small-group online photography classes
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Join our global community in live small‑group photography classes, photo talks, and more!
featured programs
Photo Retreat in Rockland, Maine
with Anja Hitzenberger
September 23–27, 2026
with Anja Hitzenberger
September 23–27, 2026
The Photobook Show with Stefan Frank is a series of free talks that looks at recent (and not-so-recent) photobooks and how they advance the medium. [more info]
Subscribe to StrudelmediaLive’s YouTube channel for recordings of photo talks, books and zines by our students, and more!
What our students say about our teachers
I am so glad I signed up for this black and white class. Kai is a wonderful teacher. Not only is he organized, interesting, challenging and creative, but he goes that extra mile to provide us with very helpful handouts and resources! This class is opening up a whole new world to me!
—Barbara (New Jersey)
Today, sadly, is the last of Kai’s B&W class — it has been great and he’s an excellent teacher. I rejuvenated some of my Photoshop skills which have been dormant and learned a lot.
—Lisa (New York)
I am a huge fan of live online photography classes, having participated in a dozen since 2014! Through inspiring and encouraging critique from instructors and discussion with other students, I have seen my own work and that of others grow, focus and refine. Another benefit of these classes is the opportunity to meet and interact with others, near and far, who, like myself, are not able to participate in a New York City classroom. I have enjoyed Anja's classes so very much; her expertise is impressive, her enthusiasm contagious!
—Lisa (New York City)
I have never been more excited in a classroom than in Fred’s. His way of conducting the class, his references, and his general teachings have influenced and expanded my work in ways that make every project I start a complex and exciting endeavour.I entered his course understanding myself as a photojournalist and ended feeling that I could and should do much more than just photojournalism. I am proud to call myself one of his students and know that any person interested in the documentary practices (or just the human condition) will be greatly affected and changed by his ideas.
—Mayolo (Mexico)
James is an excellent instructor. Patient, informative, astute and generous with his time and feedback. All of that AND an awesome photographer. I learned a lot.
—Jules (New Jersey)
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Photo Talks / Events
Please note that this Photobook Show has been rescheduled to Thu, June 18 at 1pm (ET)
—sorry for any inconvenience!
—sorry for any inconvenience!
Laughing through Tears: Photography in the Age of “Too Late” Capitalism
Thu, June 18, 2026, 1pm (ET)
Photo Classes
Mini-Workshop
Intimate Portraits of Strangers
Sun, June 14, 2026, 12–1pm (ET)
Online Class
Ways of Seeing
5 Thursdays start June 18, 2026
Mini-Workshop
Handmade Photo‑Zine Workshop
Sun, June 21, 2026, 11am–2pm (ET)
Online Class
The Life You’re In: The Joy and Pathos of Autobiography (062526)
8 Thursdays start June 25, 2026
Online Class
Creative Color Photography: Techniques, Exercises, and Approaches
6 Wednesdays start Jul 8, 2026
Mini-Workshop
The Photobook as Object: Structure, Concept, Experience
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 12–1:30pm (ET)







