Online Photography Workshops & Lessons

These online workshops are designed for photographers who want structured learning, real-world practice, and thoughtful feedback. Through live photography lessons online, guided shooting assignments, and in-depth critique sessions, you will strengthen both your technical skills and artistic voice. Explore individual online photography lessons or commit to the immersive Level-Up Program.

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Online Photography Lessons

Focused online photography lessons centered on individual topics that deepen both technical understanding and creative awareness.

Each lesson includes:

  • A live one-hour Zoom session

  • A guided shooting assignment

  • A dedicated image review and critique session

Topics range from filters and focus techniques to the art of monochrome, the art of noticing, and many others.

Ideal for photographers who want to strengthen a specific area of their craft while receiving personal feedback.

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The Level-Up Program

The Level-Up Program is a structured, immersive online photography workshop designed to accelerate your growth within a focused and intentional time frame.

This experience includes four intensive, week-long learning cycles spread over one to three months, adjusted to your schedule and capacity.

Each cycle includes:

  • A live instructional webinar

  • Assigned in-field shooting practice

  • A two-hour in-depth critique and review session

  • A one-hour “Ask Dave Anything” session

The Level-Up Program is ideal for photographers who are ready to invest in development and sustained progress.

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Instructor’s Note

A Personal Approach to Online Photography Workshops

Online photography workshops should feel engaging, structured, and interactive. Whether you join a single online photography lesson or commit to the Level-Up Program, my goal is the same: to create a learning environment where you can ask questions, practice intentionally, and receive thoughtful critique in real time.

These online photography lessons are offered on an ongoing, rolling basis, allowing you to begin when you are ready and progress at a pace that fits your schedule. Each session is designed to build technical mastery while encouraging deeper artistic growth.

If you prefer hands-on field instruction, you can also explore my in-person workshops.

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What Photographers Are Saying

  • Dave was a terrific instructor. He demonstrated everything very well and clearly. He took all questions and answered comprehensively. I was very new to Lightroom and now I believe that I can start actually working in LrC with some confidence. It was an excellent workshop!

  • Dave was amazing.  I appreciated the Zoom call in advance of the session, so we had a better understanding of what settings would be needed and we had a chance to practice.  Dave was professional, knowledgeable and very helpful!  I would highly recommend Dave!

  • Dave was a great instructor, I really enjoyed our time with him and the content of the course.  He explained everything so clearly and gave plenty of time for questions.

  • I greatly appreciated Dave's flexibility around my learning and how best to maximize my ability to absorb so much information.

  • He has a great way of sharing his knowledge and his ability to offer constructive criticism with no hint of talking down to me.

  • Dave did a great job through out the lesson and even offered to help me after the class get some questions answered.

  • Thank you for all of your insights and assistance today. It was a wonderful class.

Online Photography Workshops FAQs

  • The online workshops are open to photographers of all skill levels. Whether you are building foundational skills or refining advanced techniques, the structure of the online photography courses allows you to grow at your own pace while receiving thoughtful feedback.

  • All online photography lessons are conducted live via Zoom to allow for real-time instruction, discussion, and critique. Each session is recorded and made available to participants as a reference after the workshop.

  • To participate in these online photography workshops, you will need either a DSLR or mirrorless camera and access to basic photo editing software. Adobe Lightroom Classic is used during instruction, though photographers using other editing platforms are welcome to follow along.

  • Critique is a central part of these photography lessons online. After each instructional session, you will complete a guided shooting assignment. During the review session, your images are discussed in depth, with practical feedback focused on composition, light, technical execution, and artistic development.

  • The Level-Up Program is a more immersive version of the online photography workshop experience. Instead of focusing on a single topic, it combines four structured learning cycles over one to three months, providing extended practice, detailed critique, and ongoing access for questions and refinement.

  • Yes. These online photography workshops are accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. Because the sessions are live and interactive, participants can engage fully regardless of location.

  • If you are looking to improve a specific skill, an individual online photography lesson may be the right fit. If you are ready to accelerate your development in a more structured and sustained way, the Level-Up Program may be a better choice. You are always welcome to reach out for guidance before enrolling.