A space for learning, creating, and connecting through photography
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Realtime, live, and interactive small‑group photography classes, with students participating from around the world.
featured programs
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 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've been enjoying all of the courses that I take through StrudelmediaLive. I find them motivating and fun, and I feel part of a community. You are building something wonderful.
—Cristina (Minneapolis)
This class was really exceptional — Stefan was extremely well-prepared, very thorough and taught with great enthusiasm and care on a university level; great assignments and class critique plus post-class emails. This was on a new level of online learning.
—Lisa (New York City)
Kat Shannon did a superb job. She is an excellent photography instructor. She is thoroughly prepared and is creative in her content and assignments/prompts. She has considerable depth in her photography knowledge and is articulate and stimulating. She is kind. I will definitely consider another class with Kat.
—June (New Jersey)
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)
coming soon
Photo Talks / Events
Zoom Info Session with Edward Ratliff: Create Your Own Zine or Photobook with InDesign
Thursday, Mar 5, 2026 at 12–12:30pm (ET)
Photo Classes
Online Class
Women Behind the Camera: How They’ve Shaped and Influenced Photography
4 Tuesdays start Mar 10, 2026
Online Class
Street Photography: Discovering the Social Landscape
6 Thursdays start Mar 19, 2026
Mini-Workshop
Approaches to the Photobook: Thoughts on Concept and Form
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 1–2:30pm (ET)
Online Class
Create Your Own Zine or Photobook with InDesign
6 Tuesdays start Mar 24, 2026
Masterclass Course 2
Advancing the Personal Project for Social and Individual Change
Only 1 spot left
6 Wednesdays start Mar 25, 2026









