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5 Reasons to go to Summer Camp!

June 6, 2017

Make this summer count! Here are 5 great reasons to join Outside The Lens for summer camp. 1. Every Summer Has A Story!  You see the world around you in your own unique way, let Outside The Lens help you tell your story! Connect with your camera, your environment and discover unique ways to share your […]

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Building Empathy Through Photography & Film

March 16, 2017

Building Empathy Through Photography & Film: Exploring Immigration with 8th Grade Students at King-Chavez High School

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Student Photography & Poetry Shines at SDSU Dual Language Symposium

March 13, 2017

This January, tenth grade students from Outside The Lens’ Cameras in the Classroom program at Hoover High School were invited to perform their “Here I Am” spoken word piece at the Dual Language Symposium held at San Diego State University.

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A Difference in Education

December 20, 2016

“Whenever I get to use the camera I feel creative, and I am always so happy to show my family what I create. – Leo, Grade 4 As 2016 comes to a close, we reflect upon our new favorite cameras, gadgets, apps, and beyond. Having iPads has been a game-changer in our classrooms, serving as a […]

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A Passion in Photography

November 30, 2016

The OTL experience through the eyes of our intern and youth council member, Kimberly!

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Our Story Matters

November 10, 2016

Dear Outside The Lens Community, As our nation begins to heal from this election, we feel honored to do the work that we do, and that all of you choose to take part in it with us. Throughout this election we have witnessed first hand the enormous power of media messaging, and in particular we have […]

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My Journey Through the Lens

October 17, 2016

Last year I had the opportunity to go to Bosnia-Herzegovina and take part in the Outside The Lens Cameras Across Cultures program, bringing students from San Diego together with local students in the small village of Ĺ iroki Brijeg. We join creative forces at MFF School, a cross-cultural film workshop organized by Outside The Lens and […]

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Landscape Photography: What you need to know before you shoot!

September 29, 2016

Do you know the golden rule of landscape photography?

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Travel Photography

August 26, 2016

Capture memories like a pro with these helpful tips! Step out of your comfort zone, embrace new cultures and learn how to make your travels unforgettable.

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Joshua Tree Photo Intensive

August 11, 2016

It was 4:15am when my phone went off. I’d slept maybe two hours after staying up late to muse over the expanse of desert stars. Thankfully, the hope of catching the early dawn light in Joshua Tree National Park was motivation enough to scramble awake in the dark. I made my way across the dark […]

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JR Inside Out Project: Emerging Vision

August 1, 2016

Outside The Lens presents the international JR art project, INSIDE OUT, along with Union Cowork in downtown San Diego. The two organizations aim to foster unity among the creative community. Digital media nonprofit Outside The Lens and Union Cowork are unveiling a collaborative public art installation that gives an inside look at the faces of […]

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​Shutter Speed 101: Capturing Motion

July 26, 2016

Shutter Speed 101: Capturing Motion

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