A 6-Week Photography & Ways of Seeing Program for Teens (Ages 13-18)
Schedule
Wed Jul 08 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
5240 Lakeridge rd, Pickering, ON, Canada | Whitby, ON
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The Practice of Quiet Aperture for TeensEvery Wednesday starting
July 8th - August 12th
7-8pm
In a world of constant stimulation and scrolling, many teens are rarely invited to slow down, observe, and trust their own way of seeing.
The Practice of Quiet Aperture is a six-week, small-group program that introduces teens to analog photography as a way of slowing down and paying more attention to the environment around them — not for likes or performance, but for awareness, creativity, and presence.
Blending visual literacy, analog photography, time in nature, and reflective practice, this program helps teens:
● Develop confidence in how they see the world
● Understand foundational visual principles used by master photographers and artists
● Experience photography beyond screens and instant results
● Build patience, focus, and observation skills that support mental well-being
This is not a mindfulness class in disguise, and it is not a traditional photography course.
It is a practice of attention, grounded in art, perception, and lived experience.
What Makes This Program Different
✔ Small group, in-person learning
✔ Access to analog cameras and real film
✔ Hands-on photography at a working lavender farm and forest setting
✔ Thoughtful instruction grounded in visual theory, not trends
✔ A calm, age-appropriate introduction to forest bathing and reflective practice
✔ Physical photo prints students take home as a lasting outcome
Each participant receives:
● Use of an analog 35mm camera during the program
● One roll of black & white film and one roll of colour
● Professional processing and printing of their film (collected week 5, revealed week 6)
● A printed Quiet Aperture teen workbook
● Guided instruction in:
○ Ways of Seeing & Visual Intelligence
○ Composition basics (negative space, balance, leading lines)
○ Henri Cartier-Bresson’s Decisive Moment
○ Observation, patience, and intentional seeing
● One forest-based field practice introducing the concept of forest bathing
● A final print reveal & reflection session
✨ No photography experience required.
✨ Cameras and materials are provided.
✨ Phones are used intentionally during week one and then not at all after
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Where is it happening?
5240 Lakeridge rd, Pickering, ON, Canada, 9685 Lake Ridge Rd, Whitby, ON L0B 1A0, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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