Free masterclasses. Expert interviews. A place to share your work.
Shutterbug Live is the free space where photographers come together for live learning and real connection. Join to attend select masterclasses and expert interviews live, and jump into a simple, welcoming chat where you can share images, ask questions, and get inspired.
What you’ll get inside
Live Masterclasses (Free): Practical, high-impact sessions you can attend in real time.
Expert Interviews (Free): Conversations with working photographers and creative pros—so you can learn what actually works.
Open Photo Chat: Share images, swap ideas, and connect with other photographers who are actively shooting and improving.Every month, we feature live presentations. These include masterclasses and expert interviews, all free when you attend live. Can’t make it to the live session? No worries! After the recording, you’ll find a highlights version available on our podcast, and the full recording will be added to our Replay Archives for just $10. The paid archives are a vital way we keep both our live presentations and our Meetups free to you.
Who it’s for
If you want to grow your photography in a supportive environment—whether you’re just getting started or getting serious—this is your on-ramp.
Join now (it’s free)
Sign up to get access to Shutterbug Live, plus announcements for upcoming masterclasses and interviews so you don’t miss the next session.
Small note: This is a community space—bring a few favorite photos, say hello, and make yourself at home.
Coming Events
Church & Spiritual Photography Masterclass
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
The Art & Science of Seeing More Creatively
The Art & Science of Seeing More Creatively
A live photography workshop to help you train your eye, unlock your creative vision, and confidently capture images that stand out.
The Struggle: Why Creativity Feels Hard
Have you ever returned from a photo walk thinking, “There wasn’t much to shoot…” — only to see another photographer’s images from the same outing and think:
“How on earth did they see THAT?”
If so, you’re not alone.
Many photographers don’t lack talent — they simply haven’t learned how to see creatively yet. They get stuck capturing what’s obvious, miss the potential in a scene, or freeze because the creative idea in their head doesn’t match what comes out of the camera.
This workshop will help change that.
What You’ll Learn in This Live Workshop
In this 60–75 minute interactive workshop, you’ll discover how to develop creativity with your photography through:
✅ The Art of Seeing — how to notice possibilities others miss
✅ The Science of Creating — how to use your camera to bring those ideas to life
✅ How to find stories, not just subjects
✅ How to break out of “obvious shots” and explore more interesting angles
✅ Ways to use lenses, settings, and tools to shape creative results
✅ Simple drills to train your eye and strengthen your creative intuition
You’ll leave with practical steps you can use on your very next shoot.
Who This Workshop Is For
This session is designed for photographers who:
Want to elevate their images from “nice snapshots” to more creative, intentional photography
Sometimes struggle to see interesting compositions
Feel creatively stuck or uninspired in familiar locations
Want to grow alongside a supportive community of photographers
If you’ve ever said, “I wish I could see creatively like they do,” this is for you.
What to Expect
📸 Live workshop with teaching, examples, and discussion
💬 Q&A time for your questions
✨ Creative exercises you can try immediately
🤗 Beginner-friendly
Ready to Train Your Eye and See More Creatively?
Join us live and discover how to capture more inspiring, meaningful images — not by luck, but with intention.
What People Are Saying
“The material presented was balanced and succinct. It was the best presentation on travel photography yet.”
“Thanks Lyn for this presentation. Not only was it instructional in how to do street portraits but reminded me how important each of our stories are and how engaging with others is so powerful. The pandemic made us all turn inward but there is so much power in engaging and learning from strangers. Thank you!”
— Andrea
“Thanks Lyn! Great seminar. You inspired me to take more street portraits!”
— Beth P.
“This presentation was spot on! Comprehensive and well thought out. Hope to put this to good use.
Looking forward to jumping back in with both feet!”
— Geysah