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
As a black-and-white photographer without any art education beyond crayons, I knew I needed to learn color someday. Shala taught me how to think and see in color, so I now seamlessly switch between color and black-and-white based on the emotions I’m trying to convey. She excelled at facilitating our group’s discussions and had terrific links to things we needed to read and look at to help us expand our vision. I am forever grateful for her mentoring and guidance.
—Kevin (New Jersey)
I want to thank you [James] for such an inspiring class. You are a wonderful teacher! You brought to the forefront for me just how essential light is in a taking good photos. You also encouraged me to be experimental and I have got to know my camera better as a result. Best wishes for your upcoming photography projects. I hope you’ll be teaching again before too long.
—Anna (California)
I was fortunate enough to take this documentary photography class with Marco Antonio Bello, and have come away with new insights and a much better understanding of what documentary photography is all about. Thank you Marco for your tenacity and inspiration!
—Barbara (New Jersey)
Néstor’s Lightroom Classic course just ended and I can’t say enough about how much he taught us — through both the ease with which he walked us through the many aspects of the program but also his ability to listen and use our images and our questions to deepen and extend the learning. It’s a rare teacher who can include the students’ individual needs into their carefully planned agenda — and he does just that!
—Grace (New York City)
I want to tell you again that your class was great. I'm very inspired. Is there any chance you and Edward can continue this class? I don't want it to end!! It encompasses everything I love.
—Lee (California)
starting soon
Photo Classes
Online Class
New Images from Old: Film Negative Interventions
5 Wednesdays start Apr 29, 2026
Mini-Workshop
Handmade Photo‑Zine Workshop
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11am–2pm (ET)
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







