<![CDATA[The development of digital technology has facilitated the use of cameras and smartphones as tools for documentation and visual communication. However, the availability of these devices is not always accompanied by adequate skills in applying basic photography techniques. This community service activity aimed to improve students' basic photography knowledge and skills through the optimization of camera and smartphone utilization at Pondok An-Nahdoh Tanjung Sepat, Selangor, Malaysia. The activity involved 51 participants consisting of male and female students and one female teacher. A participatory training approach was applied through material presentation, discussion, direct practice, and photography evaluation. The evaluation used a before–after approach by comparing photographs taken before and after the training based on composition, shooting angle, object placement, use of space, activity documentation, and technical awareness. The results indicated changes in participants' ability to arrange composition, select shooting angles, position objects, and utilize space within the frame. The activity demonstrates that combining theoretical understanding with direct practice can support the development of basic photography skills and encourage more optimal use of cameras and smartphones as tools for documenting activities within the Islamic boarding school.]]>
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