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
"Learning from Lenspiration has been a really good experience for me, and I especially appreciate being able to count Lenspiration towards my high school credits. Being able to win prizes for the Shoot to Serve assignments pushes me to take better pictures! I also enjoy exploring the Scouting Guide, which I think its a really neat feature. The quizzes at the end of the [course] lessons are helpful to ensure that I learned what was taught!"
"The amount I have learned in such a short time is incredible. You truly have extraordinary talent and I am so grateful that you have put forth such time and effort to share your knowledge with others."
“I...want to say thanks for creating Lenspiration! I really enjoy the courses and the way you lay things out, your critique, and most of all the Christian...aspect of the course.”
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!
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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!
Lenspiration Photography Program
The Lenspiration Photography Program is a series of free workbooks that take you step-by-step through the core resources (free & paid) that we offer on Lenspiration.
Phase I

Walk through the Foundations of Photography course and get to know your camera through supplemental resources! Plus, join monthly live Photo Coaching Webinars and get hands-on experience with real-life Photo Assignments.
Phase II

Through training articles, videos and the Explore with Your Camera video series, you’ll learn how to push your camera to its limits and explore special effects. Continue joining monthly live Photo Coaching Webinars and participating in Photo Assignments.
Phase III

Gain experience in a variety of photography genres. Step into advanced photography through the Mastering Composition course, learn the Secrets of Photo Editing, and streamline your workflows through the How to Share Your Photos With the World course.
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…
We had a nice snow early last week!
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You know what this photo represents? Dind the answer in my latest blog post about my "rock collection"! Link in bio.
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Driving back from the WV homeschool convention, we tried to find a spot to enjoy the sunset. A cemetery at the top of a hill had to do this time. 😄
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Been taking time to edit photos from the recent coldsnap! Read about how rubber floor mats saved the day on this wintery photoshoot....Link to blog in bio!
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Is it safe to use your camera in extreme cold?! Find out in the latest Lenspiration blog post! Link in bio.
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Tried photographing frozen waterfalls in Quebec....and they were too frozen to be of much photographic value at this time of year 😄
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Well, 0 degrees doesn`t feel any warmer than yesterday 😄 Been using the past few days to make the most of my time up north.
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I`ve never photographed in -15° before, I don`t think! This morning was great for photography, though. Another winter story in latest blog post....see link in bio!
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Trying to take advantage of the abundance of snow! Over a foot of snow now, I`d say.
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Have a photo of a path meandering through a pretty scene? Submit it for the latest Lenspiration photo assignment! Use link in bio.
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Story behind the photo in the latest Lenspiration blog post! See link in bio.
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Enjoyed some time in the fresh, deep snow last night!
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Merry Christmas Eve!
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One of the best times to photograph snowbis when it`s snowing! Things far away are lighter than things up close, creating a sense of depth. More winter-time tips on the blog! See link in bio.
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How do I expose properly for Christmas lights? Check out the new post on the blog! See link in profile (www.lenspitation.com/blog)
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First time visiting Shades State Park this year! No waterfalls at this time of year, but it was very colorfuland secluded in October.
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There was this hole of a window in the wall....and there was this "hole" in the clouds, and I was like, that`s neat!
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A spot of color to brighten up a cold, wintery day!
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