Intermediate & Advanced Photography Classes

Photography classes for the confident photographer who wants to hone their skills and learn from an expert.

Once you’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to dig deeper. Our intermediate photography classes and advanced photography classes are designed to push you creatively and technically. You’ll explore finding your photography style, experimenting with art photography, and even breaking rules to make work that feels uniquely your own. Whether you’re refining family photography or chasing a personal project, these courses give you the tools, inspiration, and freedom to grow into the next chapter of your creative journey.

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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 Bec Griffiths

The Art of Marketing

Learn how to create marketing that works, feels authentic and you can get excited about. This class is for the photographers that want to make art, share art and make a living without selling their soul. 

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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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with Carolyn Fong

Naturally Lit

Forget feeling dependant on golden hour or window light - learn to create beautifully lit images anywhere, anytime using off camera flash. Naturally Lit is designed for natural light photographers ready to expand their toolkit - without compromising their style.

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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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WITH Cornell Watson

Composing the World You See

Composition is the sauce to creating art and the key to consistency.  In Composing The World You See, you will learn to build, stretch, challenge, and flex your composition muscles to consistently create your new favorite photos.

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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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