Cohort 1: Dealing with your Identity as a Scribe
Photography as a calling, taught as a craft. A 12-week faith-based photography cohort for Christian photographers and visual storytellers. Biblical formation and technical training side by side, every week, in community.
For photographers who want both the craft and the calling.
- Christian photographers who want their work to carry purpose, not only polish
- Beginners and experienced shooters alike. Every week runs a Beginner track and an Advanced track
- Church and ministry media volunteers who want to serve with excellence
- Anyone who knows the voice of imposter syndrome and is ready to be free of it
School, not scrolling.
This is not a library of videos to watch alone. It is a cohort that learns together, with real deadlines, real feedback and room for your work to breathe.
Scripture and skill, side by side
Every week pairs biblical teaching with technical training in equal measure.
Three photos, one week to breathe
Each week you shoot a 3-photo assignment, due the following week, plus a 500-word discussion post.
Reviewed together
Every live session opens by reviewing the class's photos from the week before, before new teaching begins.
Twelve weeks, one finished body of work.
Foundations
Calling, identity and the heart behind the image, alongside the technical groundwork for the weeks ahead.
Tech weeks
Software training in Lightroom, Photoshop or Capture One, and setting up your online portfolio.
Capstone begins
"Who Am I" is introduced: seven self-portraits that tell your identity journey, built around one scripture.
Final critique
You present your seven images and a 700-word artist bio. You leave with your artist voice and a finished body of work.
Live Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 PM CST
No class during the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year.
| Week | Tuesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 3 | Nov 5 |
| 2 | Nov 10 | Nov 12 |
| 3 | Nov 17 | Nov 19 |
| Break | Nov 24 | Nov 26 · Thanksgiving |
| 4 | Dec 1 | Dec 3 |
| 5 | Dec 8 | Dec 10 |
| 6 | Dec 15 | Dec 17 |
| Break | Dec 22 | Dec 24 · Christmas |
| Break | Dec 29 | Dec 31 · New Year |
| 7 | Jan 5 | Jan 7 |
| 8 | Jan 12 | Jan 14 |
| 9 | Jan 19 | Jan 21 |
| 10 | Jan 26 | Jan 28 |
| 11 | Feb 2 | Feb 4 |
| 12 | Feb 9 | Feb 11 |
Come ready to shoot.
- A DSLR or mirrorless camera
- Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop or Capture One
- Time for two live sessions and one assignment each week
- A commitment to show up: more than four unexcused absences affects completion
Pay in full by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or split it into smaller payments with Klarna at checkout.
Full refund within 30 days of purchase. See the refund policy.
Enroll in Cohort 1Before you enroll
I am a beginner. Is this for me?
Yes. Each week runs a Beginner track and an Advanced track, so you learn at the right level alongside the whole cohort.
Do I need to know my photographer archetype first?
No, but it helps. The free Scribe's Calling assessment takes about five minutes and shows you which of the five photographer archetypes you lean toward. Take it here.
What if I miss a live session?
Let us know ahead of time when you can. Students may have up to four unexcused absences before completion is affected.
Can I pay over time?
Yes. Klarna is available at checkout and lets you split tuition into smaller payments, subject to Klarna's approval and terms.
What if it is not the right fit?
You can request a full refund within 30 days of your purchase date. Just email us from the address you enrolled with.
