Membership
Three Ways to Participate
Understanding Membership
Photography is practised in different ways by different people.
Some simply enjoy receiving one thoughtful idea every Monday morning.
Others enjoy becoming part of the community.
Some choose to develop a regular photographic practice through weekly lessons and guided activities.
De-CONNECT offers three ways to participate. Each builds naturally on the one before it, allowing you to participate at the level that feels right for you.
Three Ways to Participate
🌱 Newsletter
A simple way to stay inspired.
The Newsletter is the starting point of the De-CONNECT ecosystem.
Every Monday morning you'll receive one photograph, one idea, and one reflection designed to encourage a different way of seeing. Read it at your own pace, wherever you are.
Newsletter subscription is free.
🌿 Photo Basic
(Complimentary during the Founding Phase)
Photo Basic extends the Newsletter by providing access to the De-CONNECT community.
It currently includes:
• Weekly live webinar
• Members' Community
• Community Gallery
• Discussions
• Announcements
During the Founding Phase, Photo Basic is provided complimentary to all Newsletter subscribers.
Photo Plus ★
Photo Plus builds upon Photo Basic by adding structured weekly learning and guided photographic practice.
It includes:
• One new lesson every week
• One guided practice
• Weekly worksheets
• Learning Library
• Priority booking for selected member activities
Photo Plus is available through either a 4-Month Membership or an Annual Membership. Both provide exactly the same member benefits.
Designed for photographers who want photography to become a regular part of their lives.
From just S$13.50 per month.
About the cost of a few cups of coffee.
Payment Options
① Four-Month Membership
S$54 every 4 months
Includes:
• Everything in Photo Plus
• 1 complimentary Practice Token
The membership renews every four months unless cancelled before the next renewal date.
② Annual Membership
S$135 per year
(Only S$11.25 per month)
Includes:
• Everything in Photo Plus
• 3 complimentary Practice Tokens
The membership renews annually unless cancelled before the next renewal date.
What's the Difference?
Both payment options include exactly the same Photo Plus membership.
The only differences are:
• billing period
• number of complimentary Practice Tokens included
Everything else remains identical.
Membership Benefit
(Comparison table)
Your Weekly Membership Rhythm
Membership is designed around a gentle weekly rhythm.
Rather than working through large amounts of material at once, members return each week to one idea and explore it through practice.
Sunday evening
Introduce the week's idea.
🎥 One live webinar
Every Monday
Explore the idea in greater depth.
📖 One new lesson
During the week
Apply the idea through photography.
📸 One guided practice
Any time
👥 Community discussions
📚 Learning Library
🎁 Practice Tokens for selected activities
There is no expectation that you complete everything every week.
The rhythm is designed to support regular practice rather than constant activity.
No Rush. One thing at a time.
Using Your Membership
Most members simply follow the weekly rhythm.
Some weeks you may only read the newsletter. Other weeks you may join the webinar, complete the guided practice, participate in discussions, and revisit earlier lessons.
Everything remains available for you to return to whenever you need it.
The Learning Library is not intended to be completed from beginning to end. It exists as a growing reference that supports your practice over time.
Photography develops through repeated observation and making photographs—not by rushing through information.
Practice Tokens
Some optional member activities use Practice Tokens.
These include selected field trips, workshops, courses, guided programmes and photo reviews where places are limited.
Your weekly membership activities—including lessons, webinars, guided practice and community participation—do not require Practice Tokens.
Depending on your membership option, complimentary Practice Tokens may be included when your membership begins.
Additional tokens may be purchased whenever you wish.
Practice Tokens:
• never expire
• are linked to your membership email
• are non-transferable
• cannot be refunded once issued
→ [Learn about Practice Tokens]
How Membership Works
Your membership begins after successful payment.
You'll receive a welcome email with everything you need to get started.
If your membership includes automatic renewal, you may cancel renewal at any time before your next billing date.
Cancelling renewal simply stops future payments.
Your membership remains active until the end of your current paid membership period.
If you choose not to renew, your account automatically returns to the Newsletter membership.
When Membership Ends
When your membership ends:
• Weekly lessons become unavailable.
• Webinar recordings become unavailable.
• Learning Library access ends.
• Community access ends.
• Other Photo Plus member benefits also end.
Your Newsletter subscription continues unless you choose to unsubscribe.
Refund Policy
Membership fees are generally non-refundable once payment has been processed.
If you believe a payment has been made in error, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.
Changes to Membership
As De-CONNECT continues to grow, membership benefits, schedules and activities may occasionally change.
Whenever significant updates are made, this page will be updated accordingly.
-- FAQ --
Can I upgrade later?
Can I cancel my membership?
What happens if I don't renew?
Do I need an expensive camera?
Do I have to join every webinar or complete every lesson?
Questions?
If you're unsure which membership is right for you, we'd be happy to help.
Membership at Your Own Pace
Photography is a lifelong practice.
Some members join almost every activity.
Others simply read the newsletter every Monday.
Some photograph every day.
Others pick up their camera once a month.
There is no correct speed.
Participate in the way that best supports your own photographic journey.
No rush.
One thing at a time.
