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 Synthetic Eye: Photography Transformed in the Age of AI
a “What Moves You?” photo talk with Fred Ritchin and Brian Palmer
Mon, March 24 at 12pm (ET)
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a “What Moves You?” photo talk with Fred Ritchin and Brian Palmer
Mon, March 24 at 12pm (ET)
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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!

coming soon
Photo Classes

Mini-Workshop
Using Fill Flash to Tame High Contrast and Harsh Lighting
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1–2pm (ET)

Learn to Create Photo Collages and Composites with Photoshop
5 Thursdays start May 29, 2025

Mini-Workshop
Still and Moving Images
Sunday, Jun 1, 2025 at 1–2pm (ET)
Explore the Botanical World through Photography
5 Thursdays start Jun 19, 2025
Mini-Workshop
Make a Handmade Notebook for Your Travels
Sunday, Jun 29, 2025 at 12–2pm (ET)
What our students say about our teachers:
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)
Thank you for the wonderful class, and for all the help with my video! It was such a nice group and I learned so much. I loved the class and I am so happy to have a video for my exhibition.
—Gabrielle (California)
Bryan has a great presence — very calm, organized and knowledgeable with his presentation material. He provided very good explanation of technical items like scanning slides and negatives. I enjoyed the class and it stimulated me to organize my analog and digital files. Bryan summed up each class with follow up material and handouts that explained further all the topics covered.
—Greta (San Francisco)
I really enjoyed the class! I've been wanting to do embroidery for a while but haven't known where to start. Jolanda did a great job showing us a wide range of techniques and inspirations, and challenged us to create every week. I honestly thought the class was perfect. I plan to continue doing embroidery work on my photos.
—Drew (Minneapolis)