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Photo Camp

National Geographic Photo Camp is a series of photography workshops for youth from underserved communities both in and outside the United States. In partnership with local newspapers and community organizations, Photo Camp inspires young people to explore their communities through the camera's lens, and to share their vision through public presentations and exhibitions across the United States and throughout the world.

Photo Camp is sponsored by the National Geographic Education Foundation (through funding from the Ferguson-Judge Fund), Special Projects, and Mission Programs, in partnership with VisionWorkshops, of Annapolis, MD. Cameras for Photo Camp are provided by Olympus Imaging America Inc.

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Photo: Homestead

Photo Camp: Homestead

Students in Homestead, Florida, worked with National Geographic photographers to create a unique portrait of their city and their Mexican heritage in 2006.

Photo: San Francisco

Photo Camp: San Francisco

With guidance from veteran National Geographic photographer Sam Abell, 16 San Francisco students captured the essence of zip code 94133.

Photo: Little haiti

Photo Camp: Little Haiti

The Miami Photo Camp focused on zip code 33127, also known as "Little Haiti," with students from Miami Edison Senior High learning from our photographers.

Photo: Oaxaca

Photo Camp: Oaxaca

The first international Photo Camp took place in Oaxaca, Mexico. See this portrait of San Agustín Etla recorded by 20 teenage students during six days in 2007.

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Photo Tip of the Week

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Gaffer's tape is an essential photographic accessory. Among its uses: taping reflectors and strobes in place, and sealing camera cases.

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Photo: Planet Ocean book cover

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Photography Guides

Photo: Ultimate Field Guide book cover

Guides by National Geographic photographers.