BRATTLEBORO-The In-Sight Photography Project will launch its latest session of youth photography programs and classes next month, offering opportunities for young artists to explore, experiment, and express themselves through the lens. Classes are open to students ages 11–18 and will be held Monday through Thursday afternoons, with a Tuesday morning option for homeschooled students and others with flexible schedules.
In-Sight Photography Project will also offer a range of photography courses for youth ages 11–18 this spring, spanning digital, conceptual, and analog practices.
Courses include Intro to Digital Photography, which builds foundational skills in camera use, composition, and editing; The Art of Noticing, a reflective, daily photo practice focused on self-discovery and perspective; Through a Queer Lens, a joyful and affirming class centered on self-expression, storytelling, and queer photographic history; and Analog 1 & 2, which invites students to deepen their film photography skills through hands-on shooting, darkroom work, and creative experimentation.
All classes are taught by professional teaching artists, open to a range of skill levels, and include full access to cameras, software, and darkroom equipment provided by In-Sight.
A new daytime class, Focus & Frames: Portraits & Still Life, will be led by Program Director Rachel Boettcher. This class invites students to explore two powerful photographic storytelling approaches — portraiture and still life — through guided projects and creative prompts.
Participants learn how to photograph people, animals, themselves, and everyday objects using lighting, composition, and perspective to express personality, mood, and meaning. Emphasizing creative exploration, self-expression, and peer learning, the class supports young photographers in building confidence and developing their own visual voice.
Students can also join Photo Club. “Photo Club gives the kids the power to decide what direction they want to go,” said Boettcher. “They come up with the projects, they decide what’s important to them, and the teachers support them. It’s the most youth-led class that we have — and the most unpredictable, in the best way.”
Financial accessibility remains at the heart of In-Sight’s mission. All equipment is provided, and tuition is “Pay What You Can” — no forms or applications needed. To learn more about classes or to register, visit insightphotography.org.
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