Special Focus is a four-day intensive during Boston Public Schools’ February Break. In Special Focus, teens will learn photography skills and how to use a DSLR camera. During this four-day intensive, teens will explore photography through the lens of portraiture: understanding what it means to create a strong portrait, how to utilize studio lighting to create portraits, and what techniques a photographer can use to capture “the essence” of another person.
The program will lead teens through the basics of portraiture photography and working with equipment to build up to hosting “ICA Teens Picture Day” on Thursday, February 19.
Special Focus takes place Tues–Fri, Feb 17–20, 2026, 11 AM–5 PM each day at the ICA’s Seaport Studio. Teens will have an hour-long lunch break each day.
This program is for teens currently in high school and at least 14 years old. Teens earn $360 for completing the 20-hour program.
Apply by December 28.
Questions? Email us at teens@icaboston.org or call or text us at (339) 236-3039.
Tue, Feb 17, 2026 - Fri, Feb 20, 2026
Tues–Fri, 11 AM–5 PM