A space for learning, creating, and connecting through photography
Join us!
Realtime, live, and interactive small‑group photography classes, with students participating from around the world.
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
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 was happy to have discovered StrudelmediaLive and the Cameraless Photography class with Daura and Samanta! Thank you both for the enthusiasm, knowledge, and hard work you put into the class. I appreciated the materials you put together for each lesson — they were really thorough and looked wonderful — and that you posted them quickly. Thank you also for your observations and insights that you shared with each of us based on our individual styles and concepts. I was happy to have been in the class and expand on my knowledge of cameraless processes. You make a good team! If you teach another class or have exhibitions, please let me know.
—Marta (US)
Zuzana’s class was one of the best content classes I’ve taken. It showed me a new approach to self portraits (which I’ve enjoyed making for a long time). Her critiques helped to validate my thoughts to move beyond including myself in all of my “self portrait” photos.
—Don (Ohio)
I have taken photography classes at most of the renowned schools and organizations in the US, but none are better than those taught by Kai McBride of StrudelmediaLive. He is an incredibly intelligent and gifted educator who goes out of his way to make every class a memorable experience filled with ‘aha’ moments. Kai has talent galore. Don’t miss his courses!
—Patricia (Bronx, NY)
This StrudelmediaLive course gave me the opportunity to learn more about photography, and also about myself.
—Nanu (Venezuela)
starting soon
Photo Talks / Events
Zoom Info Session with Emile Kees
with Emile Kees
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 at 12–12:30pm (ET)
Photo Classes
Online Class
New Images from Old: Film Negative Interventions
5 Wednesdays start Apr 29, 2026
Online Class
5 Problem Sets: The Reality of the Lemon
Only 1 spot left
6 Tuesdays start May 5, 2026
Online Class
The Life You’re In: The Joy and Pathos of Autobiography (051126)
8 Mondays start May 11, 2026
Online Class
Photography as a Pilgrimage
5 Thursdays start May 14, 2026
Online Class
Photographing Intimacy / Choreographing Space
6 Sundays start May 24, 2026
Online Class
Make Your Own Handmade, Hardcover Photobook
6 Tuesdays start June 2, 2026








