The following description comes from the event organizer.

In partnership with Youth in Focus, the Seattle Japanese Garden is pleased to host our third youth photography workshops in the garden. Young photographers (from grades 8 through 12), come and learn about the Japanese stroll garden, tea ceremony, and create inspiring images for our community. 

With the instructor from Youth in Focus, you will expand your knowledge of DSLR cameras, composition, and storytelling through taking photographs in the garden. 

At the end of the workshop, you will submit one picture to be printed and framed. Your framed print will be showcased at our community room at the Seattle Japanese Garden.   


Instructor: Ehsaan Taeb (he/him)
Ehsaan is a human who, first and foremost, loves to make real connections with all humans he has a chance to interact with. He is also a photographer, and a theatre maker, who is passionate about helping youth foster their own creativity and voice. He is especially invested in amplifying the voice of underserved and minority youth. Ehsaan believes that every small supportive influence has the potential to ripple outward and make a bigger impact in our society. His inclination towards outward expression helps him use art as a tool of inner exploration that he also strives to share in his teaching. After spending nearly 5 years traveling the world and photographing some of the most beautiful places and people, he is excited to bring his experiences to the Pacific NorthWest.


Qualification to attend: 
You are a student from Grade 8 through Grade 12
You have a love of and are interested in photography 
You want to learn about Japanese garden and culture 

The workshop includes: 
Admission to the Garden 
Tea ceremony demonstration by a Seattle based tea practitioner 
Guided tour by our volunteer guide 
A camera will be provided for use by the Youth in Focus
The link to download your digital images  
One framed print will be created after the workshop for a summer exhibition at our community room in the garden 
 
Tuition: The tuition is a donation-based. We appreciate you paying what you can.

Participants: Maximum 12