Welcome to ICM Photo Academy!
The ICM Photo Academy is a learning resource hub for 'work at your own pace' online courses, mentoring and portfolio reviews. Whether you are a complete beginner, or a pro looking for inspiration to take your work to the next level you've come to the right place. You can complete the courses in your own time, to fit your schedule.
Everyone who chooses to learn with us gets access to a private Facebook group where participants can share their progress and ideas, and Kaisa and Morag will share inspirational ideas and signpost opportunities for more creative development, and getting your photography 'out there'.

Everyone who chooses to learn with us gets access to a private Facebook group where participants can share their progress and ideas, and Kaisa and Morag will share inspirational ideas and signpost opportunities for more creative development, and getting your photography 'out there'.
The Teachers
Morag Paterson has been exploring ICM photography for sixteen years. Her work explores the natural world, and she loves nothing more than working with abstract and impressionist imagery in her own backyard. Morag has mentored many people over the years with both practical aspects of photography, and also with developing creative vision and working collaboratively.
Kaisa Sirén is a photographic artist who brings her soul landscape visible with ICM photography, using northern sceneries of Finland as her backdrop. She focuses on themes related to the seasons of Lapland, and the sensitivity of nature. Kaisa is a co-founder of ICMPhotomag Network Community and has, since 2017, owned a gallery and art event house in Rovaniemi.
Kaisa Sirén is a photographic artist who brings her soul landscape visible with ICM photography, using northern sceneries of Finland as her backdrop. She focuses on themes related to the seasons of Lapland, and the sensitivity of nature. Kaisa is a co-founder of ICMPhotomag Network Community and has, since 2017, owned a gallery and art event house in Rovaniemi.

Contact us
If you have questions, please contact us at: [email protected]
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Our ICM offerings
Kickstart Your Creativity
A 3 week daily inspiration course to help you shift any creative blocks, look at things from a new perspective, and find that inspiration to take your photography to the next level. Includes 15 daily exercises and three bonus features.
Free Introduction to ICM
Join us for a free introduction to ICM Photography!
In this free mini-course you will find inspirational videos about "Tuning In", "Backyard Photography" and "Unusual Subjects". No strings attached!
In this free mini-course you will find inspirational videos about "Tuning In", "Backyard Photography" and "Unusual Subjects". No strings attached!
ICM Elementary Self-Study
Would you like to learn the basics of ICM photography at your own pace? This elementary course will include 6 lessons lead by top professional photographers Kaisa Sirén and Morag Paterson, talking you through basic techniques. At the end Kaisa and Morag will review your photos.
ICM Elementary Self-Study no review
Would you like to learn the basics of ICM photography at your own pace? This elementary course will include 6 lessons lead by top professional photographers Kaisa Sirén and Morag Paterson, talking you through basic techniques.
ICM Advanced Self-Study
This course is designed for photographers who already know the basics of ICM and are ready to learn some more advanced methods. During the six lessons you can deepen your skills and learn new techniques.
ICM Advanced Self-Study with review
This course is designed for photographers who already know the basics of ICM and are ready to learn some more advanced methods. During the six lessons you can deepen your skills and learn new techniques. At the end Kaisa and Morag will review your photos.
ICM Mentoring
Our mentoring offering covers everything from tuition to developing a creative vision. We’re also happy to help guide you on presenting your work, curation, visual storytelling and exhibiting.
Portfolio Reviews
A one-hour session to give you feedback on work of your choice. It's entirely up to you what you were like to talk about, whether it's individual image reviews or feedback on a series you are working on, or hope to develop.
Opening offer 50% off for first 10 students!
Opening offer 50% off for first 10 students!
Local Photography Project
mini-course
mini-course
This course will show you why undertaking a local photography project is an incredible idea, offering you a multitude of benefits and opportunities.
Our mini-courses offer downloadable instructions and guides for your own projects.
Our mini-courses offer downloadable instructions and guides for your own projects.
How to Apply for a Gallery Exhibition mini-course
Having an exhibition coming up is always an exciting project. It may seem like a giant to tackle, but when you break the project into smaller steps, it will be easier.
Our mini-courses offer downloadable instructions and guides for your own projects.
Our mini-courses offer downloadable instructions and guides for your own projects.
Free Sustainable Photography mini-course
Here we are sharing a long list of things to consider if you are hoping to make your practice more sustainable
Our mini-courses offer downloadable instructions and guides for your own projects.
Our mini-courses offer downloadable instructions and guides for your own projects.