Photo BootCamp FREE for Limited Time
Join the Fastest, ‘Funnest’ Way
To Improve Your Photography!
- Discover exciting new photography skills
- Rekindle your passion for taking photos
- Improve fast with helpful feedback
- Join our online community of friendly photographers
How Does BootCamp Work?
1. Watch The Monthly Masterclass Training
A new highly-practical 10-minute Masterclass is released every month.
2. Take The BootCamp Challenge
Go out and take photos, it’s the only way to improve. Plus, it’s loads of fun!
3. Get Feedback And Celebrate Your Progress
Constructive, kind feedback from Pro’s and peers will super-charge your progress.
Does BootCamp Work?
Photo BootCamp Academy has more than 200 wonderful members from all around the world. Here’s what some of them have to say about the fun and growth they’ve experienced…
Your monthly challenges are the best thing to happen to me.
I find I have grown quickly in such a short space of time & that is due to the bootcamp program & all the other Photographers who give you a little push when needed. I am over the moon for this chance to shine.
I am grateful for our fearless BootCamp leader Brent Mail and all of you in this group for fuelling my passion for photography and causing me to stretch and grow.
I am grateful for photography and all I have learned in Bootcamp. Photography has helped me step out of my comfort zone. I get so excited to get outside and see the world through a photographer’s lens. Thank you Brent and fellow Bootcampers.
I have been part of other groups over the past few years and BootCamp is the first group that I have felt comfortable with. Bootcamp has got me out taking photos on my own and I feel confident when doing so. Bootcamp has given me that structure, confidence, and ability in myself which I did not think I had.
No Time? No Problem
Unlike books and courses that are filled with fluff, Photo BootCamp Academy’s Masterclass Sessions take just 10 minutes to complete. Yet they are jam-packed with tips that will transform your photography instantly.
The Inspiration You Need
Lost for ideas? Each Backyard Photo Challenge will guide you in applying your newfound knowledge with specific photos ideas. They get you out of the books and into the field. And they help you rekindle your passion for taking photos.
A Breakthrough In Progress
You’ll be amazed how quickly you improve as you learn, practice, and receive and give feedback. It’s the ultimate skill development process: learn, do, teach.
The Fastest, ‘Funnest’ Way to Improve
Photo BootCamp Academy gives you the knowledge, inspiration, and support you need… To take your photography hobby to new levels of enjoyment and progress.
About Your BootCamp Leader – Brent Mail
Brent is an award winning, full-time professional photographer. But he doesn’t care for accolades. He just loves taking stunning photos. And showing others how to do it too.
He’s been teaching photography workshops for more than 10 years and has helped thousands of photographers (just like you) get better at their hobby and craft. He’s particularly passionate about inspiring you to get out of the books, close your computer, pick up your camera, and get out and take photos. And he guides you with highly-practical masterclass sessions that help you make fast progress with loads of fun. Brent grew up in South Africa, has travelled the globe taking photos, and now lives with his family near the beach in Australia – the perfect spot for him to enjoy nature and surf every day. His perfect days starts with a good espresso coffee and ends with a hot Thai curry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I’m new to photography – is this too advanced for me? A: Many new members are just getting started in photography. And that’s the best time to join. The 60+ past Masterclass Sessions will give you a solid grounding in the basics of photography. As you complete each new Masterclass, you will see your skill and progress improve more quickly than you thought possible. And you’ll have an entire community of encouraging photographers to help you.
Q: How does Photo BootCamp Academy Work? A: Photo BootCamp Academy is a supportive community of photographers who are looking for a fun way to improve at photography. You will experience progress in your skills and enjoyment as you (a) watch each monthly Masterclass Session (b) complete the Backyard Photo Challenge (c) receive feedback on your photos (d) help other members by giving your feedback.
Q: Why is this method of learning photography so effective? A: Too many people try to get better at photography by reading books, taking courses, and watching YouTube videos. While that helps, nothing beats getting out-and-about with your camera. Photo BootCamp Academy gives you the knowledge through the monthly Masterclass Sessions, helps you apply your newfound knowledge and turn it into experience through the Backyard Photo Challenges, and helps you refine your results through pro and peer feedback, and finally you solidify everything you learn by giving feedback and helping other members. It’s the ultimate process of: learn, do, teach.
Q: Are there any ‘trolls’? A: I know what it feels like to be ‘attacked’ online. When I first started in photography, the ‘criticism’ of a troll almost made me quit. As a member of Photo BootCamp Academy you’ll never be made to feel like that. On the contrary, you’ll experience genuine encouragement and support from like-minded photographers who are looking for a fun way to improve their photography.
Q: What if I don’t have much time? A: Photo BootCamp Academy is created for busy photographers. Each Masterclass is highly focused to give you the information you need in just 10 minutes per month. Of course, it’s up to you how much time you spend applying your newfound knowledge — taking photos, uploading your images, and commenting on images submitted by other members. But the whole process is designed to be fast, efficient and above all, loads of fun.
Q: What style of photography does BootCamp focus on? A: Each Masterclass focuses on a different theme. This is carried through in the Backyard Photo Challenge and online discussion for the month. Subjects are broad and varied. You are welcome to make topic suggestions. And you can ask questions at any time.
Q: Is membership global? A: Yes, we have members from all around the world including (and not limited to) USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Switzerland, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Cayman Islands, Thailand, Hong Kong, Israel and of course Australia and New Zealand. Whether you come from one of those countries or somewhere else, we can’t wait to meet you and help you take your photography hobby to new levels of enjoyment and progress.
Friends From All Around the World Having Fun and Improving Together
So many heartfelt stories and photos being posted this month. It truly is a blessing to be part of such an amazing group of people.
I have gained inspiration, both from your enthusiasm, excellent images and so many great images posted by the other Bootcampers.
I value all the feedback I receive from fellow members. They feel like friends from all over the world and have helped me improve both the technical aspects and my vision.
Love being able to interact with like-minded people about the art of photography and discussing techniques. It is also refreshing to see perspectives from someone else’s eye, to see how the view the same image. So far, this whole process has been inspirational, looking forward to improving and to helping others as i go!
I am loving the interaction with people from all walks of life, and around the world. I have learned a lot. The challenges are precise and concise and offer a new learning platform each month. Instead of going out and taking shots, I am now looking at the light, positioning, how can I make it interesting, and planning my shoots in a more constructive way. The monthly magazine is magic and full of good data and a great summary of each challenge.
It already feels like a community – I’m loving it! The people are nice and lots of great feedback. I feel like I’m making improvements to my photography already!
I love the BootCamp Challenge. It’s awesome to see your photos from someone else’s point of view. Just a simple fix made all the difference in my photo! I really appreciate that there are all types of skill levels in BootCamp and we all have different passions. I am just a beginner at photography but I am already obsessed.
I value your option as a professional and I am always excited to learn how to improve, I just love being part of BootCamp!
BootCamp is a great interactive place to try out different photography techniques and get friendly feedback. The theme for the month provides me with ideas to include in my general photography and I have already learnt new things from many tips provided in the comments on my photos and other BootCampers photos, which I now use to try out and hopefully take better photos. Love it! I have seen the new magazine. Another month of a variety of amazing images and the helpful commentary that goes with them.
I really like the concept of Bootcamp and find it to be a fun, encouraging site. I like the fact that you give a video to start each month’s challenge explaining what the challenge is and give examples so that the members can be inspired to go out and shoot. I also like the fact that you as the professional give a critique on each photo.
I’m having fun following the assignments and engaging with other participants. My primary reason for joining was to give myself a push to do more with my photography and learn from others. It is working because I want to post strong images and I’m forcing myself to practice new techniques in the field and in digital processing. I appreciate the thoughtful feedback that participants provide to each other and I see potential for strong photo-friend relationships to develop (no pun intended 🙂 ) over time.
I have learned so much from BootCamp that I don’t know where to start. I like the monthly “focus”, with lessons and sufficient time to practice a particular concept. I also like the ability to search back through my older photos to find examples of our theme. That gives me confidence that I have used some of the techniques even before really knowing what I was doing. The feedback from you, Rerro, Denis and the rest of the group is really valuable and allows me to refine my own artistic view while also learning the different approaches. Seeing posted photos through another photographer’s eye has broadened my “eye” as well; sometimes I think about a different perspective I might have taken. Lastly, I’ve learned a lot more about post-processing and how it can help me express what I want to say about a photo. Love BootCamp, keep it up!
