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
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
Daura and Samanta did a wonderful job facilitating this class — they were super prepared for each class and gave us really helpful resources and video tutorials that I referred to multiple times when trying out assignments. I enjoyed learning other methods of alternative processes (although cyanotype is still my favorite).
—Tina (New Orleans)
Online classes take many forms, but the best I've experienced have been live online classes with a small cohort of dedicated students and a committed teacher. I've used online classes to help push projects forward, solicit objective feedback from teachers and fellow students, and to explore new approaches to capturing images and building my skills.
—B Rhodes (Washington D.C.)
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)
I am a huge fan of live online photography classes, having participated in a dozen since 2014! Through inspiring and encouraging critique from instructors and discussion with other students, I have seen my own work and that of others grow, focus and refine. Another benefit of these classes is the opportunity to meet and interact with others, near and far, who, like myself, are not able to participate in a New York City classroom. I have enjoyed Anja's classes so very much; her expertise is impressive, her enthusiasm contagious!
—Lisa (New York City)
I LOVED Gianni’s lighting class. He is extremely nice and an excellent teacher. He is generous with his time, which is greatly appreciated. I loved the size of the class, and the quality/expertise of the teaching. I learned a lot, and I loved the fact it was an international crowd, with people from all over the world. And, I thought the class was reasonably priced. I was sad that the class ended.
—Gabrielle (San Francisco)
coming soon
Photo Talks / Events
The Big Book, Part I
with Stefan Frank
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 at 1pm (ET)
Photo Classes
Online Class
Mastering the Lightroom Print Module
Only 2 spots left
5 Tuesdays start Feb 24, 2026
Online Class
Women Behind the Camera: How They’ve Shaped and Influenced Photography
4 Tuesdays start Mar 10, 2026
Online Class
Photographing Memory and the Unconscious Mind
Only 2 spots left
6 Wednesdays start Mar 11, 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)









