Summer Camp for Teens: The Special Project (ages 15-18) with Andrea Passarella (In-Person Learning – One Week)
- Monday
July 14, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Tuesday
July 15, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Wednesday
July 16, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Thursday
July 17, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Friday
July 18, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
In this course, students will learn how to choose and explore a meaningful topic through photography, whether it’s capturing the essence of a person, a place, or an abstract concept. In a fun, collaborative setting, we’ll focus on visual storytelling, editing, and developing a cohesive series of images that reflect each student’s personal vision and style.
One Week (Five Sessions)
Tuition: $475 (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
Sugarshack fund: To eliminate barriers for entry for students from all backgrounds, LACP is pleased to offer The Sugarshack for students in need. To apply for tuition scholarships, click here.
© Photo by Todd Felderstein
About
In-Person Learning
Choosing a meaningful topic is the first step of any personally driven photography project. Your subject could be exploring form, color, texture and shadows, or it could be the life of a family member or a part of your city. In this fun and collaborative class, students will learn the art of visual storytelling and the importance of the editing process. We’ll emphasize developing a special topic of focus and using your camera skills to bring that topic to life to produce a series of images that are stylistically and thematically unified. We’ll discuss in-camera composition and after-the-photograph analysis of what worked, and we’ll explore documentary versus more personal and artistic projects to develop each photographer’s personal vision and style. Come ready to have fun and explore a topic your curious about, in whatever visual form it comes.
The class will work together in a supportive and constructive environment, critiquing each other?s work on a daily basis. The goal is for each student to complete a cohesive, meaningful body of work. A digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera is recommended for this class; however, all types of cameras are welcome, including film cameras, point & shoot cameras and smart phones.
Andrea Passarella is a passionate educator and photographer who captures the complexities of life through visual storytelling. With a keen eye for detail, her work captures the subtleties of human experience and is centered around themes highlighting the interconnectedness of our shared humanity.
Andrea advocates for engaged pedagogy and experiential learning, weaving social and cultural narratives into her photography and teaching practice. Through her creative approach, she developed an integrated curriculum centered around “place-keeping,” where participants learn the craft of photography by exploring the diversity of their cities and neighborhoods. This method encourages reflection, fosters dialogue, and promotes an autoethnographic approach to storytelling, allowing individuals to share their perspectives and experiences.
In her photography projects, workshops, and exhibitions, Andrea aims to bridge the worlds of contemplative arts, education, and social dialogue, empowering students to engage with the world through a compassionate and creative lens. Committed to fostering emotional intelligence, resilience, and personal growth, she integrates mindfulness and photography into her programs, supporting students’ development both creatively and personally.
Details
- One Week (Five Sessions)
- Dates: Monday-Friday, July 14-18, 10 am – 1 pm PST
- Enrollment limit: 15 students
- Skill/Experience level: Beginning. Ages 15-18 only.
- Tuition: $475 (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
- Location: Downtown Los Angeles (LACP Headquarters), 252 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Sugarshack fund: To eliminate barriers for entry for students from all backgrounds, LACP is pleased to offer The Sugarshack for students in need. To apply for tuition scholarships, click here.