Smartphone-Based Product Photography Training for Older Adults to Support Garden Produce Sales

Abstract

This community service activity introduced smartphone-based product photography as an age-friendly first step toward supporting garden-produce promotion among older adults. It was conducted on 12 July 2026 at the Elderly Service Post in Karangklesem and involved 13 older adults who owned smartphones but had no previous experience in digital selling. A qualitative descriptive bounded single-case design was used. Evidence from the attendance sheet, direct observation, training materials, activity records, and product photographs was analysed through data condensation, display, and verification. The training combined explanation, demonstration, guided practice, discussion, and individual assistance. The material addressed product preparation, lighting, background, composition, camera angle, image sharpness, and common errors. Two before-and-after product-image pairs involving sawi and bird's-eye chili illustrated the intended changes in background, lighting, arrangement, and visual clarity. The records confirmed that the session was completed, the planned material was delivered, and opportunities for supported practice were provided. These findings indicate an initial learning and practice opportunity, not verified improvement in individual photography competence. No sales posts, buyer
enquiries, orders, or transactions were assessed. Further mentoring and participant-level assessment are needed to evaluate independent digital promotion and market outcomes.