Cole's Classroom

My $1 I paid for a week's trial was the best $1 I ever spent on my photography journey because I found my tribe. Cole's Classroom has become my online photography family. The resources available to members is amazing. There's help for improving your photography, starting a business and growing your business. There are courses that help you learn and improve skills, quick video tutorials to solve simple problems and breakout courses to help you tackle new opportunities and growth. And you get access to a private *** group full of other up-and-coming and seasoned professionals. The group is supportive, kind and incredibly helpful. As I said, my tribe.
I've been a part of other paid photography communities and the value for your money with Cole's Classroom is outstanding. The resources available through his site and ideas I've implemented from being a part of this community have literally paid for my membership almost 50 times over.
One of my favorite parts is their amazing customer service. I can e-mail their support heroes and an issue is resolved within a few hours. I bought a set of presets that after using them on a few pictures for a few days realized it wasn't my style and I would never use them. Because Cole's Classroom offers a money back guaruntee, I received a refund, no questions asked. On a DIGITAL PRODUCT! How many other sites offer that?
I read some of the reviews below and it frustrates me. Just to be clear, your $1 trial is good for 10 days. If you don't cancel your membership before day 10, you will be billed as a monthly member and your card will be charged accordingly. Those terms are spelled out very clearly in all of the literature associated with the site. Spend a dollar, and set an alarm on your phone for day 9. Then check out the member's site and the *** group and if you don't love what you see, cancel your membership on day 9 when your phone alerts. It's that easy.
Buuuuutttt...if you're committed to growing your skills in photography and business, you'll want to stay. Stop buying gear and props and spend your money on some of the best photography education around. I'll see you in Cole's Classroom!

Before Cole?s Classroom, I was a ?mom with a camera? who wanted to take her skills and grow a business for herself. I was doing every free webinar I could find just to get bits and pieces of education to help me. Like so may, I planned on quitting after my 10 day trial. Nope. Within a month I bought a yearly subscription because I had already learned SO much. My photography has grown exponentially and I have a business that is on a steady growth trajectory. On top of this, I have access to an enormously positive and engaging community with which to brainstorm, troubleshoot, and just get support from. There is no heated drama, insults, or jealous take downs as I have seen in other groups of ?professionals.? Plus CC has mentors who are active in the group, personable, and HELPFUL. Between the educational material (still haven?t made it through it all!) and the community, its the investment that has paid for itself over and over.

It burns me up to hear it called a scam by people who 1) don?t understand what a trial
Is 2) who ignore the COUNTLESS reminders that they will be charged in x number of days when their trial ends 3) expected a magic pill of success with zero work on their part.

THOSE are the frauds and scams. Not CC. I am a customer for life.

Love coles classroom. I'm a yearly member and love all of the perks! Great community resource and super friendly people which is hard to find in this field.

I love the simplicity of Cole's classroom and they way they teach. I can get the same valuable info from CC as I do from other sites, but in a fraction of the time! I believe it is kind of expensive, more than I have ever paid on any other site, but I'm still a member nearly 8 months later. They are very clear about their trial terms and they provide good customer support. They are not a scammer and I will continue learning from them.

Cole's Classroom is NOT a scam. I bought a preset pack in 2016 and was never charged anything additional; most likely because I didn't check a box to opt in to anything. In 2017 I watched the free webinar and decided to do the 10-day free trial, knowing that if I didn't cancel, I'd be charged the $49 per month. Initially when I forgot to cancel, I was bummed that I was charged (though not surprised) but then I decided to really dig into the materials offered (and at that time, a lot of great stuff had not been added yet). I paid the monthly membership for a few months and then I have been a yearly member ever since. WELL WORTH IT. Paid for itself many times over. I know I would not be where I am today in photography without CC.

Cole's Classroom is an amazing resource for photographers at any level. The resources and classes are very helpful in learning new skills and trouble shooting issues from camera settings, to tough clients to editing magic.
The online community is one of the best ones for photographers I have been apart of. Everyone is supportive and encouraging. The mentors are present all the time and available to help for any questions. They even have opportunities to ask questions live.
They offer courses that you can move through at your own speed and they also have breakout sessions that focus on specific issues we all face as photographers from getting fully booked to how to make an ad.
It is absolutely worth the investment. My business growth has accelerated faster than I ever imagined it could with all the amazing resources and personal hands on approach offered through Cole's Classroom.

Last spring, I signed up to participate in one of Cole?s Classroom free trainings. It was amazing and I knew I wanted to continue so I signed up for the 10 day trial which cost $1.00. As day 10 arrived I knew I had to make a choice - cancel the free trial in order to not be charged a monthly fee or believe in myself and join. Because I wasn?t willing to fully commit, I joined as a mi they member, but soon knew joining the full pro group was best for me. I had previously taken online classes with reputable photography groups but never got what I needed when I needed it. This program has it all - with feedback from Cole?s staff and an incredible online group of photographers who offer reviews and assistance.

I’ve been a member of Cole’s Classroom for about 2 years, and I joined for a $1 promotional trial that I was clearly told would auto-renew for $49/month if not cancelled. My intention was to get in, glean all the good information I could, and get out before having to pay more. But once I joined the *** community and realized how much that was worth by itself, I would have stayed and paid the monthly fee even if there wasn’t an entire massive collection of training videos and incredible information for photographers and their businesses.
In the *** group, we have personal access to Cole and a team of incredible mentors who go above and beyond to be available and answer questions, give feedback, and train up photographers to succeed in their businesses or hobbies - whatever their goal.
We get free products every month, and free use of Hey Ned, which is an amazing service that Cole created and funded out of his own pocket, that helps photographers manage their businesses, send out contracts and invoices, and charge their clients. I am still blown away that Cole gives that to us as part of the membership.
If you are considering a membership or even a trial with Cole’s Classroom, don’t think twice!! Yes, read everything before you just click “opt in,” because if you don’t cancel within 10 days, it does charge you monthly, but everything is made very clear, and if you don’t cancel before your trial is over, that’s totally on you.
To address all the one-star reviews on here: you can’t go signing up for things willy nilly, ignore the terms, and then blame the company that does exactly what they tell you they’re gonna do. Most of the reviews on here are ridiculous.

Cole?s Classroom is nothing short of AMAZING! I?ve gone from an amateur hobbyist to a full-time professional photographer because of CC. I was able to leave my corporate job and become my own boss. I work my own hours, attend my children?s activities and have time for the things I need. I never could?ve done it without Cole and his fabulous mentor team!!

Worth the $1 trial as well as the $49 monthly membership that follows!!!!

Coles classroom is the best learning environment for a growing photographer. The support is beyond anything I have experienced.

Cole and his mentors have provided me with invaluable information that has taken my hobby photography to a successful business. I have not only learned how to take better pictures, I have learned business techniques that have elevated my skills as a business owner.

I can not say enough good things about Coles classroom.

It?s worth the investment, if you are willing to put in the work to better your craft!!!!!!

Cole?s Classroom is super helpful especially for new photographers! The community provided is the best I?ve found. The training is priceless and the customer service is quick and helpful.

I was skeptical at first. The $1 trial though brought me in, and I love it! Through the videos I have learned more about my camera than spending 10+ years doing it by myself and even taking a few classes at my local community college.
I thought I would just use the 10 days and cram as much as I could, but I couldn't even touch the surface in 10 days!
I love the site and the *** group. I actually feel confident behind the camera again... and I've even complimented on my photos by many people. It feels good to have a resources to go to and the ability to talk to people about my issues, questions, and even my fears.
Like I said I was skeptical now I bought a year membership because I NEED this resource.

Great community and a vast amount of tutorials covering all types of Photography, post processing, gallery hosting and sales

After the 10 day trial I was hooked. There is so much valuable information and step by step instruction. Thank you!!!

Coles classroom is simply the best. They do actually 100% tell you that can sign up for a week to join for 1.00 which you can take a few courses and the photography fast track is simply the best which has helped my photography grow so much. I went from the week plan to the monthly plan to the yearly plan because the amount of knowledge and love you get in this group is simply amazing. There is such a strong community and love as well as seeing amazing training videos and going behind the scenes of how professional photographers work. It?s definitely worth every penny and you just have to invest in yourself and I believe I have invested in something extrodinary

I love it. The support and knowledge shared are priceless. I?m still learning and only a month in, paying customer now and I am positive it is all worth it. I still have much to learn and am excited to take my photography to the next level through Coles classroom.

I have nothing but positive things to say about Cole's classroom. I signed up on the 10 day trial for $1 and stayed for the community. I have learned so much in the last month as a member and I still have so much wonderful content and resources to come. I've been a photography enthusiast for as long as I can remember but my skills have increased so much more since I discovered Cole's classroom. The customer service responds to emails very quickly and resolved any issues promptly and satisfactorily.

Cole’s Classroom is by far the BEST investment I’ve made since pursuing my photography journey. I couldn’t recommend them more and view them as my “secret weapon!” Their online templates, tutorials and videos are countless...anything you can think of, you have access to AND the MENTORS AND COMMUNITY within the *** groups is mind-blowing. I’ve NEVER seen a group of people working in harmony to help you become a success! When you sign up for the trial for $1, it seems too good to be true, but just like anything, it expires and you’ll be charged the monthly membership fee IF YOU DON’T CANCEL IN TIME. You get so many emails that remind you, that I don’t know how ANYONE could miss them. If you DO miss them and get charged, their amazing team will rectify it as quickly as they can. Unfortunately, for you, you will lose out and the single best photography resource and group there is. Please, do NOT hesistate to pursue a membership IF you’re 100% willing to put the work in, do the tutorials, take the constructive criticism (if you’ve asked for them) and change your BUSINESS and change your LIFE!

I love coles classroom!! I joined with the $1 10 day trial and fell in love with it!! My photography has become exponentially better!!!! The *** page is so helpful with constructive criticism, ideas, and overall support. I'm currently a yearly member and have had no issues. Customer support is very helpful and the community it's great!!! I highly recommend!!

Cole's Classroom is a great product with a great community behind it. There is nothing "scammy" about it. "Try before you buy" is a common sales practice and a great way to see if a service is right for you without having to pay upfront or commit to a long-term contract. The terms are all clear and there are plenty of notifications about your account status - not to mention a giant "CANCEL ACCOUNT" button on the "My Account" page after you log in. I don't know why people can't seem to be bothered to check their credit card statement for MONTHS and then want a refund after-the-fact (try that with your cable tv).

Me? (verified purchaser)
I have been a Cole's member for over a year. It has great tutorials (both video and written articles), quality free downloads, discount codes for other photography sites and services, an included web application to help run your own photography business, and (by far!) the best, most supportive photography groups I have ever been part of! In addition, Cole is always asking for and getting feedback from the members as to what products and services they would like to see added. Can't recommend Cole's Classroom enough for anyone who wants to improve their photography, learn about running a photography business, or wants to make their own photography business more profitable.