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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
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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
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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.Â
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 📸!
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NEW DATES: Monhegan Island 3-Day Photography Workshop October 2–4, 2026
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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
New Sessions!
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Ready to finally understand your camera and create images with confidence?
Most photography courses hand you a syllabus, email you pre-recorded sessions, and wish you luck. Seacoast Photography School does it differently:
🔵 Small groups so you are not just a face on a screen🔵 Focused hands-o...
May 20, 2026
Mom Loves Gift Cards!
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Looking for a meaningful Mother’s Day gift that she'll love?
Seacoast Photography School gift cards can be used toward private lessons, hands-on workshops, online classes, and photography travel adventures throughout New England and beyond.
From dog photography and kayaking experiences to st...
May 06, 2026
Why A Photograph Is Like a Song
April 2026 | Blog | David Mazur
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I. The Body First
Both bypass the thinking brain entirely.
You hear a song, and something happens in your body before you decide how to feel about it. A photograph lands in your chest before your mind has finished reading it.
Neither asks permission. Neit...
Apr 22, 2026
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Seacoast Photography School on the Cover of City Lifestyle Portsmouth
You may have spotted us around town and online this month. Seacoast Photography School and David Mazur made the cover of the April 2026 issue of City Lifestyle Portsmouth, and we could not be more excited to share it with you....
Mar 31, 2026
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