Top Photography Courses of 2025 at Unraveled Academy: Most Watched & Highest Rated
In 2025, Unraveled Academy saw an incredible surge of creativity, and with it came a handful of photography courses that completely took over our community. From Robin Fox’s foundational teachings and her powerful work on composition, to Kade Bailey’s study of shadows, Kylie Rae’s golden-hour mastery, Stephanie Cerio’s intimate bathtub sessions, and Tracy Dawn’s nostalgic dive into 35mm film—these were the courses photographers couldn’t stop watching. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an established artist craving new inspiration, these were the top photography courses of 2025 at Unraveled Academy—our most visited, most shared, and most talked-about classes of the year.
Authentic Senior Photography: Capturing Personality, Story and Style with Amber Thorson
Learn to create authentic senior portraits that celebrate individuality, capture personality and tell a unique story, with behind-the-scenes insights and expert editing tips.
Composition and Colors Through Child-Led Photography with Sophie Smith
Discover how Sophie Smith uses color, composition, and lighting to create striking, organic child-led photography in this 7-video course covering everything from shooting to editing.
Composition: Create Compelling Frames with Robin Fox
Composition is the foundation of every great photograph. In this course, Robin Fox will guide you through the principles and techniques of organizing elements within a frame to create impactful images. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this course will elevate your ability to evoke emotion, tell a story, and refine the mood of your work.
Capturing Action: Sports Photography for Kids with Cody Farrall
Master the art of capturing action-packed, emotion-filled sports photos of kids with Cody Farrall, learning key techniques in light, composition, and editing to bring their moments to life.
Slowing Down: An Intro to 35mm Film Photography with Tracy Dawn
Join Tracy Dawn as she guides you through shooting 35mm film, covering indoor and outdoor techniques, exposure, creative light use, and editing—perfect for beginners ready to slow down and connect with their craft.
The Fundamentals of Photography with Robin Fox
Learn the fundamentals of photography with Robin Fox in this beginner-friendly online course from Unraveled Academy. Master light, exposure, depth of field, and composition, plus get Lightroom basics and downloadable cheat sheets.
Skin to Skin: Bathtub Sessions with Moms and Children with Stephanie Cerio
In this course, Stephanie focuses on the beauty of skin-to-skin moments, using the bathtub as a serene backdrop for creating authentic and timeless images. Perfect for photographers looking to enhance their skills in intimate, lifestyle photography, this course is a celebration of love, vulnerability, and connection.
Stay Golden: Golden Hour Photography with Kylie Rae Photography
Learn golden hour photography from Kylie Buccellato of Kylie Rae Photography. This course covers everything from subject positioning to editing techniques, with behind-the-scenes footage to help you capture golden hour magic.
Into the Shadows: A Study of Intimacy & Form with Kade Bailey
In this course, she shares how she seeks out shadow in spaces and locations, using it as both a compositional element and an emotional anchor. With minimal directing, Kade lets the interplay of light and darkness shape the mood, texture, and storytelling of her portraits—resulting in images that are both captivating and deeply human.
Those Senior Boys with Ace Fanning
Master the art of photographing senior boys with Ace Fanning—learn natural posing, connection strategies, and how to create dynamic, hobby-driven portraits.
These courses became the heartbeat of our community this year—some brand-new, some beloved and resurfacing again because great teaching never stops being relevant. If you’re looking to elevate your storytelling, reconnect with your creativity, or finally master the technical pieces that have been holding you back, these classes are a beautiful place to begin. Here’s to another year of learning, evolving, and making art that feels like you.
