Youth Summer Classes!

Join us this summer to explore the Bay Area’s most beautiful places and create incredible photographs with new friends!

HERE ARE THE HELPFUL DETAILS!

(PLEASE READ THROUGH! - Many questions can.be answered on this page!)

AGES: 12 to 18 years old (7th to 12th Grades)

WHAT IS PERSPECTIVES ALL ABOUT?
PERSPECTIVES Youth Summer Programs are five-day courses that inspire our students to learn the basic elements of photography in an experience-based environment with close 1:1 instruction from a professional photographer.  During the course, students will learn how to use their camera’s manual settings and how to create impactful images and tell stories through their camera lens.  These courses allow students to photograph in real-life situations and practice their learned skills in natural and studio environments to become better photographers. 

  • HOW DO WE LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY?
    Our program takes a unique approach to photography instruction by moving the classroom out into the real world and learning through practice and troubleshooting in real time.  Students simultaneously practice using the tools their camera provides to create beautiful and interesting photographs while mastering composition to tell their stories.  Students also receive inspiration through new experiences outdoors, in the studio, and by observing the world around them.
    Throughout the course, students will receive close instruction and feedback from their instructor as well as have the chance to collaborate with fellow students.  The goal in all of these aspects of our youth summer camp program is to improve their skills and artistic vision while creating new memories!  Students are encouraged to get creative, learn new techniques and shift their perspective to refine their artistic voice. PERSPECTIVES Youth Summer Camp uniquely fosters all of these elements through fun and exciting activities developed by experienced teachers for this program.


WHERE DO CLASSES TAKE PLACE?
Location:  Each week we will venture to new locations for a different lesson in photography.  Some of the features of this program are Land’s End, Palace of Fine Arts, Tilden Regional Park, UC Berkeley Botanical Garden and many other photographic gems.
Drop off & Pick up: There will be a meeting place designated each day based on the location we are visiting for the day!
Please see the schedule page for a list of drop-off and pick-up locations for each week!

WHEN DO CLASSES TAKE PLACE?
PERSPECTIVES Youth Summer Classes runs throughout the entire summer.  The summer 2024 season will begin the first week of June and end mid-August.  Please check the schedule page for exact dates for each program week this summer!
HOURS:
Monday through Friday
10 AM to 4 PM

  • EARLY DROP OFF IS AVAILABLE at 9 AM (add this on when you register!)


Come join the adventure and learn about photography this summer!