Summer Camp for Teens: Voices and Visions (ages 12-14) with Andrea Passarella (In-Person Learning – One Week)
- Monday
July 21, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Tuesday
July 22, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Wednesday
July 23, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Thursday
July 24, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Friday
July 25, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
This class empowers teens to express their thoughts, ideas, and perspectives on the world around them through the art of photography. By exploring their environment and reflecting on their individual realities, students will develop a personal visual narrative that captures their unique viewpoint.
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 Amy Tierney
About
In-Person Learning
This class empowers teens to express their thoughts, ideas, and perspectives on the world around them through the art of photography. By exploring their environment and reflecting on their individual realities, students will develop a personal visual narrative that captures their unique viewpoint.
The course kicks off with an exploration of influential photographic works, possibly featuring guest speakers to offer insights from the field. Students will then embark on creating their own photographic series, guided by their vision and daily assignments that encourage creativity and critical thinking. Emphasis is placed on collaboration within a supportive photographic collective while fostering individual expression in each student’s work. Constructive peer feedback is encouraged, helping students strengthen their skills in both presenting and critiquing visual art.
By the end of the week, students will have cultivated a deeply personal project that forms the basis for a portfolio review. The class focuses on cultivating a meaningful connection to self, community, and the world, all through the lens of photography.
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 21-25, 10 am – 1 pm PST
- Enrollment limit: 15 students
- Skill/Experience level: Beginning. Ages 12-14 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.