From Passion to Portfolio

Develop your photography skills on your time in 2025 with professional online courses.

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Learn photography anytime, anywhere, at your own pace

Quality online classes for a fraction of the cost of traditional schools

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The New York Institute of photography combines online education with invaluable personal contact. Our students get the convenience of an online education. They can access anywhere and at any time, plus the benefit of a personal mentor who is a professional photographer. From the moment you enroll, you become a member of a community of students and mentors who share your interests and goals. This is the most personalized online education available. And it's what makes the number one online photography school in the world.

Why NYIP

Whether you want to start a new career, earn money part time, or take your hobby to the next level – NYIP offers online photography classes to help. Learn at your own pace and experience an improvement in your skills after the very first lesson. Submit photos online and receive feedback from a professional photographer in hours. Check out our full list of online photography classes here.

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All course materials prepared by professional photographers

NYIP has been training photographers for more than 100 years

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Enroll and try out our photography certificate programs for up to 2 weeks and if it’s not right for you for any reason, simply let us know and we’ll refund every penny.

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Sharpen your photography skills with tips, tricks, and techniques from the NYIP team. Check out our Photography Articles

Visit Our Student Gallery

We are proud of our vibrant student community. NYIP's global reach means that we are able to bring together photographers from all over the world who share a passion for taking great photographs. All of NYIP's photography students gain access to a student forum where they can share their work, discuss the courses and learn from and offer advice to other students. Our student gallery features select examples of great student work. Visit the NYIP Student Photo Gallery.