First Exposures

First Exposures is a youth photography and mentoring program based in San Francisco, California. The organization is comprised of 13 employees and generates an annual revenue of $5 million. First Exposures provides youth aged 11-18 with the opportunity to learn photography in a classroom setting. Guided by a photographer who acts as a mentor and positive role model, students gain valuable life skills through the medium of photography. The program emphasizes experiential learning, supplementing classroom instruction with visits to relevant institutions like newspapers, museums, art spaces, and photography studios. First Exposures aims to empower young people to thrive, express themselves creatively, and become leaders in their communities. The program's curriculum is designed to enhance students' self-confidence, develop their personal vision, and cultivate their passion for learning. First Exposures can be reached through their website at firstexposures.org.