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
Just a quick note to say that James Prochnik’s “Poems and Pictures” class was fantastic — he is a gifted teacher and image maker. My work experienced a much needed shift during his class and my fellow classmates were equally committed to making new and exciting work. Not only did he introduce us to largely unknown photographers, he was in the trenches with us. His thoughtful critiques are what I imagine MFA students receive at Yale. This class was exactly what I needed, when I needed it. James embodies what StrudelmediaLive is all about: pushing limits to break creative barriers.
—Kirsten (Canada)
I wanted to thank you again for sharing your wisdom and your insightful thoughts with me these past ten weeks. I really enjoyed the structure you created for the class. It was also such a nice group of people — everyone was very supportive.
—Karyn (New York City)
While I was editing a long-term project that eventually became a photo book, Allen Frame was consistently supportive and generous with insightful, inspiring advice that helped me think more deeply about my subject. Because the project involved exploring my personal past, the process was at times psychologically and emotionally challenging. Allen’s guidance, along with the thoughtful responses of my fellow photographers in the class, gave me the support I needed to keep going.
—Eri (California)
I thoroughly enjoyed Kat’s class. I think she’s very personable and a good teacher. Her lessons were always interesting, and the readings and information about various photographers opened up a new area for me re: “pilgrimaging” with my camera. And her critiques were always helpful. Very glad I took the class and I’ve signed up for her next class.
—Susan (New York City)
I loved Lavonne's class on mastering color. She is a selfless, inventive, and no-drama teacher whom I truly appreciated. I have taken many classes in the past and the teacher often wants to be the star … but Lavonne’s approach is to extend to the student a different way of looking at photos via color and, of course, light.
—Pat (Northern 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
Online Class
Acts of Seeing: Slow Looking and the Photographer’s Eye
6 Tuesdays start June 9, 2026
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







