Picture

Of Life

Supported by Manfrotto

WHAT WE DO

Picture of Life is a mentoring program that teaches teens in critical need of guidance how to reimagine their lives through the practice of photography and video.


Working directly with communities, non-profit organizations and the Jonathan Association, we lead youth that are staring down the wrong path in life through a structured curriculum where they learn positive values and professional skills.

"Empowering young people with difficult backgrounds to see the world in a new light."

HOW WE DO IT

Using commitment as a catalyst for lifelong learning and change, the students have a second chance for a brighter future and even a career as a photographer.

"Seeing their commitment and their faith in you as a teacher is a great recognition from me."

Salvatore Esposito - Photographer / Tutor

Using the power of human connection, a team of Manfrotto Ambassadors guide and nurture students through their unique personal challenges as they learn photography and video techniques.

3 months of hands-on mentorship by a team of Manfrotto Ambassadors.

We show young people that hard work pays off by providing recognition opportunities. This has included exhibitions and showcases at the MAXXI Museum in Rome, the Galleria S. Fedele in Milan and a major CSR summit in Milan.

A chance to have their work featured in some of the worlds top museums.

MAMADI

A chance to show who they can be.

WHY WE DO IT

As a global leader in the imaging industry, we have seen firsthand how photography can transform lives and communities. Since our program first started in 2014, we have helped change the trajectory of young peoples’ lives around the world, from Naples, to New York City, to Shanghai.

 

Through the empowerment of education and a valued skill, our programme offers at-risk youth at a critical point in their lives a second chance.

Create new positive opportunities through photography.

ANTONIO

"When you photography the sea you really feel free."

LUIGI

"At some point of the project there was no more difference between those who are giving and those who are receiving."

GIUSEPPE

PATRIK

BEHIND THE SCENES

Picture of Life is a mentoring program that teaches teens in critical need of guidance how to reimagine their lives through the practice of photography and video.


Working directly with communities, non-profit organizations and the Jonathan Association, we lead youth that are staring down the wrong path in life through a structured curriculum where they learn positive values and professional skills.

"The thing I loved most about today has all being social."

PROGRAM HISTORY

  New York 2016, USA  

  Shanghai 2016, China - Chen  

  Birmingham 2016, UK  

  Napoli 2016, Italy - Carlo  

  Verona 2015, Italy  

  New York 2016 - Merelyn  

  Napoli 2015, Italy - Salvatore  

  Napoli 2017, Italy  

  Napoli 2020, Italy - Caserta  

  Napoli 2014, Italy - Donna  

Starting in Naples, now world wide training over 80 youth.