During this summer, I learned the importance of not taking the ordinary for granted. Living in NYC for almost my entire life has made the city feel less compelling, and photographing it seemed dull. However, throughout the various photography trips, I realized that there are still lots of hidden gems in NYC!" -Sheng
"During the summer of 2022, I had the opportunity to grow as a creative person in Concrete Safaris. My teacher, Mr. Julian, expanded my understanding of photography and how it's not about the timing of the photo, but the beautiful moment it captures." - Arisbeth
"My experience at Concrete Safaris has honestly been amazing. I met new people, and I learned how to take photos and edit them. A lesson that really helped me produce high quality photos was editing, like highlights, shadows, exposure, etc." - Yahir
"Going out this summer to take pictures has encouraged me to learn more about traveling and the different parts of New York City. This summer, I got to meet a new friend and got to make cool memories with them." - Hev
"Concrete Safaris is a cool place where you make friends and also find new places around the city." - Yarili
"My experience this summer has been great. I’ve learned a lot about photography and I’ve had so much fun exploring new neighborhoods. I feel like I have definitely grown as a photographer and I’ve definitely had a great time learning, and hopefully will continue to learn." -Heaven
"This summer I learned how to be a tourist in my own city." - Anushka
"As a beginner photographer I’ve learned the process of first taking nice photos and then editing them well." -Brad
"This program was an experience that I think had a positive impact on everyone. Learning different types of photography was a good thing to learn." - Michael
"I came into this program with limited photographic expertise, but I've since learned more about taking photos, editing photos, and new sites in NYC." - Kadean
"Photography was fun because we got to learn about all the different components there are in order to take a good photo. We also learned how to edit our photos to make the image more vibrant." - Max
"This summer has been great so far. I’ve been to many places I haven’t been to before and got the chance to explore the outdoors more." -Thedral
"This summer, I got the chance to explore New York and learn about the beauty of photography. Even though the summer days were very hot and sometimes unbearable, I enjoyed my time with Concrete Safaris and the new friends I made. -Jayra
"Photography is the story I fail to put into words. Throughout the summer I have grown and learned a lot about taking photos. We learned about everything from shadows and highlights to sharpness and black point. In photography, beauty can be seen in all things." - Deanndra
"I’ve experienced a lot this summer and made friends along the way. It was an amazing time to challenge my inner photographer." - Nalani
"I have learned so much in Concrete Safaris photography. I learned about lights and shadows and editing. I had so much fun shooting plants and buildings." -Jordin
"Throughout this program, we had a lot of freedom and went to some places that I had never been. We had to meet in a variety of locations, which gave me a lot of independence. My teacher, Mr. Julian, also taught us a lot of other things. For instance, he taught us how to take portrait photos and to make sure when taking a picture, it has a purpose. I was able to improve on taking photos and making sure I got good lighting. It was a lot of fun visiting places that I had never explored." - Mirian
"As a beginner photographer I’ve learned the process of first taking nice photos and then editing them well." -Brad
"I’ve experienced a lot this summer and made friends along the way. It was an amazing time to challenge my inner photographer." - Nalani
"This program was an experience that I think had a positive impact on everyone. Learning different types of photography was a good thing to learn." - Michael
"My experience at Concrete Safaris has honestly been amazing. I met new people, and I learned how to take photos and edit them. A lesson that really helped me produce high quality photos was editing, like highlights, shadows, exposure, etc." - Yahir
"This summer has been very adventurous, going around the city and taking photos of places I’ve never been for all 14 years of my life in New York City. Summer at Concrete Safaris has been pure enjoyment and a refreshing experience to me." -Reysi
"This summer for me began with not having much experience in photography. As this experience is ending I’ve been able to grow my skills, view my surroundings differently, and find potential for good photos all around me." - Angie
"This summer for me began with not having much experience in photography. As this experience is ending I’ve been able to grow my skills, view my surroundings differently, and find potential for good photos all around me." - Angie
"This summer at Concrete Safaris, I learned new things about photography. For instance, I learned about the different types of photography and how to edit my pictures. Not only did I learn more about photography, I was able to explore new neighborhoods and make new friends. I am so thankful for the experience I have gained from this internship." - Emely
"This summer opened my eyes to just how beautiful New York City is. I loved traveling and seeing parts of the city I’ve never seen before!" -Kim
"Photography was fun because we got to learn about all the different components there are in order to take a good photo. We also learned how to edit our photos to make the image more vibrant." - Max
"This summer has been cool. I usually like taking pictures of myself, but this job has opened my eyes to something greater in terms of photography. As shown above you’ll see some pictures I feel like are dope while I was on the job. Hope you enjoy!" -My'Aire
"My experience this summer has been very inspiring and informative to me. This summer I got to learn how to take better photos and how to express what they mean to me." -Ryan
"This summer, I not only gained job experience, but I also had the opportunity to travel to different neighborhoods around New York City, all while being educated on a variety of photography techniques and methods. I think what I learned will carry on with me for a very long time." - Diem
"This summer, I learned that in photography you must take the time to get something right." -Chazz
