# A Year With My Camera — Photo Lessons and Community

> Photography lessons and community for beginners. (iPhone/iPad app by Emma Davies Photography Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-year-with-my-camera/id1455984870 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Emma Davies Photography Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455984869)
- Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 341 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), Hebrew, Japanese, European Spanish, Ukrainian
- Released: 2019-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-year-with-my-camera/id1455984870/reviews.md

## What is A Year With My Camera?

A Year With My Camera is a beginner’s photography workshop: £7.99 per year subscription required to access all content. 

Use the app to:

• View exclusive content and photography guides

• Meet other people taking part

• Stay in touch once you’ve finished

• Access the lessons

PRICING INFORMATION:

This app requires an annual subscription to unlock all content. Subscriptions are available for £4.99 a year.

• Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.

Please find a link to the Privacy Policy below:
https://ayearwithmycam.disciplemedia.com/privacy_policies/1

Please find a link to the Terms & Conditions below:
https://ayearwithmycam.disciplemedia.com/terms_and_conditions/1

## Key features

- Exclusive photography guides
- Community interaction
- Post-course connection
- Access to lessons
- Beginner photography workshop

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


## What do users think of A Year With My Camera?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📚 Comprehensive, well-structured photography course
- 👥 Supportive and friendly community
- 📱 Easy-to-use app interface
- 💰 Excellent value for money
- ✉️ Bite-sized weekly lessons via email
- 🎓 Effective learning progression from auto to manual mode
- 🖼️ Ability to share and receive feedback on photos
- 🏗️ Well-organized course structure with catch-up weeks
- 🌍 Worldwide community of like-minded photographers
- 🎯 Self-paced learning without pressure
- 📍 Centralized platform for all course materials
- 👨‍🏫 Excellent instruction from Emma Davies
- 🔄 Cross-platform accessibility (phone, tablet, desktop)

**Cons**

- 💳 Requires paid subscription with no free alternative
- 📧 Mandatory email collection for signup
- 👥 Community can be judgmental toward differing opinions
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues
- 📱 App crashes and stability problems
- 🖥️ Limited tablet/iPad functionality
- 🎨 UI could be more intuitive for posting multiple images
- 📞 Difficult to contact support for technical issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup after 'I agree' button
- App won't open or load on iPhone
- Login not recognized across different devices
- Password reset email validation failures
- Frequent app crashes during use
- iPad login incompatibility with phone account
- App policy agreement screen prevents login

**Most requested features**

- Numbered image posting boxes for easier homework submission
- Full tablet and iPad app version
- Better cross-device login synchronization
- Improved customer support contact options
- Dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-year-with-my-camera/id1455984870/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Immediate Cash Grab

*2026-04-09*

This app may be wonderful and useful—the 5 star average rating would certainly suggest so—but I will never know. There is no way to preview or explore any part of the app without creating an account and paying the subscription. It seems very reasonably-priced and it’s well-reviewed, and I’d almost certainly pay the subscription fee if I could just at least see what the app is like first. Devs: if you ever add a free trial or a limited demo mode with a paywall, I’ll happily give it a second look.

### 5/5 — Brilliant app and community

*2025-12-26, version 4.85.1*

I’m not one for reviews but this app has been amazing. Well worth the small fee to join a well structured and professional course and be part of a supportive community of photographers. Although I usually use my desktop to post on this forum,  the app makes it much easier to catch up on posts from other users and get involved in the community.

### 1/5 — Paid subscription only

*2025-12-05, version 4.85.1*

First, the app developers ask for your email address. Then they offer a paid subscription. There is no other option. If I would have known this, I would never bother with the app in first place. Poor practice!

### 5/5 — The best educational experience of my life

*2025-08-31, version 4.75.1*

I have recently finished my first “year with my camera” and I am a much more competent, skilled and inspired photographer than when I began. The course - delivered in bite-sized emails, weekly for a year, covers way more than Weber expected to learn about photography. It’s absolutely brilliant. Simple to understand AND really stretching.

### 5/5 — Want to learn how to use your camera? Get this app

*2025-07-10*

This app is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to use their DSLR or other expensive camera. It helps you get away from using the e automatic setting. 

The lessons are laid out with a weekly homework assignment but you can work at your own pace. 

The first section is the technical part which helps you understand how to set the settings. The second section teaches composition. 

Well thought out in easy to understand bites.

### 5/5 — Blown away!

*2024-05-09, version 4.34.1*

I have just signed up to this course/downloaded the app, and I am blown away! It is fantastic with brilliant content and I would be stupid if I did not use it and finally get ahead in my photography which I have been struggling with for years now!
Love it! Simply fantastic 

Thank you.

### 5/5 — AYWMC is the best!

*2022-08-18*

AYWMC is a great learning experience. The people that you meet through this is an added bonus. Highly recommend!

### 1/5 — User Beware

*2022-06-30*

I didn’t have a issue with app but found the community rude and unhelpful. If you don’t agree with them 100% then you must be doing something “wrong”. Instead of accepting your view, it is condemned but I’m sure this will be disputed by the group as well. Bottom line, not for me and will never recommend to anyone who ask. I would recommend a site that might cost more but as a broader view of photography. Not worth the time or effort.

### 1/5 — Why can’t I sign in on my ipad?.

*2022-03-31*

I downloaded the app on my phone and paid for it, and I realized it will work better for me on my IPad. I downloaded the app and tried to sign in and it’s saying it doesn’t recognize it. HELP!

### 5/5 — Enjoying the app

*2021-12-30*

I love this app. It allows me to post on the go. I actually feel like I’m more involved with the AYWMC community more now that I am using the app more.

## Frequently asked questions about A Year With My Camera

### What does A Year With My Camera do?

A Year With My Camera is a photography workshop designed for beginners. It provides exclusive content, photography guides, and a community forum to connect with other users. The app helps you learn photography and stay engaged with your learning journey.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include access to exclusive content and photography guides, the ability to meet and interact with other people taking part in the workshop, and a way to stay in touch even after you've finished the lessons. You can also access all the photography lessons directly through the app.

### How much does A Year With My Camera cost?

This app requires an annual subscription to access all content. The subscription costs £4.99 per year. Payment is handled through your iTunes Account, and the subscription will automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What are the common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for individuals who want to learn photography from scratch or improve their basic skills. It's also for those who enjoy learning in a supportive community environment and want to connect with like-minded people. Users can access lessons and guides anytime, anywhere.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

While specific device compatibility is not detailed in the description, the app mentions that payment is charged to your iTunes Account and subscriptions can be managed via iTunes Account Settings. This suggests it is likely available on iOS devices that support iTunes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.108.1 — 2026-09-01

Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 4.107.1 — 2026-08-13

stability improvements, bug fixes

### 4.106.1 — 2026-07-21

Stability improvements

### 4.105.1 — 2026-07-07

notifications fixes

### 4.104.1 — 2026-06-25

Bug fixes and UI/UX improvments.

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