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Hello, October
Fall has a way of making everyone want to pick up a camera again. The light gets lower, the colors turn, and there's suddenly a lot worth looking at.
This month we're heading trackside with David Mazur's blog. His photographs catch motocross at full speed, with riders frozen in mi...
by Susan Demers Weigold —
Oct 01, 2026
Register: Camera + Coffee
Your Creativity Needs a Morning Out
Our new creative sessions give you time to experiment with your photography, develop your personal style, and strengthen your visual storytelling. Hosted by Program Director and Instructor Susan Weigold, each session gives you the support to explore your own c...
by Susan Demers Weigold —
Sep 17, 2026
Quick Guide to Upcoming Workshops
Capture Composition Street Photography
Saturday, September 19, 3:30-5:30 PM, Downtown Portsmouth, NH. Learn to see stronger photographs during a hands-on street photography walk. Explore simple ways to use lines, shapes, light, layers, and perspective to create more interesting compositions.
2 S...
by Susan Demers Weigold —
Sep 13, 2026
Autumn is in the Air!
We Love a Postcard. But...
Vermont in the fall practically begs for that postcard shot. Covered bridge. Brilliant foliage. White church. And yes, we’ll photograph some of those classic scenes. They’re classics for a reason.
But then we’re going off the beaten track.
During our 3-Day Fall in ...
Sep 03, 2026
Think Cinematic
What If You Approached Your Photography Like a Cinematographer?
Ever watch a movie and think, wow, that is a great shot!
What was it that caught your eye? The light? The angle? The color? Or maybe it was something harder to put your finger on. You just felt something.
That’s where things get int...
by Susan Demers Weigold —
Aug 20, 2026
New Workshop: Composition
Capture Composition...
Learn What to Include, What to Leave Out, and How to Frame It
WRITTEN BY DAVID MAZUR
There's a moment on every street corner when an ordinary scene tips over into something worth stopping for, a shaft of light, a stranger's gesture, the geometry of a doorway lining up ...
Aug 12, 2026
Healing Powers of Photography
Why Your Camera May Be One of the Best Exercises for Your Brain
by David Mazur
Most people believe photography is about creating beautiful images. We believe it's about creating a better observer.
That may sound like a bold statement, but neuroscience increasingly supports what photographers...
Jul 30, 2026
New Ways to Learn
Every photographer's journey is different. Whether you're picking up a camera for the first time, looking to sharpen a specific skill, or ready for your next creative adventure, we've created new learning opportunities designed to meet you where you are.
From beginner programs and live online cou...
Jul 23, 2026
🇺🇸 Celebrate America's 250th: Capture Fireworks
Great fireworks photographs aren't just about what's happening in the sky.
They're about the people, places, and moments that make the celebration unforgettable. Learn a few simple techniques to create images you'll be proud to share.
This Fourth of July is unlike any other as we celebrate Amer...
Jul 03, 2026
Grab your camera...
It's time to gather, capture, and create! ✨
This summer and fall, we're heading out to capture street life in Portsmouth, kayaking through Scarborough Marsh, boating to the wild beauty of Star Island, and exploring the tiny details of macro photography in Prescott Park. Plus, we have arranged tw...
Jun 19, 2026
Falling for Monhegan 📸!
NEW DATES: Monhegan Island 3-Day Photography Workshop October 2–4, 2026
We're falling in love with Monhegan Island! Seacoast Photography School's David Mazur just returned from his latest visit, more inspired than ever. The dramatic cliffside light, the seabirds, the lobster harbor, the fog ...
Jun 11, 2026
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