Reframed: Seeing Charlotte Through the Lens - 8 Week Photography Series

About the Series

Reframed: Seeing Charlotte Through the Lens is an eight-week series for beginner and intermediate photographers interested in exploring life on the streets of Charlotte, through the lens of a camera. Participants will be exposed to basic principles of composition, camera functions, light and shadow, as well as a time of discussion. The workshop will cover the history of street photography, influential photographers of the genre, and will gain practical experience shooting on the street with experienced instructors. Finally, the participants will embark on a personal project during the course which will culminate in a student exhibition at the end of the workshop.

Class Sessions: Saturday's 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

December: 13, 20 January: 3, 10 , 17, 24, 31 February: 7

*Please note: All equipment and software is provided. If you have your own equipment, feel free to bring it.

About the Instructor

Donald Sanchez was born and raised in the Bronx. He attended the High School of Art & Design in Manhattan, majoring in Advertising Design and Illustration. While there, his art studies included oil painting, water colors, photography, packaging design, life drawing, and illustration, just to name a few. He moved his family to Charlotte in 2005. In the mid 1980’s, he picked up a camera and began to pursue photography. Over the years, Donald has had the opportunity to exhibit his work in various galleries shows locally, and in New York City as well. He recently had on loan 10 of his framed images hanging in the Madrid home of the U.S. Ambassador to Spain through the Art in Embassies program of the U.S. Department of State. Donald is a published photographer and has been a Charlotte-based street photographer since 2018. His work can be seen on Instagram (@donaldsanchezphotography). He is currently a volunteer instructor for the non-profit organization Creating Exposure for the Arts, Inc., teaching beginning photography to Charlotte teens and assists in developing the course curriculum.

About Our Partners

Creating Exposure through the Arts (C.E.A.) is a non-profit located in Charlotte, North Carolina designed to mentor, educate, and empower youth by creating opportunities for exposure through the arts. Young artists will learn to be proficient in their craft under the supervision of professionals and volunteers.