Welcome to Summer Camp 2023!
Join us July 10th through August 4th for an exciting variety of Summer Photo Camp programs like Darkroom, Street Photography, Activism, and more!
Full day camps run 9:30am-4:30pm. Half day camps run 9:30am-12:30pm / 1:30pm-4:30pm. All camps take place at our Youth in Focus office in Seattle, WA. Register early as courses fill quickly! Insufficient enrollment may cause cancellation.
Need financial assistance?
We are committed to providing equitable access to quality arts education for all youth, regardless of socioeconomic status.
We are pleased to offer you one of the following Promo Codes to assist you with your registration needs. We hope you will find a discount code that is appropriate to your specific circumstances.
- For a 25% Discount, enter code: YIFSUMMER25
- For a 50% Discount, enter code: YIFSUMMER50
- For a 75% Discount, enter code: YIFSUMMER75
- For a flat $25 Rate, enter code: YIFSUMMERSAVER
If you have alternate needs or questions, please contact Shida Bonakdar at ShidaB@youthinfocus.org before registering.
Register for Summer Classes:
Street Photography (Digital)
SOLD OUT - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Explore your environment through street photography. Develop your own unique style with inspiration from photographic artists who have pushed the medium of street photography. This class will include many field trips to different locations in Seattle, such as Pike Place Market and Chinatown-International District.
Fashion Photography (Digital)
Explore the world of fashion through the lens of photography. From fashion show style, to magazine editorial, street photography and concept photoshoots- this class will bring our students an exciting and fresh perspective every day. We will explore creativity, mood boards, design, lighting, posing, working with subjects, and modeling! This class will include field trips and a fashion show.
Nature Photography (Digital)
2 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Explore new ways to see and interact with your environment - from the smallest flower to the big expansive sky. Take cool photos then change them up with editing software to highlight your unique style and point of view. This camp includes lots of walking field trips so you can get up close and personal with nature!
Exploring Historic Seattle(Digital)
Curious about Seattle neighborhoods that have played a significant role in local movements for justice? In this camp you’ll visit some historic locations and learn about the impact of these movements from yesterday to today. Learn how photography facilitates change and to use your camera to tell a story. This camp includes reflections, photo walks, and group discussions that will help foster a supportive learning environment for students of all backgrounds and identities.
Music Video Camp (Digital)
Ever wanted to make a music video for a real band or artist? In this camp you’ll have the opportunity to craft a music video for a local music artist from concept, to filming, to editing, and premiering! Learn how to use digital cameras to tell a compelling story through cinematic language. This camp will offer students the opportunity to assemble a creative team, utilize creative vision, practical skills, and completion of a film project.
Intro to Darkroom
HALF FULL
Learn how to photograph, develop and print black and white film with Chloe Collyer. Become versed in using a film camera, a light meter and various composition techniques. Dig into hands-on techniques for making photograms, small and large prints, adjusting contrast and brightness. We will be using the rules of the darkroom and then breaking them!
Street Photography (Digital)
HALF FULL
Explore your environment through street photography. Develop your own unique style with inspiration from photographic artists who have pushed the medium of street photography. This class will include many field trips to different locations in Seattle, such as Capitol Hill and Columbia City.
Intro to Darkroom
3 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Learn how to photograph, develop and print black and white film with Lindsey D. Become versed in using a film camera, a light meter and various composition techniques. Dig into hands-on techniques for making photograms, small and large prints, adjusting contrast and brightness.
Nature Photography (Digital)
Spend the week exploring various parks and greenspaces around Seattle all while getting technical experience with your DSLR camera. You’ll have the opportunity to edit your images using Adobe Creative Suite applications and build your post production knowledge. Share your photos in a group showcase with the friends you’ve made at camp.
Street Photography (Digital)
SOLD OUT - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Explore your environment through street photography. Develop your own unique style with inspiration from photographic artists who have pushed the medium of street photography. This class will include field trips to different locations in Seattle, such as Pike Place Market and Chinatown-International District.
Check out our Summer Camp Policies
Before you register, be sure to take a peek at Youth in Focus's Summer Camp policies.
SUMMER CAMP POLICIES