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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 Pei Ketron

November 8, 2025
Join photographer Pei Ketron for an engaging seminar dedicated to capturing professional-level iPhone photographs as well as how to edit your photos directly on your phone using Adobe Lightroom’s mobile app.
Tuition
$195.00
Tuition
$195.00
Perspectives

with Roxanne Bouché Overton

November 18 and November 20, 2025
In this live webinar, Roxanne Bouché Overton invites us into a space of creative awakening, reflection, and inspiration, guiding us through ways to shift our perspective, recognize and soften creative blocks to let meaning rise from motion, light, and abstraction.
Tuition
$295.00
Tuition
$295.00

with Andy Gray, Barbara Kreutter, Nick Fancher, and moderator Stephanie Johnson

December 6, 2025
Focus on seeing differently with three contemporary approaches to ICM photography with featured presenters, Andy Gray, Barbara Kreutter, Nick Fancher, and moderator Stephanie Johnson, each using techniques in distinct and compelling ways.
Tuition
$145.00
Tuition
$145.00

with Maggie Taylor

December 10 and December 13, 2025
The next installment of Maggie Taylor’s always intriguing online series of Photoshop compositing adventure, work alongside Maggie as she shares her favorite techniques for generating shadows and enhancing both existing and non-existing light in a composite.
Tuition
$295.00
Tuition
$295.00

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