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 truly enjoyed this course! Erin did a wonderful job at providing us with an overview of landscape photography through the readings, artists she referenced, and assignments. It was also really nice to see everyone’s work and engage in conversation. Erin’s course pushed me to think more deeply about the elements of a photograph.
—Nancy (The Bronx)
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)
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)
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)
Over the past year I have learned that participating with other image makers is an essential part of my photography practice. I particularly like the way Strudelmedia classes combine valuable skills with individual attention.
—Grace (New York City)
starting soon
Photo Classes
Online Class
Seeing in Black and White for Digital Photographers
Only 1 spot left
6 Tuesdays start Oct 13, 2026
StrudelmediaLive Community Weekend in New York City
Explore the Many Eras of the East Village: In‑Person NYC Photo Workshop
3 start Oct 16, 2026
Online Class
Finding Inspiration through the Eyes of Others
6 Mondays start Oct 19, 2026
Mini-Workshop
Plunge into the Water: A Brief Look at 3 Photographic Practices
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 1–2:30pm (ET)
Mini-Workshop
Create a Handmade Journal for Your Notes, Photos, and Ephemera
Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 12–2pm (ET)
Mini-Workshop
Applying Analog Principles to Digital Photography
Sun, Dec 6, 2026, 12–1:30pm (ET)







