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It was a good experience for us to learn about photography and broaden our horizons. So I'm very honored to be invited to this project and study with people all over the world. (Beijing Team 2011)

- Daisy Wang -
This program made me realize what is like to be a professional photographer in the real, non academy world. I am very excited to continue to pursue and become a professional photographer. (Denver Team 2011)

- Melissa Hadji -
Confidence, guidance, and friendship are the three words that can define my experience with my mentor. (Los Angeles Team 2010)

- Elizabeth Barr -
This project has taught me that I can find success and positively by doing what I love. I feel more confident and capable now, and that's extremely important to me. (Pennsylvania Team 2010)

- Kelly Lanzendorfer -
With inspirational guidance, my mentors taught me the ropes of envisioning and executing a photography project from start to finish—an experience that has definitely paid dividends many times over. The program helped me to uncover the creative fire within myself. (New York Team 2013; Winner Best Image)

- Chase Guttman -
It is funny how this program changed me as a photographer but also how much it influenced me as a person. Thank you very much for the whole experience of the mentoring program. (Bristol UK Team 2013; Winner Best Image)

- Anna Pitrowska -
I went into YPA hoping to learn about photography as a profession and to make a series I would be proud of and at the end of it all I built a work that is honest and courageous, I learned how to use my camera as an artist's tool, and I feel indebted to YPA and my team of mentors and fellow photographers for such an amazing experience. (Portland Team 2013; Best Overall Mentee)

- Mei Ratz -
I approach photography differently now because prior to this mentorship, I was scared to be the driving force behind the shoot. I’ve gained confidence in coming up with a concept, organizing shoot dates and models, and executing that plan. There is no better way to learn something than doing it. (Los Angeles Team 2013)

- Kristi Knupp -
The exposure I got while taking part in this mentorship was invaluable. I now am more deliberate when I shoot and I know what to expect when trying to find subjects for my projects. I have learned how to see in a more advanced way. (Portland Team 2013)

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YPA Awards Announced for 2018 Mentoring Program

Congratulations to our 2018 Mentoring Program winners! YPA is pleased to announce the award winners for our 2018 Mentoring Program. Our theme, "Silence", was enthusiastically embraced by a group of young artists participating in five cities across the United States. Here are the recipients with…

Sharon Joetama

Silently Assimilating Words & Images © Sharon Joetama. Team Los Angeles. Where are you from? "Korea" Where is home to you? "Here in America" When do you move here and why? 1990, Due to family crisis. What do you miss about Korea? Street culture, friends,…

Sabrina Nadine Claros

A State of Flow Words & Images © Sabrina Nadine Claros. Team Los Angeles. My goal as a photographer is to capture authenticity: real people being their natural selves. I extended that into this project by capturing people within their element, in a relaxed but…

Brendan McInerney

A Dream Deferred Words & Images © Brendan McInerney. Team New York No. 1. The work that is presented here is very much a product of collaboration. It is a product of the time and consideration afforded to me by the people pictures more so…

Max Kristula-Green

Untitled Words & Images © Max Kristula-Green. Team New York No. 1. I grew up a band geek in Tokyo relatively removed from queerness and AIDS. When I moved to New York City and came out in 2009 I started to look for my community.…

Binita Mandalia

ANXIETY: Breaking the Silence Words & Images © Binita Mandalia. Team Boston. I have suffered from anxiety silently for about fifteen years. I distinctly remember feeling anxious in my eighth grade algebra class and tugging at my eyelashes. Before I knew it, I was missing…

Elianel Clinton

Queer Youth Words & Images © Elianel Clinton. Team New York No. 1. A year ago I was heavily inspired by a news story that came out about Giovanni Melton, a 14 year old gay teenager who was shot by his own father. According to…

Joe Librandi-Cowan

Between the Edge and the Shadow Words & Images © Joe Librandi-Cowan. Team New York No. 2. In the quiet moments, hidden between shadows, lies a space designated for thought. These tiny pauses of contemplation offer room for reflection, allowing one to regain a balance…

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