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
Miss the live book release event? Watch the video on our Youtube channel: The Synthetic Eye: Photography Transformed in the Age of AI with Fred Ritchin and Brian Palmer [more info]
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 Talks / Events
Zoom Info Session with Kai McBride: Mastering the Lightroom Print Module
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 at 11:30am–12pm (ET)
Photo Classes
Masterclass Course 1
Innovative Strategies for Exploring the Human Condition
Only 1 spot left
5 Wednesdays start Feb 11, 2026
Online Class
Image Alchemy: Gather, Cut, Paste, Transfer
Only 1 spot left
5 Saturdays start Feb 21, 2026
Online Class
Mastering the Lightroom Print Module
5 Tuesdays start Feb 24, 2026
Online Class
New Class Added!
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
6 Wednesdays start Mar 11, 2026
What our students say about our teachers
Fred is more than just a professor or a teacher. His words are honest, and his care for his work is deeply real. He treats his students as a collective force, not just individuals in a classroom. He truly sees their shared strength and believes in their voices, and he understands that their differences are a source of power. Fred is a genuinely real human being, and that is what makes learning from him so meaningful.
—Walaa (New York City)
I thoroughly enjoyed Kat’s class. I think she’s very personable and a good teacher. Her lessons were always interesting, and the readings and information about various photographers opened up a new area for me re: “pilgrimaging” with my camera. And her critiques were always helpful. Very glad I took the class and I’ve signed up for her next class.
—Susan (New York City)
Thanks for a really helpful class! I enjoyed each session — well designed, with the right amount of photo critique and theory — and I feel much more comfortable handling my camera now. You offered great atmosphere in the sessions and provided really useful feedback and practical tips. Crucial for myself: Photography is getting closer and closer to my heart and I'm eager to keep my photography practice going and keep shooting almost daily to improve – and to find my voice as a photographer. Thank you for helping me taking these next steps! Hope we see each other in future classes!
—Stefan (Vienna)
The class was great. Néstor is a wonderful teacher, encouraging, critical in the right ways, and super nurturing. I enjoyed class with him so much.
—Kamal (New York City)








