Film + Alternative Process Photography

Any Skill Level

Instructors: Laisa Bellomo-Johnson + Willoughby Carlo

July 7th-July 11th

9am-1pm

This class is for students interested in analog photography, from classic 35mm techniques, to unconventional activities like making prints on clothing, and using pinhole cameras. Students will learn the basics of darkroom photography, as well as an expanded sense of what photography can be.

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight.

This class is open to ages 11-18.

Intro to Digital Photography

Any Skill Level

Instructors: TBD

July 14th-July 18th

9am-1pm

Learn the basics of digital photography. Using DSLR cameras, Adobe editing software, and professional grade printers students will gain the basic skills in composition, the use of light, color and creative thinking. Students will also learn about contemporary photographers, take photo walks as a class, and discuss their art with other students.

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight.

This class is open to ages 11-18.

Sky to Sea: Animal Photography Excursions

Intermediate Level/ Prerequisite: Intro to Digital or other digital photo class

Instructors: David Erickson

Dates: July 21st- July 25th

Times: TBD

Join us for two wildlife photo adventures: a day photographing whales in the Atlantic Ocean, and a day in northern Vermont photographing rescued raptors and other big birds. We will take a trip to Gloucester, MA, to get close to the ocean’s largest mammals, and a day at the Vermont Institute for Natural History, to get the largest birds in our skies. Students will learn how to use digital cameras to make priceless photographs of these impressive animals.

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight.

This class is appropriate for intermediate students, and is open to ages 11-18.

Pinhole’s & Possibilities

Any Skill Level

Instructors: Sophia DiMatteo

Dates: July 28th - August 1st

9am-1pm

An Intro to Camera Building & Pinhole Photography

Make your own camera! In this class, students will design and construct their own functional pinhole cameras and use them to make unique photographs. We will explore various camera designs throughout the history of photography, and learn about the fundamentals of capturing an image through hands-on demos and experimentation. Using common objects such as cans and cardboard, students will make at least one pinhole camera of their own and experiment with shooting onto paper negatives that they will develop in the darkroom. 

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight.

This class is open to ages 11-18.

Night Photography

Any Skill Level

Instructors: Willoughby Carlo

Dates: August 4th- August 8th

7pm-11pm

Learn how to photograph night-time landscapes, capture start-trails, and work with wild colors in this nocturnal class. Students will meet at dusk and take nightly adventures to interesting locations around Brattleboro. We will make long-exposure digital photographs that make night look as you’ve never seen it, and learn how the camera can bring bright colors out of dark places.

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight.

This class is open to ages 13-18.

Mountains to Moss: Photographing Natural Environments with BEEC

Any Skill Level

Instructors: Michael Zuhorski + Kelsey (BEEC)

August 11th-August 15th

9am-3pm

This class is for those interested in learning about and photographing the natural world. Each day, students will use cameras to explore notable natural environments in our region. For this class we are partnering with the Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center to give students in-depth experiences of mountaintops, winding rivers, rock-bound ponds, and more. We will take digital cameras to these places and use them to notice and photograph their intricate ecologies. This class will involve extensive hiking, environmental science, and a newfound sense of how photography can help us see the world in greater detail.

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight, and students will get to take cameras home to use on their own time.

This class is appropriate for intermediate students, and is open to ages 11-18.

Classes are offered regardless of ability to pay, and no youth is ever turned away because of their family’s economic circumstances. Families are asked to pledge and pay what they can.

In-Sight is committed to providing safe, accessible spaces for our students. Have questions about accommodations? Reach out to our Program Director Rachel Boettcher at rachelb@insight-photography.org.

Examples of Past Classes Include:

• Perfect Portraits

• Analog Adventures

• Night Photography

• Videography

• Lighting 101

• Alternative Processing & Printing

• Portfolio Development

• Documentary Photography

• Nature Photography

Check out our Student Work Gallery to see what past students have created at In-Sight!