Beginner Photography Classes
Start your photography journey with the essential skills every beginner needs to shoot with confidence.
Our photography for beginners classes are the perfect place to start if you’re new to using a camera or if you want to strengthen your skills. Learn the photography basics step by step—like shutter speed, depth of field, the rule of thirds, and the exposure triangle—so you can finally move beyond auto mode. Whether you’re just unpacking your beginner camera or want to feel more confident capturing everyday moments, these interactive online courses will help you build the photography skills to create photos you’re proud of.
by Celina BaileyThe Basics of Photography
Take control of your camera to bring forth your vision with confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or having been taking photos for years in auto mode, mastering manual photography and understanding how your camera works will allow you to consistently take perfectly exposed photos in any situations and allow for more creativity in your work.
WITH Hailey BartholomewFilm-Making
This class is all about making great films with emotion and heart, for yourself or your clients. If you've always wanted to make films with your DSLR or your phone, or perhaps you have been dabbling in video, but want feedback to help you make them better this class is for you. Content caters to all levels of experience.
WITH Iris HuLayers of Love
Master the four key elements to create storytelling images: light, environmental elements, connections, and compositions. This will allow you to confidently navigate both in-home and outdoor locations, creating artistic and meaningful images for client and personal work.
WITH Leah ZawadzkiThe Simple Edit
Learn lightroom, improve workflow, simplify your edit & find time for what matters most. This class teaches workflow and editing skills that will make post-production your favorite part of the process.
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How class registration works
Enrolment for our interactive classes opens three times a year—based on US seasons and dates:
Winter - January 7th 2026
Spring- March 25th 2026
Fall - August 26th 2026
All interactive classes offer two learning options:
Guided Seats
Guided Students get tailored guidance from the teacher including direct feedback on images and exercises as well as personalised feedback videos on assignments.
Independent Seats
Independent students have full access to class content and can participate in class discussions —they just don’t get teacher critique and feedback on images or assignments.
Both learning options offer a rich and inspiring experience and are open to students all over the world.
Next registration for interactive classes opens January 7th 6pm EST
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