We created Academy from the ground up. VSCO Academy teaches basic photography concepts in a fun and inspiring way. Hosts Max & Katy bring their energetic quirky personalities in our video lessons, articles, and several interviews. 

Two young adults standing on a sports field in front of a brick building, with large crumpled paper sculptures in yellow and pink on the ground nearby.
A woman with blonde hair smiling and a man with glasses and dark hair standing against a plain gray background.
A young man and woman standing outside in front of a brick building with a purple door, looking directly at the camera with serious expressions.
Black-and-white portrait of a woman with long blond hair, wearing a dark coat with large buttons, standing against a plain, light background.
Black and white portrait of a young man wearing glasses, a checkered blazer, and a white shirt, standing against a plain background.
Man taking a photo of woman with yellow hair and red shirt against a gray wall.
A woman in a red coat faces a person extending their arm with an outstretched hand, against a gray background.
A woman in a red coat and a man in a gray jacket walk across a city street with tall office buildings in the background. A rusty pole with a sign and some posters is on the right side.
Two people lying on large concrete blocks outdoors, one man on the left in a gray suit and glasses, and one woman on the right in a red jacket, facing up with their heads hanging off the edges of the blocks.
A young woman with blonde hair wearing a red coat, standing outdoors in front of a wooden fence and green foliage, looking to the side with a serious expression.
A young man with black hair, glasses, and a mustache smiling, standing next to a young woman with blonde hair and a light green shirt, both posing against a metallic background.
A man and woman standing outdoors on rocky terrain, looking into the distance with their hands shielding their eyes. In the background are modern buildings and a tall red-brick skyscraper under an overcast sky.
Person with blonde hair wearing a red coat facing a gray painted wall.
A man taking a photo of a woman in a red coat standing against a gray wall with geometric painted designs.
A man in a gray blazer, jeans, and brown boots standing with his head bowed, looking down at the uneven ground beside a sidewalk in front of a wall with painted gray rectangles.
A man and a woman standing in a grassy field with trees in the background, the man waving his hand.
A man and woman walking on a grassy sports field with a large historic brick school building in the background.
Person holding a large photograph of a woman in a wooden hot tub.
A woman with dark skin and natural curly hair stands in a field of tall golden grass, wearing a loose white dress, looking to the right against a backdrop of clear blue sky and trees.
A woman with closed eyes and a peaceful expression stands outdoors under a blue sky.
A person with shoulder-length hair is moving their head rapidly, causing a blurred effect, illuminated by red lighting in a dark environment.
A person with wavy hair moving quickly, creating a blurred effect, with red lighting in a dark background.
Blurry portrait of a woman with blonde hair, wearing a brown jacket and black shirt, against a black background, illuminated with red light.
Three young adults standing together at night, wearing sunglasses and casual clothing, with a dark background.
A man in a hotel room wearing white sunglasses and a white bathrobe, sitting on a bed with magazines, newspapers, and a cup of coffee around him, smiling and touching his face.

VSCO ACADEMY

— A place for photographers of all levels to learn, be inspired, and engage in the art of photography —

SEASON  I

PHOTOGRAPHING PEOPLE

Over the past month Academy (http://vsco.co/academy) hosts Katy and Max have been exploring the theme of Photographing People. The full episode above compiles all of the video lessons we've shared thus far along with some bonus footage. Make sure to follow Academy on VSCO as we share more videos, interviews, and tips on photography.

Lessons

Articles

Over the past month Academy has been sharing on the theme of photographing the everyday things right Outside Your Doorstep. The full episode above compiles all of the video lessons we've shared so far along with some bonus footage. Make sure to follow Academy on VSCO as we share more helpful tips on photography.

OUTSIDE YOUR DOORSTEP

Lessons

Articles

INTERIM I  

Light

Composition

SEASON  II — SUMMER SESSIONS

Follow along and experiment with shooting photos at night. We'd love to see your images using flash. Share them to VSCO this month with #ACADEMY. http://vsco.co/academy

Lessons

Articles

Use everyday, ambient lighting to illuminate your subjects at night. Share your nighttime photographs on your VSCO with #ACADEMY. http://vsco.co/academy
This month on Academy, discover helpful photo techniques to make the most of your Travel Photography. Follow along with our video lessons and share your explorations to VSCO, tagged #ACADEMY - http://vsco.co/academy Special Thanks: Marriott - http://www.marriott.com Glasswing - http://glasswingshop.com

INTERIM  II