“As a testament to the 100cameras curriculum for the course,
it adequately sets these students up to have a stronger voice for whatever it is that they feel the world needs to know. I think they’re leaving with more concrete goals, hopes, and dreams but also now plans to actually put those into fruition.”
— Amit, Educator, Chicago
PROGRAMS THAT EQUIP YOUTH TO PROCESS, CREATE, AND CONTRIBUTE
100cameras provides research-backed photography and storytelling programs designed for all learning environments — from classrooms and school districts to homeschool charters, families, community centers, and youth organizations.
Every program equips students with tools to process their experiences, grow in self-confidence, and recognize that what they have to say is important. Through photography, youth gain a new language to understand their emotions, imagine their futures with hope, and contribute to their communities with purpose and care.
Research conducted with United Nations Institutions confirms that students who participate in our methodology show greater optimism about their futures, feel more confident expressing their emotions, and believe they can contribute to their communities.
Our own pre- and post-course student surveys reinforce these outcomes, showing measurable impact across programs worldwide:
93% of students reported greater optimism about their future.
94% believe they can make a difference in their communities.
92% grew in self-confidence and recognized that what they have to say is important.
OUR PROGRAM MODELS
1. CURRICULUM FOR EDUCATORS
A comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum designed for classrooms of all sizes — from a single educator to entire schools and districts.
With ready-to-use lesson plans, reflection prompts, and activities, educators can guide youth through a step-by-step journey that blends creativity with well-being and resilience.
No prior photography experience required.
2. Youth Storytelling Workshop
A direct-to-youth program designed for families, homeschool networks, and community groups.
This workshop provides students with guided video lessons and activities that they can complete at their own pace, giving them space to process, create, and share their stories from wherever they are.
3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Workshops and training sessions for educators, facilitators, and youth leaders that provide tools to integrate photography-based storytelling into existing programming. Participants gain strategies for fostering student well-being, confidence, and community-building at scale.
*And if you’ve landed here but aren’t an educator — we’ve also adapted our methodology for corporate teams and brand partners. These sessions offer a fresh approach to team-building and morale, and every workshop directly funds a scholarship program for youth.
Give Youth More Than Creativity — Give Them Tools to Thrive
Our programs are adaptable, scalable, and proven. Whether in a classroom, a full school district, a homeschool network, or a community setting, every 100cameras program provides youth with more than creativity — it provides the tools they need to process, connect, and thrive.
At 100cameras, we don’t teach photography for technique — we use it to create space. Space for youth to process their experiences, reflect on their emotions, and connect with others through visual storytelling. Rooted in storytelling, reflection, and connection, each activity invites youth to slow down, look more closely, and think more deeply. In a fast-moving digital age, our well-tested methodology helps youth pause and consider what their imagery communicates, fostering a stronger sense of confidence, intention, and purpose.
Photo by Gomathi (Madurai, India)
Photo by Dennis (San Francisco, USA)
Photo by Zachary (Peekskill, USA)