Picture This: Photography Essentials for Teens

To be seen is a gift, and to provide that gift requires time, intention, and nuance. A compelling, intimate portrait is the result of care and trust for the photographer and their subject. In this workshop, participants explore the personal purpose of a portrait and how to hone their skills with the photographic elements of thought, lighting, environment, composition, posing, and direction. Through lectures, assignments, discussions, field trips, and critiques, participants learn technical and practical aspects that make honest portraiture possible.

For curious kids, a camera is a magical tool to explore and capture the world! In this fun, hands-on workshop, students dive into the art of storytelling through photography, learning to see their surroundings in exciting new ways. They’ll explore the history of image-making, experiment with cool techniques like cyanotypes, and work with today’s digital photography. Inspired by the beautiful Anderson Ranch campus, participants create unique photographs and prints, sparking creativity and a potential lifelong love of photography.

Dive into the art of storytelling through animation! We kick off the week with Wick Editor, where students create hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animations. Next, the fun continues as we explore stop-motion animation, crafting sets from recycled materials and bringing clay characters to life. As the movies take shape, students learn to use iMovie, adding sound effects and special touches to make their films shine. We wrap up the week with an awesome film festival, where parents are invited to a showcase of their children’s animated creations!