I’m Mila.
Five years ago my camera lived on auto. I taught myself, then started teaching friends on Saturday mornings. Cascra is that class, filmed properly.
– Mila Novak
Prague, golden hour
where I edit
My story
How I got here.
2021
My camera lived on auto.
I bought a second-hand camera and left it on auto for a year. Every photo looked flat, and I didn’t know why.
2023
Saturday mornings in the park.
Friends kept asking how I got my photos, so I started a free class in the park. Six people came to the first one.
2025
The class goes online.
I filmed the class properly so anyone could take it. I still answer every student question myself.
12,400
students so far
4.9
average rating
41
short lessons
38
countries
How I teach
A few things I believe.
Practice beats theory.
Every lesson ends with something to go and shoot. The learning happens outside.
Reviews
What my students say.
4.9
★★★★★
from 2,100 reviews
I've had my camera for nine years. Week three was the first time I took it off auto.
Ruth M.
Self-paced, 2025
She explains things like a friend would. My street photos finally look like what I saw.
Dan O.
With feedback, spring group
The feedback calls were worth it. Mila spotted the same mistake in all my shots.
Kenji T.
With feedback, autumn group
I shoot the photos for my bakery now. They used to be dark and yellow.
Priya S.
Self-paced, 2026
Short lessons I could watch at lunch, then practise on the walk home.
Tom B.
Self-paced, 2025
I finally have photos of my dog that aren't blurry.
Ana R.
Self-paced, 2026
See you in class!