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.
WITH amy elizabethSelf 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.
WITH cAMI TURPINThe 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.
WITH Celina BaileyAt 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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Mini Classes
Want to start learning right now? These Experimental Photography Mini Classes are perfect for learning a specific skill in a quick, approachable way at your own pace.
The Magic of Freelensing
Discover the magic of freelensing—a technique where you detach your lens from the camera body to create dreamy blur, light leaks, and striking slices of focus. In this class, you'll learn how to experiment with this technique, embrace imperfection, and unlock a whole new world of creative possibilities, no fancy gear required.
class by summer murdock
class by celina baileyIn Motion: Creating Artistic Motion with Your Phone
Learn how to create images with motion blur to add emotion, movement, and atmosphere to your photos - using only your phone.
CLASS by CORNELL WATSONDragging the World You See
Shutter dragging is all about adding a little razzle-dazzle to your photos using slow shutter speeds. In this class, you’ll learn how to combine those slow shutter speeds with intentional camera movement to create light trails and ghosting effects.
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.
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