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
The class was a deep dive from our personal images and into ourselves and back again! I loved the class and I think all of the participants in this really incredible group did as well…. Teaching a course that involves individual needs as well as the personal creative process is delicate and really requires a great deal of understanding and flexibility; I thought Carlos was extremely sensitive in his approach, and I felt extremely fulfilled and self-aware by the last week of class.
—Glen (Toronto)
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)
Since I haven't had the opportunity to study photography formally, I needed a course that would help me acquire an awareness of the composition skills I was thinking about unconsciously. Anja helped me improve my observation skills, both explaining the main elements of composition, with reference to the techniques used by other photographers, and through shooting exercises and group critique, which took me, week after week, to intentionally compose the frame in order to develop a narrative.
—Gianluca (Italy)
I was happy to have discovered StrudelmediaLive and the Cameraless Photography class with Daura and Samanta! Thank you both for the enthusiasm, knowledge, and hard work you put into the class. I appreciated the materials you put together for each lesson — they were really thorough and looked wonderful — and that you posted them quickly. Thank you also for your observations and insights that you shared with each of us based on our individual styles and concepts. I was happy to have been in the class and expand on my knowledge of cameraless processes. You make a good team! If you teach another class or have exhibitions, please let me know.
—Marta (US)
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)
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









