Learn to take pictures that you’re excited to share with others.
Are you confused by all the settings on your camera?
Frustrated with how your pictures are turning out?
Feeling like your computer is hopelessly disorganized?
Lenspiration provides family-friendly photography training to help photographers of any skill level feel confident with their cameras!
Discover how to take satisfying photos that you'll be excited to share with others.

Ready to feel confident using your camera?

Join for free
Use the link below to start your free trial of the Lenspiration Membership.

Start learning
Use your member resources to start learning about your camera, taking photos, and participating in group activities & training.

Watch your photos improve!
Enjoy assignments, practice with your camera, and participate in group coaching to grow as a photographer.
Not ready to join? See our stand-alone courses
Meet Your Photography Coach
Hi! I’m James Staddon, a landscape, event, and wedding photographer from West Virginia.
I know how it feels to travel to an amazing location, take some beautiful pictures, and then…oh no! be horrified with how the photos look on my computer at home.
I understand how frustrating it is to not know which camera setting to use as I try to capture those fleeting moments happening in front of me.
But God’s creation is so amazing, and the beauty around us has motived me to push through and learn how to take pictures that I’m excited to share with others. Many people have inspired and trained me, and I’m so excited to pass this experience on to you through Lenspiration.
I love watching students get comfortable with their camera, learn how to “think like a photographer”, and start taking stunning photos. Through the assignments, workshops, and coaching offered by Lenspiration, I hope to inspire and train photographers to take pictures for God’s glory!
Testimonials
What members & students are saying
I have been learning photography from Lenspiration as a member for over 4 years now, and have found it to be such a wealth of worthwhile, wholesome, professional, and engaging photography instruction. My photography would not be where it is now if it weren't for Lenspiration, and I have never regretted being a member.
"Just wanted to share how your photo tips are paying off . . . we got our local newspaper today, and I was surprised to see that a photo I took was on the front! If it was not for what I've learned with Lenspiration, my skills would be far less right now. So thank you!!"
“Lenspiration is my very favorite photography website! I love the beautiful and wholesome pictures, and I really, really like how you draw spiritual lessons from a photographer's life—both in the critique webinars and in your articles.”
Start taking better photos today . . . even with a simple camera (or your phone!)
It doesn’t matter what kind of camera you have, anyone can learn to take better pictures by using these 10 simple tips! Packed with lots of example images and "wow" photos, this free ebook will show you how to improve your pictures and start feeling more satisfied with your photos!

Lenspiration...
Offers family-friendly photography training.
Lets you shoot for real-life photo assignments.
Gives opportunities to get paid to learn photography!
Provides live, personalized photo coaching.
Helps you learn to think like a photographer!
Questions About Lenspiration?
Learn How it Works!
Do I need to have a fancy digital camera to benefit from Lenspiration?
Not necessarily! Many of the photography principles we cover apply to any camera —even a phone. However, most of the material presented is from the standpoint of a DSLR, so people get the most out of the training if they have a DSLR, mirrorless, or bridge camera.
If you do not have one of these type of cameras yet, that's ok. We have resources that will help you learn how to buy the camera that's right for you.
Isn't it expensive to get into photography?
It doesn't have to be! We provide resources that will help you learn how to determine what equipment fits your needs best, and then how to find the best deal when you're ready to buy it.
Will I learn how to make money with photography?
Yes. And on the forums, there are photographers with years of experience making money with their cameras that can help answer any specific questions that you might have about your specific entrepreneurial pursuits.
Is the membership for only one person or can more than one person in the same household use it at the same price?
Subscription is for the whole family! There will be some things you'll have to reset for the next person (like course quizzes), but no need to pay for multiple subscriptions for multiple members of your immediate family, even if they are not living under the same roof!
What are we up to?
Follow along with Lenspiration travels…
Found a rare spot for WV this morning where you can see the moon basically all the way to the horizon from a cleared, high elevation (that is at least fairly scenic)!
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I love covered bridges very much. Grateful today that there are so many restored ones! This one is Albany Bridge, in New Hampshire.
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Enjoyed doing a portrait shoot for @vizaframe_real_estate the other day!
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It was VERY interesting to see how survey responders rated this photo! May not be what you would think. See survey results in link in bio! www.lenspiration.com/blog
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Last day!! Help me decide which photos I should put in the 2024 Lenspiration Calendar! Deadline is midnight tonight. Follow the link in description: www.lenspiration.com/blog
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The rolling hills of western Virginia is a gorgeous place to shoot a wedding!
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Beware what we think is so amazing today....one day it will be no more.
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The September photo assignment is live! Photograph a "scene of faith & freedom" to win a cash prize from CLA and be published on their Instagram! @christianlawassociation
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Another fav from Cass Scenic Railroad! Read more about photographing at this iconic West Virginia historic attraction in the new blog post, "Beware of Beauty".
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Cass Scenic Railroad, West Virginia. I was laying by the side of the road for this shot. Do not have to pay to stop, park and take pictures here at the Cass depot!
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One of my favorite shots from a family photoshoot a few weeks ago!
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Scouting for photographing tomorrow`s wedding!
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Anyone know what kind of clouds these are? Saw them as I was driving down the Interstate the other day after a big storm.
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Sunset was crazy pretty tonight! In the opposite direction was a rainbow and lightning. Was just driving down the highway so stopped at the first thing I hoped would make a nice subject.
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Trying to get it just perfect 📸
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Sunrise wasn`t epic, so just waited for golden hour 😊
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Normal to locals, probably, but nice to me was our first #sunrise on the #beach 🤩
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Enjoying lunch with a view! Can`t beat #free 😄
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