Monthly ONLINE lessons on Thursdays, starting January 29th, 2026, $499 Jan 29, Feb 26, March 26, April 16, May 28, June 25 , July 23, Aug 20, Sep 10, Oct 22, Nov 19, Dec 10 The Project Concept to presentation will channel your skills to create a personal photo project which you can be proud! […]
August 26-30, 2026 Adventure Information! Explore the magic of the Sierra Nevada with Creative Photo Academy. Photograph the stunning beauty of Yosemite's high country and the magical interiors of the Bodie Ghost Town buildings. This immersive workshop is designed for photography enthusiasts, from beginners to advanced photographers, who want to master the art of capturing […]
Adventure Preview 2027 See the Itinerary What we will photograph Get a feel for the experience Meet the team What to pack Answers to your questions Japan Snow Monkeys Monday, August 31st Botswana Wednesday, September 2nd Iceland Thursday, September 3rd Kenya Conservation Friday, September 4th Namibia Wednesday, September 9th Tickets The numbers below include tickets […]
Award winning landscape photos are a blend of technical achievement and artistic flair. Learn to find the location, position the camera and build your fantastic photo Online sessions will be recorded. Landscape Photography UPCOMING ONLINE DATES: Thursdays, September 3-24, 2026 Online 6PM Instructor: Justin Tedford All great landscape images start with a little bit of knowledge […]
Wednesday, September 9th Justin Tedford, Creative Photo Academy educator, has a new book! The Art of Seeing, Developing a photographer's eye hits home the message that every photographer needs. Slow down, see deeper, make better photos. Join the CPA Community as we celebrate Justin and work to improve our photography. "The camera doesn't create the […]
Photo Boot Camp Available Sessions (Tickets Below): Wednesdays 6PM - 8PM PT | September 9th - October 14th, 2026 ONLINE Saturdays 9AM - 11AM PT | October 17th - November 21st, 2026 ONLINE The Exciting Boot Camp Experience LIVE! Photo Boot Camp provides the most cohesive approach to learn how to use your camera creatively. […]
MONDAYS, September 14-October 5, 5PM, ONLINE, $399 Join Lindsay Silverman for this exclusive deep dive into all things surrounding the new Nikon Z8 & Z9 mirrorless camera! He will share his top tips on how to make the Amazing Z8 & Z9 camera yours with their myriad of functions and wonderful customization abilities. Work with a Z8 […]
Take your creative photography to beyond the ordinary. Inspiring Portraits, is for the photographer wishing to hone her skills or improve his craft. Each weekly lesson will inspire you to grow and give you the tools to complete your assignments while pushing the limits of your photography. You will learn through participation in dynamic discussion, […]
Desert Figure Workshop Oct 24-28, 2026Price- $4799Location- near Death Valley, CA Desert Figure Workshop is an opportunity to make fantastic figure photographs in an amazing location.Near Death Valley our location is an artist's retreat with limitless desert vistas and art installationsthat will be truly inspiring settings and backgrounds The Numbers Eight PhotographersFour Professional ModelsTwo CPA EducatorsTwelve […]
Travel Photography like a Pro Tuesdays, November 3 + 10, 5pm PT, Online, $99I love telling stories and travel photography enables me to tell stories in my own unique way. I’ve been traveling with my camera for over 50 years and have learned that when traveling with a camera it’s so important to take photos […]
Creative Composition is a goal of every photographer. Explore your options and improve your photo building skills with Creative Composition Online sessions will be recorded. ONLINE DATES: Tuesdays, November 3 - 24, 2026 | 6PM-8PM PT Instructor: Mark Crase Whether they are using words on a page, brush strokes on canvas, musical notes or photographic […]
Yosemite Winter Adventure 2027 January 7-10, 2027 Experience the Creative Photo Academy's Yosemite in Winter Photo Adventure. Magical scenery, fantastic locations, and good friends make for a grand weekend. Learn to produce great scenic images by practicing the rules of exposure, creative composition, proper lens selection, and filter techniques. We provide the technical knowledge and […]
