Join the Creative Family

An ongoing creative photography community for photographers who want to explore, experiment and develop their own creative voice.

If you’re looking for more than tutorials… If you want a space where your photography can evolve, and surprise you… If you’re drawn to intentional camera movement (ICM), expressive photography, or any creative image-making…

Welcome. You’ve found your people.

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What is the Creative Family?

Creative Family is an online community for curious photographers who want to grow through shared learning and creative challenges. This space is rooted in ICM photography — but absolutely not limited to it. All forms of creativity are welcome here. Join us to develop your creative voice in a supportive, inspiring environment. What you’ll experience:

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Live Zoom sessions (3 every two months): Creative ideas and themes, feedback and Q&A sessions.

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A guiding theme or creative challenge: Each two-month cycle is centred around a theme, idea, or creative prompt to help you stay inspired and try new approaches.

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Additional inspiration and resources: With each theme we share videos and articles

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Private ICM Photo Academy Facebook group: Share your images, connect with like-minded photographers, and continue conversations between session

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Supportive guidance from the teachers Morag and Kaisa, bringing 40+ years of combined experience to help you deepen your creative practice

Creative Family is for you if:

You feel drawn to creative or experimental photography (ICM included, but not required)

You want to move beyond technical learning into creative development, or from individual images to a coherent body of work

You value slow, reflective, and thoughtful practice

You are looking for a supportive photography community online

You want to be inspired and to inspire others

You don’t need to be an expert.

Pricing options:

You can pay monthly which costs 17,50€ per month. Every year we will also have annual subscription available at June 1st.

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FAQ

What kind of camera do I need? What else do I need?

You can use any camera in which you can adjust shutter speed, aperture and ISO. You may also need some photo editing software to tidy up your images. For example Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom or Affinity Photo.

Can I use a smartphone camera? Which apps can I use?

Yes you can. If you have an iPhone, try apps like SlowShutterCam or SlowShutter. And if you have an Android, try Camera FV-5 App.

Do I need prior experience?

You do not need any prior knowledge or experience you just need to know the basics of how your camera works. The Creative Family is a welcoming space for photographers and creatives of all abilities.

Will the live sessions be recorded?

Yes — live sessions will be recorded and shared afterwards, so you can catch up if you can’t attend or revisit anything in your own time.

How much time would I need to commit?

The Creative Family is designed to fit around other commitments. You can take it at your own pace, with a mix of live sessions and flexible activity between them.

Can I join from anywhere in the world?

Yes — this is open to participants wherever you’re based. We welcome people from different places, backgrounds and perspectives, and encourage you to bring your own experience into the course. We offer two different time zones for our live sessions to accommodate everyone from California to New Zealand.

Testimonials

"Hello my name is Kate Ryan and I’m a Photographic artist who blends technical skill with deep creative vision. After retirement in 2013 I seized the opportunity to pursue my creative talents through the world of photography. This led me to finding ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) and eventually the Creative Family. My natural inclination is expressing emotions and stories with abstract vision using both the camera and software as my tools. The nonconformist manipulation of an image using the ICM technique coupled with an artistic eye allows anyone the freedom to create unique and innovative art. The Creative Family association fires up the mind and spirit - to take chances, to take risks, to let go of fears, to not judge what is right or wrong - whether you are behind the camera in the field or playing in post processing and editing. Alignment with this group is unmatched. The blending with this creative tribe, making new friends far and wide, receiving encouragement and support, and finding camaraderie through regular online meetings - has driven me to accomplish creative works I never anticipated or dreamt of achieving. My most recent project, a published art book titled “Stardust Lane”, would not have happened without the Creative Family, its connections and steady growth path put forth by Kaisa and Morag. "

— Kate Ryan, USA