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We help photographers build careers & confidence

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The RMSP Methods

33

years educating photographers

27K

students taught

9:1

avg. student-to-teacher ratio

25+

expert instructors

WHAT WE DO

Experience our immersive style of in-person education.

Learning at RMSP is kind of like a normal photo class, except triple the information. All of our in-person courses include valuable, personalized feedback and hands-on shoots, too!

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Our Courses

Wondering if RMSP is for you?

We pride ourselves on excellent instruction and superb support. If that fits your needs, check out all the ways you can learn with RMSP.

Professional Intensive

Our 8-month "PI" program guides students through the process of turning their art form into a successful profession. Both thorough and business-focused, "PI" moves quickly.

Designed specifically for hard-working people who want to start and run entrepreneurial, creative businesses.

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Summer Intensive

Our 6-week “SI” program is like an all-you-can-eat buffet for photo enthusiasts that starts at the basics and ends at “extremely knowledgeable.”



Designed for photographers at the beginning or middle of their learning journeys who want to experience a full immersion in their craft with like-minded people.

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Online Courses

Learn from your own home, at your own pace, but still benefitting from the signature RMSP style of education.

Our methods are based on experience. Our explanations are thorough. And each course includes access to at least one LIVE meeting with the instructor for critique, Q&A, or more!

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Youtube

Our RMSP YouTube channel boasts over 80K subscribers! We add new educational content about photography, videography, software, lighting, gear, and more on a weekly basis.

Our library of videos can keep you learning for free whenever you need to absorb something quickly.

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Student Testimonials

What our students are saying.

We can tell you about our programs all day long, but it will mean so much more coming from our past students.

This is the place to open your new-camera box or expand on knowledge you already have. Take a leap of faith, go forth with your decision, it will not be one of regret. I have gained knowledge and friendships that will last for the rest of my life. Take a ride on the wild side; you will eat, drink, and sleep photography for 6 weeks and you will love each moment.

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Robin Wilkes
2021 Summer Intensive

I learned more about photography in the first two weeks coming to RMSP than I did in my two years attending a very good art school.

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Juleon McGinnis
2019 Professional Intensive

I was certainly on the fence whether to go to RMSP or college to study photography. I honestly didn’t believe them when they said they’d fit four years of college into one year at RMSP, and, “Was I really going to be able to pay my bills with this later?” ... Looking back, I’d do again in a heartbeat. Turns out, they actually weren’t kidding about fitting four years of college into one year. They meant it when 40% of classes at RMSP covered business. I really did leave there knowing what to do to become a full time photographer, and most importantly having the confidence to do it.

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Piper Crowe
2018 Professional Intensive
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Common Questions

Still have questions about RMSP?  Get in touch!
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word on the street

Our school is known all over the country for superb photographic training. Here are some articles we've been featured in.
  • Rated one of the top 25 best photography schools in the world by Shotkit
  • Our Professional Intensive program was featured on B&H's Explora blog
  • "I can’t imagine a better place to develop a foundation and appreciation for the art of photography and I look back on those years as some of the most formative for me as an artist." - Forest Woodward, commercial photographer
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we can help you decide if Rmsp is right for you.

Our unique programs are awesome, but certainly not perfect for everyone. Our experienced team can help guide you in the right direction for you to meet your specific goals–even if that direction leads you somewhere else!
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Our educational Partners

We work with a number of wonderful companies to provide the best gear and opportunities to our students. We are grateful for their generous support of our students' education.

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"Transformative! That is just one of the words I would use to describe my time at RMSP. Attending RMSP was the best decision I have made in my life so far and I often describe this school as a hidden gem."
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Lizzie Haener
2020 Professional Intensive graduate
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