Cinematic Photography Class

Photography classes for the family photographer who wants to create cinematic stories.

Cinematic photography is about creating images that feel like scenes from a film—rich with mood, story, and atmosphere. In these classes, you’ll explore family photography through a cinematic lens, experiment with narrative photography, and draw on photography inspiration that goes beyond the everyday. You’ll study point of view photography and dive into storytelling photography education, learning how to use light, perspective, and emotion to make photos that look like stills from a story only you could tell.

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WITH Iris Hu

Layers of Love

Master the four key elements to create storytelling images: light, environmental elements, connection, and composition. This will allow you to confidently navigate both in-home and outdoor locations, creating artistic and meaningful images for client and personal work.

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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

how to register

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.

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Next registration for interactive classes opens January 7th 6pm EST

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