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
Creative Color Photography: Techniques, Exercises, and Approaches
6 Wednesdays start Jul 16, 2025
New Section Added: Starts July 22!
Summer Nights, through a Lens
Only 2 spots left
5 Tuesdays start Jul 22, 2025
What Makes a Photograph “Documentary”?
4 Tuesdays start Jul 29, 2025
Mini-Workshop
Photoshop: Seven Favorite Features to Add to Your Workflow
Thursday, Aug 7, 2025 at 1–2pm (ET)
Mini-Workshop
Understanding Histograms and How They Can Help You Make Better Images
Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025 at 12–1pm (ET)
What our students say about our teachers:
This class was spectacular. Liz is spectacular. She is such an organized and patient teacher. I’m so excited to practice and experiment with the techniques she introduced us to.
—Kirsten (Canada)
Loved Stefan’s class! I really appreciate the mix of hands-on work — a.k.a. making photos — and his more conceptual lectures. For me that is the ideal combination.
—Cristina (Chicago)
Over the past year I have learned that participating with other image makers is an essential part of my photography practice. I particularly like the way Strudelmedia classes combine valuable skills with individual attention.
—Grace (New York City)
Dortje is an excellent lecturer and was thoroughly prepared for each session. This class with her was interesting, and learning about the history of photo exhibitions of merit was rewarding. Dortje gave us the challenge of preparing a short lecture, which was a stimulating exercise since it had us transfer classroom information into real life experience. My understanding of the history of photography has been greatly expanded by having had two classes with Dortje.
—Lenore (San Francisco)