Cole's Classroom

The best investment I have made for my business! Positive, knowledgeable mentors who truly interact with members, unparalleled education & feedback. Cole himself interacts & responds with members as well as shows up Live. I utilize Cole?s Classroom every single day & can?t imagine how far behind I would be without it! The Mentors & members are amazing & supportive. The constant improvements & added benefits make it invaluable!

The wealth of information, guidance I have received from Coles Pro is unlimited and indispensable! Many formats to get your information: short impromptu videos about items people have generally been asking on FB pages, multiple dozens of full-depth study videos in multiple genres and techniques- basic camera usage, camera /lens/equip reviews, lighting, studios, landscape, marketing, social media, etc.
Mentors that are answering questions 24/7 on FB, because they?re from all over the world. Other customers are also from all over the world & also offer guidance and encouragement or ask questions I?ve been wanting to ask!
GREAT PLATFORM for novice to experienced!

I?ve really grown my photography skills from nothing to a skilled hobbiest at this point. There?s endless educational opportunities and community support with Coles Classroom. I can?t recommend them enough!

If you are seeking the best way to get your photography business off the ground, this is it. I've looked into alot of these photography schools and although I'm sure some of them are good this one stood out.

The people are average and the material is amazing. Course content is neverending and completely relatable. Mentors are the most down to earth folk as well as the fellow members. The fb group is so supportive with no bullying or tearing down anyones work.

Coles Classroom will have you covered from start to finish. :)

I started Cole's Classroom with the 10 day trial, I am so glad I signed up for yearly membership.
I have learned so much, my confidence improved in ways I did not know I could. I just started my business and I am so thankful to Cole's classroom mentors and members. Any time I am happy with a session or sad because something went wrong, I know I can count with this wonderful *** community. If you are still thinking if it is worth, go ahead and do it. I guarantee you won't regret.

Cole's Classroom is the best photography website I have found! I accepted the trial membership invitation, which spelled out the details up front what I would get and what my time limits were. I was blown away by the immediate value of the courses and the approachability of Cole and his team of mentors. I was never put down, or made to feel stupid or inferior in my quest to learn about photography. I had tried other photography sites, and sadly, many of those had such a negative, condescending attitude toward people that they considered not to be seasoned professionals in their book. They made me feel like I was a joke and a bother because I was not "on their level" and it seemed like they were stingy with sharing about how to do photography. Some were down right mean and discouraging. I did not find this to be the case at Cole's Classroom. I found openly sharing photography knowledge and way more value than the membership cost, and more values that just kept being added. It was a "no-brainer" to sign up for the annual membership to have continuous access to this supportive, information rich resource. I saw immediate results after watching tutorials and courses. Learning is so much easier when you have the positive encouragement of friendly knowledgeable mentors who genuinely CARE that you "get it" when learning photography and how to make a successful business of it if that's your goal.

Cole has worked hard to bring together a group of mentors who all help him bring his ideas to life.
Without Coles Classroom I would not have a business I am proud of that I have worked hard to get up and running. I can get my questions answered immediately by a large group of supportive photographers in the *** group and I can access an exciting range of content for learning at anytime. Cole really values us and our ideas.. and if possible seeks input from the members what they want out of their membership.
I have been in Coles Classroom Pro for over a year now and I am not likely to leave.. it's become family!!

I have been with Coles Classroom over a year now and I have grown so much in my photography business because of the education and support I receive from Cole and the mentors. If I should ever have a problem with anything, the customer service is top notch and the best I have ever seen. They are quick to bring a resolution and even go above and beyond to make things right (I only had 1 issue with a product being shipped in the year+ I have been with Cole's Classroom) and if I should have questions, the answers came less than 24 hrs. I would encourage anyone on the fence about whether they should join or not to join. You will not regret it.

Cole's Classroom is by far the best thing that has ever happened to my photography business. The amount of resources is invaluable. I signed up for the 10 day trial for $1 and I've since upgraded to an annual member. I've never seen a more positive and helpful group of people. In a world where photographers can be so competitive and refuse to share industry secrets, Cole's Classroom goes against the grain to actually HELP photographers of all skill levels. With online courses for help with your camera, editing, business, marketing and more, whatever you need, there's a course or tutorial for it. And if you can't find what you're looking for, you actually have real access to the real people who are running it. And the facebook page is the most positive and helpful page I've ever seen - no negativity allowed and everyone is so willing to jump in and help when you have a question. All of this PLUS a subscription to an online site where you can input all of your clients, add session to your calendar, and send online contracts and invoices and receive payments. All compiled so it's super easy come tax time. Cole's Classroom has the most fantastic resource tools and a community of family and encouragement. It has given me the tools I need to improve my skills and the confidence to quit my other jobs and do photography full time. I'd give it 10 stars if it would let me.

I started out buying some Lightroom Presets from Cole's Classroom - he handily offered a Lightroom Workflow guide - major time savings when editing big batches of photos from events, etc. One day I tried the 10-day $1 trial to Cole's Classroom Pro - wow - huge archive of training materials - I grew up shooting in the film days when the only way to learn this sort of thing was finding local mentors, volunteering as an unpaid assistant, going to paid seminars, etc. The 'would you like to add for only $10...?' marketing style isn't my favorite, but, the info and presets are really good. I ended up upgrading to an annual membership - lots of great content (not just photography related, also website, social media marketing tips, etc.) Once in a while someone complains on the FB group about canceling, but they work it out (it's growing quickly, and I expect they're having some growing pains as they're scaling). Bottom line, worth more than it costs, if you really want to learn things quickly (even if you think you already know a lot of it :-)).

So glad I joined!!! Warm and welcoming community, top notch mentors, fresh, loads of fresh, relevant content keep me coming back for more. Coles Classroom gave me just the push I needed to learn the skills and gain the confidence required to start my photography business. And Cole is actually engaged and involved; he is not just the name behind the business! Plus, the customer service team is responsive if issues ever do come up. I definitely have gotten more than my money?s worth of information and support since signing up.

I got my first camera just a few months ago on a Black Friday deal. I have always loved taking pictures, but have only had my cell phone to do it on. I’ve always paid a lot of money to other photographers to take pictures of my children when I knew I could get pictures just as good and even ones I would be happier with at times if I could take them myself. Through Cole’s Classroom, I have seriously grown leaps and bounds! The resources offered here are phenomenal. Not only have I mastered my *** in manual mode and made my dreams of taking pictures of my own children a reality, but I have also had so many people inquire about my photography skills (that I’ve learned 100% through Cole’s Classroom), that I have been 4 newborn sessions, 6 family sessions, two private events, a maternity session, school portraits for a private school in my town and just did my first wedding last weekend!!! All in ONE month of joining Cole’s classroom. If you join and put in the time to take advantage of all that Cole’s classroom has to offer, IT WORKS! This is not just for new photographers though, as technology and equipment changes, so do the resources here. It is a large community of photographers from all over the world who come together to support each other, beginner and experience photographers alike. You will not find another place that you will learn as much and be as supported as you will with Cole’s Classroom

I've been a happy customer of Cole's Classroom for years. I first purchased Lightroom editing presets and was very happy with the products. Later I joined Cole's Classroom and have been blown away by the incredible amount of resources available. The educational materials are comprehensive, speak to photographers seeking to improve in every area and at all skill levels.

The courses, tutorials, business tools, and products available with my membership were enough to make the cost worth-it but Cole's Classroom offers so much more. I love the client management system (Hey Ned) that comes with my membership. It has streamlined my customer management with simple esign contracts, easy invoicing, and quick to create customer questionnaires all which give my business professional polish.

Most of all I LOVE the Cole's Classroom community. I am no longer alone running my business. I have thousands of other photographers who I can reach out to in real time for tips, motivation, and shared experience. The community is managed by incredible mentors who share their knowledge and experience without hesitation. The community spirit is uplifting and empowering. Everyone in the Cole's Classroom community lives the motto, a rising tide floats all boats.

I would not hesitate to recommend Cole's Classroom to anyone looking to take their photography skills to the next level whatever their hobby or business goals.

Coles classroom is by far the best decision I've ever taken a risk on. First, you get to attend a free webinar where Cole himself gives you free tools, then(!) He gives you a 10 day trial option for $1. No that's not a typo! He charges one whole dollar for ten days to unlimited amounts of training for photography! Who does that?? Cole does! Idk about you, but ten days is more than enough time to get what you need out of it and then cancel BEFORE getting charged the initial membership fee (which states in the fine print, plus the reminder emails they send you!). I thought ok this is a great deal! I'll learn what I need, write notes and cancel BEFORE my trial is up. By day 5 I was hooked on this endless amount of photography training and thought I'm gonna keep going! Cole also gives you access to a private fb group that not only has other mentors available, but whom are just as active in the group. Cole himself is pretty active in the group! Where else do you find an owner of an online training program active with its members? This place is the first for me. If you're having second thoughts or are hesitant and reading reviews for reassurance, let me be the one to tell you to try it out. Once you're in, you're gonna want to stay.

Great site! They have helped me tremendously with my Photography. I've been out of photography for almost 40 years so naturally I forgot everything I ever knew, and also we didn't have digital back then LOL. I would definitely recommend this site to any beginner, or anyone who would like to better themselves in photography.They were totally upfront about how the billing would work, and kept there end of the bargain all the way. I will probably always be a member of this group.

I spent countless hours looking for photography training on the net and ultimately decided on Cole?s Classroom. I signed up and have not regretted it for a second. I feel like the Backstage Pass episodes are worth the money alone. (Getting to watch a pro photographer work and explain everything in detail that they are doing is amazing). Pretty much all of the negative reviews I see here are from people complaining that they were auto enrolled into the membership ?without them knowing it?. IT IS CLEARY STATED when signing up that if you do not cancel in 10 days you will stay enrolled and will be charged the monthly fee. There is no scam here. Just very high quality content that I am extremely grateful for finding. Thank you, Cole?s Classroom. I plan on sticking around for a while : )

Coles Classroom was and is a game changer for me. Since joining I have started my business, studied from home, grown in confidence, had amazing support and made new friends. I'm learning everyday and loving every bit of the new information that is put up all the time. I could never have come this far without CC.

Yes you sign up for a free tutorial and yes they charge you once it's over but it's all up front, you get told your being charged and can stop anytime! I could never have afforded to study at an institution plus I have a son so Coles Classroom is a blessing in my life.

Thank you to the team there and the amazing community they have built within

Joss

Coles Classroom has fundamentally changed my photography. I went from taking decent photos in auto to photos I am so proud of in manual mode. The community had been amazing and really supportive. Most photography site I find there?s so much competition between members, and I dont find that here. It?s a place to learn and grow and have community! I would recommend it anyone.

This group is amazing. Ive learned so much in such a short amount of time. Im still working another full time day job and I love having the resources to refresh what i've learned previously and continue on. Some day soon this may be my only income to help support my family and it's a comfort knowing I won't be alone when I make that leap. The mentors are so helpful and the community of other photographers has been amazing. This is the real deal and they're very up front about how everything works.

Coles Classroom has helped me feel more confident in my photographic skills and has helped me to become a better photographer! My first introduction to Coles Classroom was through their $1.00 trial. My original thought was to soak up as much as I could of their videos and tutorials then cancel, but after my trial period was over, I realized that there was way more for me to learn so paid the money for a yearly membership!! Not only are there videos and tutorials, but there are live broadcasts with one of the mentors of this group almost once a week! I don't always have time to watch the videos or live chats but really enjoy the support I receive from their facebook community! If ever I have a question about equipment, a picture I took, pricing etc... I know that there is an entire community at my fingertips ready and willing to help me push my skills to the next level. I'm proud of my association with Coles Classroom and plan to continue being a member for as long as I continue to take pictures!