Best Online Education Resources for Photographers: Courses, Classes & Workshops

Online education proved yet again that, with determination, passion, and eagerness to share knowledge, everything is doable even if it doesn’t seem so at first. Online courses, workshops, and conferences were huge last year, and this trend is not going anywhere in 2021. So, if you love the idea of continuous learning and improving your craft and business, you have a lot to look forward to. We did the homework for you and prepared a list of 35+ online classes, workshops, and conferences for photographers and videographers. Choose your favorites, bookmark them, and enjoy the learning process.

A Greater Story | Workshop by Jonas Peterson

Want to learn how to tell stories with your photography and create imagery that is meaningful for you and your clients? Join this workshop brought to you by Jonas Peterson.

Website: jonaspetersoneducation.com

Instagram: @jonaspeterson

Facebook: Jonas Peterson

Prices: $149

All Heart Education | Workshop by Stormy Solis

This online workshop created and hosted by Stormy Solis has everything you need for a successful photography business: from educational resources and training, to presets, guides, and exclusive discounts on handy photography services.

Website: stormysolis.com/all-heart-education

Instagram: @stormysolis

Facebook: Stormy Solis Photography

Prices: $800 for All Four Seasons

Amy & Jordan’s Courses

Amy and Jordan will teach you how to take your photography business to the next level. Explore their various courses on posing, shooting and editing, business, contracts and more.

Website: amyandjordan.com

Instagram: @amy_demos

Facebook: Amy & Jordan

Prices: Starting at $497

Arianna Harry | Courses 

Arianna Harry will teach you how to jumpstart your business, how to use Adobe Lightroom like a pro, and how to make the most out of your camera by simply choosing the right settings. Arianna’s courses are available in English and Italian.

Website: ariannaharry.com/workshops

Instagram: @callme.harry

Facebook: Arianna Harry Photography

Prices: Starting at $299

Brandi Potter | From Moonlight Education

Always wanted to master the art of double exposure? Need some posing inspiration for your couples? Brandi Potter’s guides and courses are exactly what you need!

Website: from-moonlight.com/education

Instagram: @madefrommoonlight

Facebook: From Moonlight

Prices: Starting at $75

Conference & Chill | Virtual Photo Gathering

The awesome folks over at Conference & Chill are always coming with hot topics and rad lineups for their virtual conferences. The upcoming one is Boudoir-themed and is for all those who want to take compelling and creative intimate photos.

Website: conferenceandchill.com

Instagram: @conferenceandchill

Facebook: Conference + Chill

Date: Next online conference - February 7th, 2021

Prices: Starting at $29

Creative Caffeine by Jacob Loafman

In this course, Jacob Loafman, the guru of creative shoots, will spill all the beans about how he comes up with creative ideas, how he brings them to life, where he finds inspiration, and more!

Website: jacobloafman.com/creative-caffeine

Instagram: @jacob_loafman

Date: February 18th, 2021

Prices: $125

D’Arcy Benincosa’s Signature Courses

Pinterest marketing, shooting and metering film, pricing - these are just a few of the wonderful courses offered by D’Arcy Benincosa.

Website: darcybenincosa.com/courses

Instagram: @darcybenincosa

Facebook: D’Arcy Benincosa Photography

Prices: Starting at $49

Eden Strader | Workshops

Eden Strader is known for her bright and bold imagery. She offers insightful workshops on lighting, posing, and working in Photoshop & Lightroom, as well as guides focused on marketing your work online.

Website: edenstrader.com/education

Instagram: @edenstrader

Facebook: Eden Strader

Prices: Guides start at $59, Workshops start at $350

Elena S Blair | Courses & Webinars

Elena specializes in Family and Kids photography and is ready to share her knowledge with you by means of her courses, as well as her free photography webinars.

Website: elenasblair.com

Instagram: @elenasblair_photography

Facebook: Elena S Blair Photography

Prices: Courses start at $99

Embracing the Storm | Course by Twyla Jones

In this course, Twyla explains how to edit your photos in a way that will get them noticed, appreciated, and loved, and speed up your workflow - whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer.

Website: emotionalstorytelling.com/embracing-the-storm

Instagram: @emotionalstorytelling

Facebook: Emotional Storytelling with Twyla Jones

Prices: $425

Filming Life Academy

Created by Courtney Holmes, Filming Life Academy is an online filmmaking school and community for photographers and videographers who want to create story-driven films for families.

Website: filminglifeacademy.com

Instagram: @filminglifeacademy

Facebook: Filming Life Academy

Prices: $75/month

How I Shot This App

Created by Melli and Shayne, the HIST is an educational and platform, where they fully debunk each photo that they’ve taken - from composition and lighting to camera settings, subject positioning, and the story behind it.

Website: hist.app

Instagram: @howishotthis_weddings

Facebook: How I Shot This

Prices: €12/month or €99/year

Ideaction Consulting

If you are not familiar with Sam and Katy yet - it’s time to change that! Besides offering top-notch business consulting for photographers, they also share a ton of free tips & educational resources on their blog and Instagram lives.

Website: ideactionconsulting.com

Instagram: @ideactionconsulting

Facebook: Ideaction Consulting

Igor Demba | Mentoring 

If you’re looking for a brilliant mentor who’ll teach you how to strengthen your business, edit your photos, have a consistent brand, and other aspects of the photographic craft - you’ve just found him, it’s Igor Demba.

Website: igordemba.com/mentoring

Instagram: @igordemba

Facebook: Igor Demba Photography

Prices: Online mentoring sessions - start at £100. One to one sessions - start at £900

India Earl Education

India’s courses cover a lot of various topics: from posing and creating impactful GIFs, to setting up Instagram & Facebook ads and improving your SEO rating.

Website: indiaearleducation.com

Instagram: @indiaearl

Facebook: India Earl Photography

Prices: Courses start at $65

Julia & Gil Education (For German Speakers)

The amazing Julia and Gil will show you just how to shoot your couples in a natural way, and how to build your photography business.

Website: juliaandgil.education

Instagram: @juliaandgil

Facebook: Julia & Gil

Prices: Workshops start at €199

Katelyn James | Courses & Resources

Lighting & location, posing and anything related to your photography business - these are just a few of the many topics Katelyn touches upon in her courses.

Website: katelynjames.com

Instagram: @katelynjames

Facebook: Katelyn James Photography

Prices: Courses start at $149

Kelley Williams | Styled Shoot School

Kelley’s course called Styled Shoot School will teach you everything you need to know in order to create styled shoots that will be consistent with your brand and will help you scale your business.

Website: kelleywphotos.com/education

Instagram: @kelleywphotos

Facebook: Kelley Williams Photography

Price: $595

Kyle Goldie | Courses

How to travel more and spend less? What strategies to apply for efficient Instagram growth? How to elevate your photography business and help it grow organically? Kyle Goldie knows the answers and is happy to share them in his terrific courses.

Website: kylegoldie.com

Instagram: @kylegoldie

Facebook: Photography Business Community | SEO, Websites, Marketing, Sales & More

Prices: Courses start at $297

Make it Social, not Salesy | Course by Sydney Marie

Sydney and her team have put together this fantastic course that will help you learn how to market yourself to your ideal clients and how to sell your photography services without being “salesy”.

Website: sydneymarie.co

Instagram: @sydneymariephotography

Facebook: Sydney Marie

Prices: $290

Marina Williams | Guides 

Want to start using TikTok for your photography business, or need some useful tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your Instagram? Marina’s guides will help you with that!

Website: marinawilliamseducation.com

Instagram: @marinawphoto

Facebook: Marina Williams Photography

Prices: Starting at $14.99

Phylicia Willis | Workshops, Mentoring & Resources

Besides her free educational group called Photo Tribe, Phylicia also offers mentoring, 1:1 life shoots, posing guides, business and marketing tips and workshops.

Website: phyliciawillis.com/education

Instagram: @phylicia.willis

Facebook: Photo Tribe

Rise Photo Academy

Created by Dawn Charles, this membership-based educational course will teach you absolutely everything you need to know to have a successful photography business: from camera settings and editing, to convincing your prospects that you are worth your price.

Website: risephotoacademy.com

Instagram: @risephotoacademy_

Facebook: RISE Photo Academy

Prices: $67/month or $47/month if paid yearly

School of Visual Arts

This is a YouTube playlist with 100+ lectures by experienced photographers in various fields, such as fashion, portrait, fine-art, documentary photography and more.

YouTube Playlist

Prices: Free

Six Figure Photography by Ben Hartley

Ben Hartley offers wonderful free resources (podcast and Facebook group) on how to scale your photography business.

Website: sixfigurephotography.com

Instagram: @jbenhartley

Facebook: Ben Hartley's Six Figure Photography Mastermind - Coaching For Creatives

Prices: Free

Six-Figure Business Map | Course by Jai Long

This extensive online course created by photographer and educator Jai Long is a must for any photographer or videographer who wants to build a sustainable and authentic business.

Website: jailong.co/business-map

Instagram: @jailong.co

Facebook: Jai Long

Prices: $2497

Susan Stripling’s Wedding School

This online course organized by Susan Stripling covers such aspects as photography business & finance, marketing, wedding day skills, post-production, and photo skills.

Website: theweddingschool.net

Instagram: @theweddingschool

Facebook: The Wedding School

Prices: $35/month or $299/year

Terri Baskin | Guides

In her guides, Terri Basking shares all her expertise about preparing your couples for their photo sessions, and selling your services from your strength and in a natural way.

Website: terribaskin.com/education

Instagram: @terribaskin

Facebook: Terri Basking Photography

Prices: Starting at $4.99

The Brittany Bruce Photography Academy

A five-step blueprint for starting your photography business, this course covers topics like shooting & editing, posing, marketing, and more!

Website: brittanybrucecourses.com/academy

Instagram: @brittanybrucephotography

Facebook: Brittany Bruce Education

Prices: $997

The Collective by Katie Berg

The Collective is a collaborative group of awesome photographers. They offer free education via their Facebook group, as well as a five-week educational program that kicks off on April 28th, 2021.

Website: katiebergphoto.com/thecollective

Instagram: @_katieberg

Facebook: The Collective - A Photographer Community

Dates: April 28 - May 28, 2021

Prices: $115 per week, $500 for all 5 weeks

The Cultivate Experience

This education program was created by McKenzie Bigliazzi and Victoria Saint Martin, and it will equip you with everything you need, in order to become a great photographer: from a course on mastering Instagram, to guides on branding, blogging, and pricing.

Website: mckenziebigliazzi.com/education

Instagram: @mckenzie_bigliazzi

Facebook: McKenzie Bigliazzi Photography

Prices: Courses start at $375, Guides start at $15

The Heart University

Lindsey and Evie - founders of The Heart University - have 3 amazing courses for photographers: The Photo Major, The Posing Minor, The Content Photo Minor, as well as a Bundle of all Courses.

Website: theheartuniversity.com

Instagram: @theheartuniversity

Facebook: The Heart University

Prices: Courses start at $199

The Inside Workshop by Laurken Kendall

In this one-day intensive workshop, Laruken Kendall will show you how she runs her photography business and will teach such important things as client communication, client preparation, as well as a live shoot.

Website: laurkenkendall.com/workshops

Instagram: @laurkenkendall

Facebook: Laurken Kendall Photo

Prices: $1500

Unravelled Academy

When you subscribe to Unravelled Academy you get access to a massive library of courses and workshops that will help you elevate your photography skills, as well as your business.

Website: theunraveledacademy.com

Instagram: @unraveledacademy

Facebook: Unraveled Academy

Prices: $15/month. Use code: SQUAREMUSE to get one more for free.

Unscripted Posing App

Unscripted is an amazing app for photographers that offers hundreds of posing prompts for your photoshoots, as well as camera settings recommendations, a sun tracker, and many other cool features.

Website: unscriptedposingapp.com

Instagram: @unscriptedposingapp

Facebook: UNSCRIPTED for photographers

Prices: $0/month for Free Version, $14.99/month for Pro Version. Use code FLOTHEMES for $20 off your subscription.

Wedding Editorials | Master Class by Elizabeth Austin

In this master class, Elizabeth Austin will teach you how to attract your ideal clientele and how to build vendor relationships that will help your business in the future.

Website: elizabethaustinphotography.com/education

Instagram: @elizabethaustinphoto

Facebook: Elizabeth Austin Photography

Price: $297

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• Squaremuse blog for lots of free resources and tips for photographers on Squarespace, marketing, SEO and website inspiration.

• Flothemes blog for tons of free articles for photographers on website design, WordPress tips and tricks, SEO and inspiring interviews with brilliant folks.

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