In August, Photo Camp traveled to Washington State in partnership with Olympic Park Institute. The students experienced a variety of natural ecosystems that are influenced by the area’s myriad wildlife and vast range of physical environments.
Photo by Taylor
Photo by Kendall
Photo by Jim Webb (staff)
Photo Camp returned to Pine Ridge Reservation this September for a 5 day camp with middle and high school students. In partnership with the SuAnne Big Crow Boys and Girls Club, Photo Camp students documented their lives and found beauty across the poverty-stricken communities of Pine Ridge.
(Photo by Shaina)
(Photo by Jason)
(Photo by Taneesha)
The Pine Ridge Photo Camp was also a pilot for further collaborations with CREATE Lab, creators of the Gigapan, a robotic panoramic photography system. You can see all the Gigapan panoramas shot in Pine Ridge HERE.
Happytown. (Gigapan by: Pine Ridge Photo Camp students)
This summer, Photo Camp renewed its partnership with NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) to provide the still photography component to a pilot program called Ocean for Life. The program consisted of 2 ten-day workshops in 2 locations (Florida and California) highlighting the marine sanctuaries in the regions. The participants were high school students from Western and Greater Middle Eastern countries. During the camps, students learned about the specific marine sanctuaries, visual documentation whether in still or video, and about each other, through cultural exchange. Photos from both programs follow.
(Photo by Samaah, Canada. OFL California)
Shaezal, left, and Humaira. (Photo by Matt Moyer – staff. OFL Florida Keys)
(Photo by Tamrynn, USA. OFL Florida Keys)
(Self portrait by Sarah, Morocco. OFL Florida Keys)
(Photo by Erie, USA. OFL California)
(Photo by Omar, Jordan. OFL California)
To find out more about the program, check out the website: oceanforlife.org
