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.