Creative Photography Classes

Photography classes for when you need a creative boost.

Maybe it’s been a while since you picked up your camera and you’re looking for inspiration. Maybe your kids are older and don’t want to be in photos anymore but you want to keep making photos. Maybe you spend most of your time shooting for clients and you just want the freedom to make art without any expectations. All of these interactive online classes are the perfect way to inject creativity back in to your photography

A woman in a black outfit sitting on her knees with eyes closed and head tilted slightly back, illuminated by red and blue lighting against a black background. 
WITH amy elizabeth

Self Portraits for Growth

Learn your story. Tell your story. It’s time to come back to yourself.  The exercises and assignments in this class will guide you through the process of realigning with your vision and values, get over the apprehension of what to do with your body in front of the lens, and teach you how to create compelling self portraits.

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WITH cAMI TURPIN

The Process is the Point

This hands-on, analog film and mixed media workshop will push you out of your comfort zone into experimental techniques to help you let go of perfectionism and fear, and help you learn to work by instinct and trust.

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Multiple overlapping images of a young man with dark, straight hair, shown in profile and facing forward, set against a yellow background. 
WITH Celina Bailey

At Play

A creative approach to everyday photography. This is an invitation to play, find new and unique ways to make digital photographs and be pleasantly surprised by the results. These techniques can be used to photograph your every day and  your clients; for photographers of any genre.

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A woman embraces a young girl who is resting on a bed, with a wooden wall and a window with daylight in the background. 
WITH Didi VonBoch

EGO TRIP

This class isn’t about rules: it’s about breaking them. EGO TRIP is an invitation to create photos from your soul. Images that feel like you—unfiltered, intuitive, and alive.
EGO TRIP pushes beyond assumption and expectation into the landscape of obsession, passion, and vision.

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A young girl with brown hair and light skin wearing a large pink and white flower necklace against a black background. 
WITH Lindsey Bergstrom

Portrait Revolution

A guide to creating connection, meaning and legacy through portraits. Learn to make intimate portraits that are raw, beautiful, mindful, and meaningful.

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child standing by window with amazing light rays 
WITH Summer Murdock

The Magic of Light

A guide to understanding the best of the light around you. The Magic of Light will push you to slow down, open your eyes and really SEE the light with fresh eyes and get those images that are stuck in your head out into your camera.

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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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Two young women sitting on the porch of a house, one lying down with her head on the other's lap, both looking at the camera. Shoes are on the ground in front, and potted plants are on the sides. 
lindsey bergstrom

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