Video Lessons Video

Photogrammetry with Your Phone: A Beginner’s Video Guide

Adam SteveEditor, 3DPhotograph Published Oct 21, 2026

Photogrammetry captures real objects and turns them into 3D assets, and you can start with the phone in your pocket. In this 28-minute School of Motion tutorial, freelance artist Patrick Letourneau scans a shoe with a cell phone and a laptop and turns it into a realistic model.

What you will learn

How to photograph an object with a phone for photogrammetry
Converting the photos into a 3D mesh
Cleaning up and retopologising the result (using tools such as Instant Meshes)
Getting a usable, realistic asset for 3D projects

Next steps

Read our complete guide to turning photos into 3D models and compare apps in 3D reconstruction software.

Written by

Adam Steve

I’m Adam Steve the creator behind 3dphotograph.com, passionate about visual storytelling, photography technology, and creative depth. With a strong interest in emerging imaging techniques and hands-on experimentation, I share practical knowledge, honest reviews, and creative inspiration to help photographers push beyond traditional photography. My mission is to make 3D photography accessible, understandable, and exciting for creators at every level.

Join the conversation Cancel reply