk: a mug, a plant, a pen, whatever’s around. Everything is clear and encouraging. It’s not a competition. We’re just doing a creative workout together.

Any team. New or established, in one office or across continents. You don’t need a particular industry or skill. All you need is a smartphone and a bit of curiosity.

Yes, that’s what it was built for. Whether your team is fully remote, hybrid, or spread across several countries, everyone joins from their own space with just a phone. No special setup or travel. It’s an easy way to connect distributed teams and give remote and hybrid colleagues something fun in common.

Absolutely. You don’t need an artistic background or an expensive camera to join. My instructions are empowering,clear, and easy to follow. I create a comfortable, low-stakes atmosphere where the risk of trying something new feels tiny,but the boost in confidence and connection feels huge.

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.

Yes! Whether you want to take a great portrait, capture stunning landscapes on your weekend travels, or just take better,sharper shots of your kids at home, you’ll walk away with actionable skills.

I cover lighting, composition, storytelling, and practical camera hacks that instantly elevate any style of photography — whether it's everyday life or your next vacation.

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.

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.

We 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.

Primary language of events with ‘Smartphones Are Not For Calling’ is English, but you can also request sessions in Ukrainian. Слава Україні!

Definitely! Whether your team is scattered across Pacific Time, Central Time, New York, Austin, or London, I can easily find a time slot that works for your schedule. I regularly run sessions for distributed teams and hybrid teamsspread across multiple continents.

Yes! While my standard workshops run longer, I also offer bite-sized sessions (15, 20, 30, or 45 minutes). These are perfect as a quick creative boost during a regular workday or to kick off an all-hands meeting. Just drop me a line with your vision, and I'll offer a format that works best for you.

I highly encourage leaders to join! When managers and executives let their guard down, grab a random desk object,and experiment alongside everyone else, it builds incredible trust and psychological safety across the whole organization.

I love to connect and engage with my participants in real time, so no pre-recorded content is available at this time.