Experimental Photography Classes

Photography classes for when you want to push the medium and get out of your comfort zone.

Experimental photography is all about breaking the rules and seeing what happens when you play. In these classes, you’ll explore creative techniques like rainbow photos, long exposure, panning, and motion blur to capture movement and energy in new ways. You’ll try hands-on processes like film soup and light painting, as well as digital approaches to photo manipulation and soft focus. Whether your goal is to push boundaries in fine art photography or simply rediscover the joy of experimenting, these courses invite you to stretch your imagination and create images that surprise even you.

A woman kneeling on black fabric, with her eyes closed, wearing a black dress, 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 woman with short dark hair in a gray shirt 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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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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lindsey bergstrom

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