Online photography classes cost $50 to $300 on average, depending on the type of class and the course provider. Prices are typically on the low end of the range for beginner classes and closer to the high end of the range for classes taught by popular photographers.

Some online platforms offer monthly and annual subscription plans that give you unlimited access to all the photography classes they offer.

Live online classes generally cost more than on-demand or self-paced classes. However, one drawback of on-demand classes is that you don't get real-time feedback and guidance from the instructor.

A photography class is worth it if you want to learn how to master your camera, study new photographic techniques, and gain the ability to capture moments and scenes in exciting, memorable images. You don't need to be an aspiring professional photographer or artist to benefit from a photography class.

You'll learn to observe the world around you in new ways and develop an eye for light, color, details, shapes, and textures. If the course includes feedback from the instructor, they'll help you identify areas where you need improvement and you may become a better photographer as a result.

Beginner photography classes typically teach basic camera skills and techniques, including:

• The exposure triangle—aperture, shutter speed, and ISO—and how each setting affects the motion, depth of focus, and noise (graininess) in your images
• Light and how it affects your photos
• Composition techniques such as the Rule of Thirds and leading lines
• Color, shape, and texture
• White balance
• How specific lenses and filters affect your photos

Intermediate and advanced classes usually focus on a specific type of photography, such as landscape photography, portrait photography, street photography, or sports photography. Some advanced classes help you hone your skills in a particular area, such as posing subjects for wedding photography, using indoor studio lighting, or using a green screen.

Advanced photography classes may also teach post-processing techniques in Photoshop, Lightroom, or other similar photo editing programs. Post-processing techniques include color correction, retouching, adjusting contrast and sharpness, and more.

Follow these tips when choosing a photography class:

• Look for a class targeted toward photographers at your skill level. If you're an advanced photographer, you may also want to consider taking a workshop with a specific photographer.
• Decide if you want to take a general photography skills course that covers the basics, a class that focuses on a specific style or type of photography—such as portrait, landscape, street, or sports photography—or a class that focuses on a specific aspect like lighting or posing.
• Read photography class reviews on Lessons and Google.
• Check out the class instructor's portfolio along with portfolios from their previous students.
• Choose a class format best suited to your personal learning style and preferences. Some students learn better on their own with self-paced classes while others learn better with live instruction.