© Maggie Taylor

SFW Perspectives are live online webinar programs from our most esteemed photography and writing instructors. These creative artists set a high bar with their ability to captivate an audience—offering insights, unique perspectives, and a masterful command of language. These programs are designed to expand your technical skills as well as your personal vision.

You can engage in these programs even if you can’t make one or more of the live presentations. Paid participants have access to recordings of these online presentations for one month following the live event.

with Ella Morton

December 13, 2025
This three-hour online seminar, led by photographer Ella Morton, explores the wide range of artist residencies available to photographers and photo-based artists as well as how to evaluate if a residency aligns with your creative goals.
Tuition
$75.00
Tuition
$75.00

with Shelley Vandegrift

January 10, 2026
Shelley Vandegrift guides students through the unique features of Adobe Lightroom Mobile to adjust lighting, contrast, and color as well as exploring Superimpose, Distressed FX+, and other apps that offer simple, effective tools to modify and combine content into unique artistic images.
Tuition
$195.00
Tuition
$195.00

with Shaina Fishman

January 24, 2026
Learn how to photograph your pets with emotion, depth, and clarity with photographer Shaina Fishman as she shares her approach to working with animals, offering tools, techniques, and insights to help you photograph pets.
Tuition
$195.00
Tuition
$195.00

with Gabriel Isak

January 31 and February 7, 2026
In this two-session online webinar, Gabriel Isak reveals the essential tools and techniques used across the industry to achieve natural, professional-level skin retouching.
Tuition
$295.00
Tuition
$295.00

with Marie Monteleone

February 7, 2026
Explore practical strategies for building a strong online presence, forming meaningful industry connections, and communicating effectively with editors and publications with Bloomberg News senior photo editor, Marie A. Monteleone.
Tuition
$125.00
Tuition
$125.00

with Shelley Vandegrift

March 14, 2026
Shelley Vandegrift helps demystify the editing process for infrared photography, explaining the essential techniques that turn Lightroom and Camera Raw into an all-in-one solution for infrared work.
Tuition
$195.00
Tuition
$195.00