On December 17th, the ICA’s Special Focus digital photography class traveled to Harvard, to prepare their photographs for exhibition in the Monroe C. Gutman Library. Led  by teaching artist Marlon Orozco, these teens have been working hard to perfect their skills with a camera! 

Two people adjusting a framed photograph on a gallery wall. One is on a step stool, both are focused on hanging the image correctly. Several other framed pictures are visible along the wall, featuring varied subjects.

The young photographers were enthusiastic, engaged, and helpful to one another. One could say that they were laser-focused throughout! Leading up to this event, the Special Focus class developed their editing abilities, learned advanced forms of digital photography, and learned about image composition.

A group of people in a room arranging framed photos on tables. One person is facing a wall, possibly hanging an artwork. Casual attire, diverse group.

This presentation was the culmination of the workshop; and was  what they prepared for throughout the semester. They had learned so much from where they started and now they’re able to do amazing things with photography! It has been a long journey for these ICA teens.

A person uses a red spirit level to adjust a framed photograph on a wall. The photograph depicts a tree with autumn leaves and a street with cars. Another framed picture with books is partially visible on the right.
A group of people in a classroom setting is hanging framed artwork on a wall. Several tables and chairs are in the room. A tripod is set up in the foreground. The atmosphere is busy and creative.