Moving beyond "point and shoot," youth can look more critically at pictures, learn how to think visually, and acquire the skills of analysis.
The practice of taking a picture is familiar to most young people. However, the potential for expression is an avenue most youth have yet to explore. Whether it’s an insightful and provocative photo essay or a beautiful and compelling abstract image, photography provides a unique way for youth to interpret reality.
Through the use of a camera, youth can capture images that contribute to their, as well as our own, understanding of our world.