Introduction to Photography For Teenagers

In our programming, students explore how to use photography as a means of expression and a tool for sharing their personal and community story.

We cover both the technical aspects of photography, and delve into the concepts of storytelling and photography language.

We’re excited to have guest photographers join us. They share niche knowledge and experience, and encourage our students to prepare their own personal short photo project to be presented at the workshop finale.

Our first edition of this intensive introduction photography workshop ran for two weeks, for Sunset Park Brooklyn area community kids ages 11 to 15.

They learned the manual settings on DSLRs, practiced portraiture, learned about storytelling, and ventured out to photograph the spaces, businesses, and people of Sunset Park.

Instructors:

Sean Sirota and Marko Jokic

Photography skills 101

Interpreting photographs

Storytelling through photography projects

Leadership and community relationship building

This project was made possible by the following key supporters:

Direct Impact Coalition

and

Citizens Committee for New York City

Special thanks:

Jennifer Wittlin and Dan Giacalone of the 64th Street Community Garden

Anselmo and Eziquiel of Generoso’s Bakery

Argenis Ace and the team at Sweatbox Brooklyn

Tanasia Swift and Billion Oyster Project

Miranda Barnes

As always, we’re grateful to the in-kind support from our community:

Mandato Mandato Deli and Bakery

Tacos Los Poblanos

L’Wren Bar

Brooklyn Community Board 7

The Center for Family Life’s Beacon Program at PS1

And thank you, Sunset Park, for joining us.