● Programs
Teen Camp
Afternoon
Maximum of 5 Students
AFTERNOON SESSION: Explore photography through hands-on projects, outdoor adventures, and creative challenges while building technical skills, visual storytelling, and confidence with your DSLR or mirrorless camera.
● Program Overview
What You’ll Learn
Participants will explore photography as both an art form and a tool for visual storytelling. Throughout the week, they will learn the fundamentals of camera operation, composition, lighting, and creative image-making. Through photo walks and creative challenges, participants will practice portrait, landscape, and documentary photography while developing their own artistic style.
1-Week
Sessions
Start June 22
Individual
Sessions
Available Now
Program Structure
Campers spend each day exploring rhythm, melody, and a variety of instruments in small groups, giving them plenty of individual support. They’ll practice the basics, experiment with songwriting, and join group jams that build confidence and collaboration. At the end of the summer, they’ll share what they’ve created in a final performance.
What’s Included
Each camp includes daily instruction, guided photo shoots, editing workshops, creative challenges, portfolio development, and personalized feedback in a supportive learning environment. Students should bring their own camera and any required materials, including memory cards, film, batteries, and other photography supplies. This allows students to continue practicing with the same equipment long after camp has ended.
Ways to Engage
Students can enroll in either week-long camps or individualized lessons, depending on their interests and learning goals. Our week-long camps offer an immersive creative experience filled with photography projects, photo walks, editing workshops, and opportunities to connect with fellow young artists. Individual lessons provide personalized instruction tailored to each student's pace, interests, and skill level. Whether joining a camp or working one-on-one, students gain hands-on experience with both digital and analog photography, developing technical skills and creative confidence.
Camper Age Groups
Programs are designed for students ages 13–18 and bring together photographers of varying experience levels in a small-group setting. Rather than separating students by age, enrollment is intentionally limited to allow for individualized instruction and project-based learning tailored to each participant's interests and skill level. This approach creates a collaborative studio environment where younger and older students can learn from one another while receiving personalized guidance and support.
● Camp Life
Sample Itinerary
Arrival & Creative Warm UP
1:00 PMPhotography Lesson & Demonstration
1:20 PMGuided Walk & Shooting Challenge
2:00 pmImage Review & Group Discussion3:00 pmReflection & Closing Activity
3:45 PMMeet the Instructor
● Faculty & Staff
Amanda Blanton
Founder, photographer, educator
Founded by photographer and educator Amanda Blanton, the program is built on the belief that photography is both an art form and a way of seeing the world. Her commitment to creativity, curiosity, and meaningful mentorship guides every camp, lesson, and student experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
● Program Overview
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The 1-week program sessions take place mid-June through early August. Please see available dates in the enrollment drop-down menu.
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Click on the “ENROLL” button and fill out the form, or reach out to me directly by filling out the Request Information form below.
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Not at this time.
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We meet daily at the bottom of the stairs in front of the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park.
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No, not at this time. You/your child will need to bring thier own camera.
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A DSLR is required for this program. Film cameras will work as well; the film will need to be processed before a critique can occur.
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