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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.

Free forever
No paywalls, no hidden costs
Mentor feedback
Real humans, real critique
Cohort-based
July & January intakes
Self-paced
Catch up any time
July 2026 cohort starts June 30. Units unlock on a rolling schedule throughout the cohort. Join the community on Discord while you wait.

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
Unit 10
Wrapping Up
Confidence, reflection, and going further
Final Project
Final Project
Present your year's work and celebrate your progress