WELCOME TO THE MPEX LEARNING STUDIO

Your Creative Journey
Starts Here.

Learn the skills, master the gear, and build the portfolio that gets you noticed

Beginner Friendly

Start with basics
Finish with style.

Brand-new to photography? Our foundation classes cover exposure, composition, color and more — everything you need to start shooting with confidence!

Est. Columbus, Ohio — In-Person & Online

Your Best
Photo
Hasn't Been
Taken Yet.

Whatever you've shot before — it's just the beginning. The image you'll be most proud of is still ahead of you, and we'll help you get there.

Intimate classes, honest critique, and expert instruction. In-person in Columbus or online, anywhere.

Welcome to the Learning Studio

Inspiring photographers, new and experienced, learning through expert-led classes and creative workshops.

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10+ Classes
Beginner to advanced
7+ Instructors
Working professionals
4.1K students taught
Learn from anywhere
30+ years
Columbus, Ohio
UPCOMING EVENTS

Classes that turn
curiosity into craft.

Taught by working creatives. Built for hands-on learning. Limited seats for maximum attention.

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How To Get Started

Three simple steps to
your next shot.

Every great photographer started somewhere. Our classes give you the practical skills, professional guidance, and creative inspiration to take your photography somewhere you're proud of.

01

Explore classes & workshops

Browse our catalog to find classes that spark your interest. Not in Columbus? We offer online classes you can take anytime, from anywhere.

02

Sign up and get access

Create an account to register for in-person workshops or get instant access to online classes. Get reminders and track sessions.

03

Learn and grow!

Check your class prep list and bring any needed materials. Workshops are hands-on and gear-focused. Share feedback to help us.

The Experience

Praise from the people
who picked up a camera with us.

★★★★★

I liked learning about ISO, aperture, and shutter speed.

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Trey F
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I liked how it was very beginner-tailored. It was a nice reinforcement of knowledge I had researched prior to coming to the studio.

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Andrew F
★★★★★

The teacher was good at explaining the camera functions and used good photos as examples of the different components.

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Chayanna T
★★★★★

Great coverage of the basic principles and composition without being overwhelming.

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Nathan H
★★★★★

Start from the basics, really approachable, and there's no such thing as a stupid question.

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Nathan H
Adithya R
★★★★★

I liked the class because I am just getting into photography, so this helped me understand my camera.

FJ
Felecia J
★★★★★

Great instructor with hands-on demonstration.

IB
Ian B
★★★★★

Great instructor. Approachable and easy to follow.

JB
Jayne B
★★★★★

Really enjoyed the hands-on learning.

HB
Heather B
★★★★★

Great depth of knowledge, live examples, and a good teacher.

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Charles N
★★★★★

I loved the class. Thank you so much!

TC
Taressa C
★★★★★

Really liked the hands-on demonstration and practice.

BH
Brian H
★★★★★

I loved Leonardo's enthusiasm for the subject and his countless real-world examples that he provided in class.

RS
Roman S
★★★★★

I enjoyed everything. This was my third time taking this class. I learn something new every time.

CI
Connie I
★★★★★

Great presentation, well explained, good presenter, easy to understand, and inspirational.

ML
Michelle L
★★★★★

Really informative. Leonardo clearly has so much experience.

BV
Bryan V
★★★★★

I really enjoyed the wealth of experience that Leonardo has.

SM
Shawn M
★★★★★

Lots of great information for travel photographers.

MV
Matthew V
★★★★★

I love listening to people who are passionate about taking photos of people in their environment.

GC
Gretchen C
★★★★★

Really enjoyed the enthusiasm of the instructor and level of detail.

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Stella T
★★★★★

Awesome tips.

TR
Tom R
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Very informative and helpful in learning the basics of capturing birds in nature. Loved the class.

MM
Mark M
★★★★★

Enjoyed it. Good tips.

RR
Robert R
★★★★★

Good combination of photo and birding-specific information. The information provided covered everything I need.

GB
Gary B
★★★★★

Beautiful imagery shared and expertise of the instructor. Lots of helpful tips were shared.

CF
Carolyn F
★★★★

The tips with settings and composition were very helpful.

MS
Michael S
★★★★★

Casual nature and the ability to ask questions.

JB
Jacob B
★★★★★

Very educational.

JH
Jeffrey H
★★★★★

Content and presentation were great.

DS
Daniel S
★★★★★

I liked the details on camera settings and how to stack photos in the software programs.

KA
Katie A
★★★★★

Very informative for a new user of Adobe Lightroom. I was happy with what I learned.

MM
Melissa M
★★★★

The walkthrough tricks and organization suggestions were very helpful.

MS
Michael S
★★★★★

The teacher was very knowledgeable.

SB
Sandra B
★★★★★

I liked the details that were covered.

CR
Cathy R
★★★★★

Loved the instructor. Hands-on and very patient.

SW
Shelly W
★★★★★

Enjoyed learning about how to organize folders, preset options, and export options.

KF
Kevin F
★★★★

Good introduction on how to operate within the environment.

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Brendan I
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