ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

This six-week workshop is designed to enrich your child's knowledge of photography; how they see the world around them and how they might capture it.

Using their own digital camera or camera phone, they will review basic technical knowlege about their digital camera or device alongside six prolific styles of photography; Scenic, Photojournalism, Portrait, Editorial, Event and Fine Art. The course includes six one hour zoom sessions and two safe field trip-style photo outings; one photo walk and one participation in a live photo session in NYC. Each week will include a workbook style review of each lesson and photo assignment to complete before the next session. The workshop also includes guest photographers, a virtual museum tour and group zoom chat. All photos and weekly reviews will be stored in a shared dedicated folder on Google Drive.

The end result will be a custom 8x8 photo book with a series of images captured and selected by the student during this workshop.

The goal is to challenge each student to push their visual curiosity and understanding of the exposure triangle (shutter speed, aperture and ISO), light, and composition through simple photography techniques. Each style of photography and assignment will introduce an authentic exercise in creating visual images that stir emotion, tell a story, capture a fleeting moment or simply encourage more fun while taking pictures.

ABOUT KARI OTERO

Photographing events for over 10 years, Kari specializes in Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Portrait Photography. A native of California, her company is based in New York, she is the owner and lead photographer of Kari Otero Photography. Kari’s client’s stories always include a combination of strong formal portraits, milestone traditions, decor and emotion driven candids. Above and beyond her photographic skills, she has an extensive background in performance and art direction. Drawing on a natural aptitude to create a comfortable and trusting environment in an instant, she encourages individuals to open up for the camera, creating photos that reflect an authentic and lasting connection.  Creating this course for teens to expand their curiosity and knowledge about photography is a natural extension of what she does best; create positive and creative environments for individuals to feel comfortable yet challenged to be their best selves.