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.

photo © Shawn Buterbaugh
Photo Retreat in Rockland, Maine 
with Anja Hitzenberger
September 23–27, 2026
photo © StrudelmediaLive
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]
photo © StrudelmediaLive
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


Thank you for a great class — this is a great thing to be able to do now and I know it’s something I’m going to continue doing.  
—David (Westchester)
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 can’t tell you how much I enjoyed taking the class with Elizabeth over the last several weeks. I think she did excellent job teaching — she was very professional and also very personal. I also appreciate that recordings are available after the fact, because there was a lot of information. I’m glad I can review it and make notes for myself. I would love to see Elizabeth teach another class on making more book structures — I know there are other things that she could teach us, and I’d be happy to sign up for another session. I’m so glad I stumbled on the StrudelmediaLive platform!
—Deborah (Troy, NY)
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)
Samantha is a warm person — thoroughly knowledgeable in photography and in still life in particular.  Her enthusiasm is always apparent, and she always points out new directions for her students' photography projects.  
—June (New Jersey)
 
 

 
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