Photography Workshop

 This 10-week participatory arts and healing workshop invites community members to explore personal storytelling through photography. Participants will use 35mm point-and-shoot cameras to document moments, spaces, and symbols that reflect their lived experiences. With an emphasis on narrative and reflection over technical skill, this project reclaims photography as a tool for self-expression and collective meaning-making.

Inspired by the work of Jim Goldberg and others, the process will culminate in a collaborative photobook and community reception featuring participant-chosen images and reflections. 18+

Instructor: Steve Harp (Photographer & Associate Professor of Photography & Art Media, DePaul University)

Rayo Facilitator: Lauren Hersch, LCSW Email w/ questions: lauren@rayoco-op.org

Start Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025 End Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Duration: 9 Weeks Time: 11:00-12:30 PM

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