Classes
Spring and Summer Photography Classes
Our live, interactive photography classes take place online in small groups — generally limited to 6 to 8 students. We give each other feedback in real time, with students participating live from around the world.
We offer classes that specialize in storytelling, long-term projects, documentary and street photography, environmental portraits, making photobooks/zines, composition, still life, multimedia, and technical courses in Lightroom, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and more. Please join us!
ONLINE COURSE
Create Your Own Zine or Photobook with InDesign
Adobe’s InDesign is the most flexible and powerful application to layout and design a photobook or zine. This 6-session class is for students who are new to InDesign and also those who’d like a refresher to work on a project.… [read more]
StrudelmediaLive Community Weekend in New York City
On the Waterfront: In‑Person Weekend Workshop NYC
Dates: Apr 25–27, 2025
Time: 10am–5pm (ET)
Sessions: 4 (Friday, April 25 (afternoon), Saturday/Sunday, April 26–27, 10am–5pm (ET), with a follow-up online critique session on Sunday, May 4, 12–3pm (ET))
Limited enrollment: 12 students
Fee: $650
Only 2 spots left
Join us for a weekend-long photographic exploration of the waterfront of New York City — discover the unexpected in a small group! There will be something new to experience for everyone! Fri, April 25: 2-4pm (ET) A special… [read more]
ONLINE COURSE
The Shape of Shapes
In 2020, American artist Amy Sillman curated an exhibition for the Museum of Modern Art in New York City that drew from their vast collection. That exhibition didn’t actually happen due to COVID, but a virtual catalog was… [read more]
Mini-Workshop
Using Fill Flash to Tame High Contrast and Harsh Lighting
Why would you want to use your flash on a bright and sunny day? The answer is fill flash, the powerful yet simple technique of having the flash fill in the shadows and tame harsh lighting conditions. In this workshop, learn… [read more]
ONLINE COURSE
Cyanotype: Techniques and Experimental Applications
Cyanotype printing and its magical qualities — developed almost 200 years ago — has come back into the spotlight in recent years. Known for its distinct blue tones, this process is one of the most diverse photographic… [read more]
ONLINE COURSE
The Life You’re In: The Joy and Pathos of Autobiography (052125)
This course will help students step back from their own unfolding stories and create work about their life, whether based on memories or the current situation. Memory exercises will unlock personal material — interests,… [read more]
ONLINE COURSE
The Life You’re In: The Joy and Pathos of Autobiography (052325)
This course will help students step back from their own unfolding stories and create work about their life, whether based on memories or the current situation. Memory exercises will unlock personal material — interests,… [read more]
ONLINE COURSE
Learn to Create Photo Collages and Composites with Photoshop
Making photo collages (combining parts of multiple images into one) and composites (think diptychs and triptychs) can be an exciting way to extend your creative practice, but some of this you can’t do with Lightroom. With… [read more]
Mini-Workshop
Still and Moving Images
Photography and cinema, though distinctive as mediums, are inextricably linked and intertwined. To thoughtfully engage in a practice with one is practically impossible without the influence of the other. As photographers, how… [read more]
ONLINE COURSE
The Poetic Photograph
In this five-week class, students will expand their photographic practice by working with new or existing images that respond and react to poetry, and vice versa. Through guided exercises and readings, students will explore… [read more]
ONLINE COURSE
Storytelling with Photo Embroidery and Mixed Media
Most of our images exist on either a digital display or as a mostly two-dimensional print. In this class, you’ll take your photos into the third dimension by incorporating embroidery and mixed media, expanding the depth and… [read more]
ONLINE COURSE
Explore the Botanical World through Photography
Discover new ways of capturing the intricate beauty of plants and their structures — flowers and leaves and their various shapes, elements, and textures. Focusing on both artistic expression and building technical skills,… [read more]
Mini-Workshop
Make a Handmade Notebook for Your Travels
Learn to make a travel notebook that has pockets to stash ephemera, photos, and notes you collect on your travels. In this 2-hour Mini-workshop, you’ll learn to make an accordion-style keepsake for memories, notes, and… [read more]
ONLINE COURSE
Creative Color Photography: Techniques, Exercises, and Approaches
Master the art of creating vibrant, dynamic color images in this prompt-driven class. We’ll start with an introduction to the fundamentals of color theory, including the color wheel, complementary colors, and the… [read more]
ONLINE COURSE
Summer Nights, through a Lens
Take advantage of the extended dusk and cooler air of late summer evenings to explore the magic of twilight — there’s always something to be found on a summer evening stroll. As the sun sets, you’ll capture fleeting… [read more]
ONLINE COURSE
What Makes a Photograph “Documentary”?
“Documentary photography” is a slippery term — unlike “portraits,” for example, it’s not always clear what makes a photograph fit into this genre. Definitions of what makes a photograph “documentary” can range… [read more]
Mini-Workshop
Photoshop: Seven Favorite Features to Add to Your Workflow
A quick brush up on helpful Photoshop tools! Want to remove distractions or learn to select objects quickly and efficiently? Lavonne — who demos Photoshop for Adobe and is a leading Adobe Community Expert — reveals her… [read more]
Mini-Workshop
Understanding Histograms and How They Can Help You Make Better Images
A lot of people are confused or intimidated by histograms — but they can be very helpful tools to create stronger images. This workshop will introduce luminosity histograms (that you read in your camera) and color… [read more]
Mini-Workshop
A Quick Dive into Sequencing Photographs: Techniques and Workflow
Placing our photographs in pairs and sequences, whether displayed on a wall or in a book, is a powerful way to suggest connections and provide context for your viewer. But how do you best approach creating a meaningful… [read more]