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Focal Point Photoclass 2026

Free. Cohort-based.

Ten units covering everything from camera fundamentals to your own long-term personal project.

Join any time and catch up at your own pace.

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Weekly lessons
Paced with the cohort, all year
Real assignments
Every unit, applied in the real world
Mentor feedback
Post your work, get real critiques
Free, always
No cost, no catch
January 2026 cohort is active. The course will restart on July 1st. If you're just finding us now, we recommend waiting to join the July cohort. In the meantime, check out 52 Weeks and join the community.

Course units

Getting Started
Before You Begin
Experience, goals, and mindset
Unit 1
Introduction & The Gear
Cameras, lenses, focal length, and digital workflow
Unit 2
Photography Basics
Exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
Unit 3
The Art of Photography
Light, composition, and color theory
Unit 4
Post Processing
Workflow, editing, and developing a consistent style
Unit 5
The Decision Process
Visual narrative, culling, and feedback
Unit 6
Taking Your Camera Skills Further
Focus systems, metering, and flash
Unit 7
Personal Projects
Brainstorming, planning, and beginning a project
Unit 8
The Art of Photography, Part 2
Lighting, composition, and colour revisited
Unit 9
Exploration
Genre exploration and creative stretch
Opens April 22
Unit 10
Next Steps
Confidence, reflection, and going further
Opens May 6
Final Project
Final Project
Present your year's work and celebrate your progress
Opens May 20