Teen Academy: Fashion In the City

Immerse yourself in the world of fashion photography in New York City this summer! Join expert instructor, Curtis Willocks, as he teaches storytelling through the art of fashion and street photography. Using digital cameras, students will learn how to capture fashion looks both in the studio and in the street. They’ll delve into the history of fashion and representation and learn fundamentals like how to edit and sequence images, developing mood boards, and how to approach and interact with people they would like to photograph. There will be field trips, guest artist talks, and hands-on assignments where students will be able to craft and capture collaborative fashion portraits with their peers.

Need-based scholarships are available for all Teen Academy classes. To apply, please visit: https://www.icp.org/school/teen-academy.

Course Level/Prerequisite: Open to all skill levels. No prior photography experience is needed for these foundation courses.

Note: Students will need access to a smartphone, DSLR or mirrorless camera, or digital point and shoot camera to complete assignments. If they do not have their own device, a camera can be signed out from ICP. Please reach out to Teen Academy staff at [email protected] after registering if you would like to sign out a camera for the duration of the course.

Program Description: ICP’s Teen Academy program welcomes teenagers ages 14–19 from across the country and around the world to develop their skills as leaders and visual storytellers in a range of in-person and online classes. All curricula are youth-centered and include: photographic and writing assignments, open lab time, visual presentations, discussions, critiques, a guest artist visit, a field trip, and a culminating presentation for family and friends celebrating the students’ achievements.

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