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Petra Collins

Capture Your Vision Through Photography

Petra Collins

Become the photographer you’ve always envisioned yourself to be with hands-on instruction from acclaimed artist Petra Collins. In this session, you’ll shoot an original photo series that captures your vision.

Become the photographer you’ve always envisioned yourself to be with hands-on instruction from acclaimed artist Petra Collins. In this session, you’ll shoot an original photo series that captures your vision.

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  1. Shoot an original photo series

    Level up your skills with step-by-step guidance on projects to achieve learnings you're proud of.

  2. Flexible curriculum

    We break down the class into manageable activities to do at your own pace.

  3. Feedback & discussions

    Access a community of peers to get feedback and be inspired

  4. All levels

    This session is approachable for beginners and has advanced techniques for the more experienced.

  1. Shoot an original photo series

    Level up your skills with step-by-step guidance on projects to achieve learnings you're proud of.

  2. Flexible curriculum

    We break down the class into manageable activities to do at your own pace.

  3. Feedback & discussions

    Access a community of peers to get feedback and be inspired

  4. All levels

    This session is approachable for beginners and has advanced techniques for the more experienced.

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Unlock new skills with a structured curriculum

Section 1

Gearing Up for Inspiration

Section 2

Understanding Your Camera and Lighting Techniques

Section 3

Portraits and Understanding Your Subject

Section 4

Creating Your Series

Skills you will learn

Create Your Photo Series
  • Loading film into a camera
  • Choosing your location
  • Creating ideal compositions
  • Developing your vision
  • Editing your photo series
Set Up Your Camera
  • Understanding your subject
  • Setting your F-stop
  • Adjusting your exposure
  • Managing your focus ring
  • Understanding depth of field
Prepare For The Shoot
  • Identifying your inspiration
  • Understanding portraiture
  • Assembling your starter kit
  • Working with natural light
  • Creating studio light

Skills you will learn

Create Your Photo Series
  • Loading film into a camera
  • Choosing your location
  • Creating ideal compositions
  • Developing your vision
  • Editing your photo series
Set Up Your Camera
  • Understanding your subject
  • Setting your F-stop
  • Adjusting your exposure
  • Managing your focus ring
  • Understanding depth of field
Prepare For The Shoot
  • Identifying your inspiration
  • Understanding portraiture
  • Assembling your starter kit
  • Working with natural light
  • Creating studio light

Explore the full curriculum

Watch the Session Overview to learn more.

My Activities
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 1
Gearing Up for Inspiration

Petra shares her journey to becoming an influential photographer, and empowers you to begin your own path. She introduces you to the technical tools and creative inspiration that you’ll be harnessing throughout her session.

  1. Video activity 1
    Sessions Overview

    3 minutes

    Petra gives you a rundown of the session format and offers a preview of everything you’ll learn in the session. In the Guides section, you’ll find a glossary packed with terms all photographers should know. (There will be several guides and PDFs for you to access throughout the class, so be on the lookout!)

  2. Video activity 2
    Meet Your Instructor

    4 minutes

    Petra introduces herself and takes you through her decision to pursue film photography.

  3. Video activity 3
    Compile Your Photography Starter Kit

    14 minutes

    Petra familiarizes you with her unique photography starter kit and explains how you can build your own. Get to know the cameras, lenses, and materials that will help you expand your aesthetic.

  4. Activity 4
    Complete Petra’s Essential Checklist

    Make use of this handy checklist to gather and organize all the film photography essentials you’ll need for the rest of Petra’s session.

  5. Activity 5
    Learn to Properly Load Film Into Your Camera

    Get familiar with the technical steps for loading film into your camera. Use this step-by-step guide to ensure you’re set up for success when you’re out shooting. Also, check out the Guides section for a directory of local photo businesses across the U.S. that can help you develop your photos.

  6. Video activity 6
    Expand Your Creativity

    4 minutes

    Petra emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, reflection, and curiosity when generating new ideas. Then she challenges you to identify what inspires you outside of photography.

Module 2
Understanding Your Camera and Lighting Techniques
Module 3
Portraits and Understanding Your Subject
Module 4
Creating Your Series

Explore the full curriculum

Watch the Session Overview to learn more.

My Activities
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 1
Gearing Up for Inspiration

Petra shares her journey to becoming an influential photographer, and empowers you to begin your own path. She introduces you to the technical tools and creative inspiration that you’ll be harnessing throughout her session.

  1. Video activity 1
    Sessions Overview

    3 minutes

    Petra gives you a rundown of the session format and offers a preview of everything you’ll learn in the session. In the Guides section, you’ll find a glossary packed with terms all photographers should know. (There will be several guides and PDFs for you to access throughout the class, so be on the lookout!)

  2. Video activity 2
    Meet Your Instructor

    4 minutes

    Petra introduces herself and takes you through her decision to pursue film photography.

  3. Video activity 3
    Compile Your Photography Starter Kit

    14 minutes

    Petra familiarizes you with her unique photography starter kit and explains how you can build your own. Get to know the cameras, lenses, and materials that will help you expand your aesthetic.

  4. Activity 4
    Complete Petra’s Essential Checklist

    Make use of this handy checklist to gather and organize all the film photography essentials you’ll need for the rest of Petra’s session.

  5. Activity 5
    Learn to Properly Load Film Into Your Camera

    Get familiar with the technical steps for loading film into your camera. Use this step-by-step guide to ensure you’re set up for success when you’re out shooting. Also, check out the Guides section for a directory of local photo businesses across the U.S. that can help you develop your photos.

  6. Video activity 6
    Expand Your Creativity

    4 minutes

    Petra emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, reflection, and curiosity when generating new ideas. Then she challenges you to identify what inspires you outside of photography.

Module 2
Understanding Your Camera and Lighting Techniques
Module 3
Portraits and Understanding Your Subject
Module 4
Creating Your Series

Explore the full curriculum

Watch the Session Overview to learn more.

My Activities
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 1
Gearing Up for Inspiration

Petra shares her journey to becoming an influential photographer, and empowers you to begin your own path. She introduces you to the technical tools and creative inspiration that you’ll be harnessing throughout her session.

  1. Video activity 1
    Sessions Overview

    3 minutes

    Petra gives you a rundown of the session format and offers a preview of everything you’ll learn in the session. In the Guides section, you’ll find a glossary packed with terms all photographers should know. (There will be several guides and PDFs for you to access throughout the class, so be on the lookout!)

  2. Video activity 2
    Meet Your Instructor

    4 minutes

    Petra introduces herself and takes you through her decision to pursue film photography.

  3. Video activity 3
    Compile Your Photography Starter Kit

    14 minutes

    Petra familiarizes you with her unique photography starter kit and explains how you can build your own. Get to know the cameras, lenses, and materials that will help you expand your aesthetic.

  4. Activity 4
    Complete Petra’s Essential Checklist

    Make use of this handy checklist to gather and organize all the film photography essentials you’ll need for the rest of Petra’s session.

  5. Activity 5
    Learn to Properly Load Film Into Your Camera

    Get familiar with the technical steps for loading film into your camera. Use this step-by-step guide to ensure you’re set up for success when you’re out shooting. Also, check out the Guides section for a directory of local photo businesses across the U.S. that can help you develop your photos.

  6. Video activity 6
    Expand Your Creativity

    4 minutes

    Petra emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, reflection, and curiosity when generating new ideas. Then she challenges you to identify what inspires you outside of photography.

Module 2
Understanding Your Camera and Lighting Techniques
Module 3
Portraits and Understanding Your Subject
Module 4
Creating Your Series

Projects from this Session

Get feedback from a supportive community

Submit your projects and receive feedback from peers.
Stay inspired and motivated with a community of your peers.
Get all your questions answered — no matter how big or small.
Submit your projects and receive feedback from peers.
Stay inspired and motivated with a community of your peers.
Get all your questions answered — no matter how big or small.

Meet your instructor

Petra Collins

Acclaimed artist Petra Collins is known for her dreamlike, emotive photography. Her whimsical style has influenced artistic trends while probing the nuances of femininity, identity, and vulnerability. In her session, Petra leverages her unique expertise to help you express yourself with your camera.

Meet your instructor

Petra Collins

Acclaimed artist Petra Collins is known for her dreamlike, emotive photography. Her whimsical style has influenced artistic trends while probing the nuances of femininity, identity, and vulnerability. In her session, Petra leverages her unique expertise to help you express yourself with your camera.

Meet your instructor

Petra Collins

Acclaimed artist Petra Collins is known for her dreamlike, emotive photography. Her whimsical style has influenced artistic trends while probing the nuances of femininity, identity, and vulnerability. In her session, Petra leverages her unique expertise to help you express yourself with your camera.

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