Magnum Photos launch online lessons

Magnum Photos has just released its first online photography course, The Art of Street Photography, and we got a sneaky first look.

The course – which is made up of just under three hours of in-depth video and tutoring from Magnum pros – goes beyond traditional street photography.

There's a plethora of different approaches to be had, but all of them show what's required to become a successful street photographer.

What's in the course?

The Art of Street Photography comprises 10 in-depth video lessons: Learn what's required to become a successful street photographer, understand framing, how to photograph people, discover alternative approaches, and how to create meaning from chaos through the editing process.

Discover an alternative approach to the street with Mark Power

Discover an alternative approach to the street with Mark Power

Magnum photographers share practical advice and insights into how to photograph people

Magnum photographers share practical advice and insights into how to photograph people

Who's teaching the course?

Seven world-class photographers including Bruce Gilden, Martin Parr, Susan Meiselas, Richard Kalvar, Carolyn Drake, Peter van Agtmael and Mark Power, plus industry leaders.

These pros have contributed their unique insights, knowledge and experience to the lessons, and guide the pupil through the process of honing their photography skills via intimate and honest interviews and on location demos.

GB. ENGLAND. Westbay. 1996.

GB. ENGLAND. Westbay. 1996. (Image credit: Martin Parr)

USA. New York City. 1986.

USA. New York City. 1986. (Image credit: Bruce Gilden)

What did we think?

Having watched all 2hrs 45mins hours of the insightful video tutorials, our first impressions are very positive. 

The video content is well thought out in both structure and order, but it's the 'In-Focus' sections with big names such as Martin Parr that really stand out.

These provide a fascinating behind the scenes look of a master in action, and it's fascinating to see tips being practised, rather than just reading about them.

That being said, each of the ten sections has an accompanying workbook to go through, too.

In one lesson, the user is given unique access and insight into Martin Parr's working methods through behind-the-scenes access to him working on assignment and his editing process

In one lesson, the user is given unique access and insight into Martin Parr's working methods through behind-the-scenes access to him working on assignment and his editing process (Image credit: Magnum Photos)

Learn more

The Art of Street Photography course costs $99 and is live here

Each lesson is accessed online, so you can learn at your own pace anytime. Plus, the videos have subtitles in Spanish, French, English and Chinese.

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Lauren Scott
Managing Editor

Lauren is the Managing Editor of Digital Camera World, having previously served as Editor of Digital Photographer magazine, a practical-focused publication that inspires hobbyists and seasoned pros alike to take truly phenomenal shots and get the best results from their kit. 


An experienced photography journalist who has been covering the industry for over eight years, she has also served as technique editor for both PhotoPlus: The Canon MagazinePhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine and DCW's sister publication, Digital Camera Magazine


In addition to techniques and tutorials that enable you to achieve great results from your cameras, lenses, tripods and other photography equipment, Lauren can regularly be found interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry, sharing tips and guides on subjects like landscape and wildlife photography, and raising awareness for subjects such as mental health and women in photography.