Lower East Side, NYC

photo credit...andrew click to purchaseIn January 2009, 100cameras ventured into our own backyard: the Lower East Side of Manhattan. We partnered with New Life of NYC, an inner-city community center that focuses on improving a child's education and plugging them into an extra-curricular activity that encourages positive construction of their character.

Joining this vision, 100cameras implemented a weekly photography class. Children were given cameras to document their perspective, and they did. For three months, they photographed the details of growing up in the inner city. And now, the reality of their stories can be heard to better their community.

100cameras. lower east side was completed in June 2009. In late September, an exhibition of their photos was launched in their own neighborhood at the Whole Foods Market on Bowery. Whole Foods Market was the official sponsor and host of the event, and the photos were installed in the store's gallery space on the second floor for six months. The exhibition continues to be showcased throughout various events around the country. 100percent of the funds raised from the children's photographs are given back to the community center.

100cameras specifically donated to the cause of education through New Life’s After-School Learning Center. Many of the students on the Lower East Side are significantly behind in both reading and writing, and we wanted to give New Life more resources to help change that.

You can purchase one of the children's photos in the gallery below, and 100percent of your purchase will go directly to New Life. Or you can make a donation thru Paypal by clicking on the button below. Thank you.

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Andrew, 13 years old.
Andrew lives on the Lower East Side with his parents and two siblings. In friendship, he highly values humor. One day, Andrew would like to be both a professional horseback rider and a photographer. His favorite food is macaroni and cheese, and he enjoys writing stories in English class. Andrew likes photography because it allows him to express himself in different ways.

During the 100cameras project, Andrew enjoyed taking pictures of the city’s buildings and skyline. This is what he sees; this is his story.
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Aries, 10 years old.
Aries lives on the Lower East Side with his mother and two sisters. In friendship, he highly values humor. Aries enjoys playing games and reading the Chronicles of Narnia. After high school, he wants to join the army so he can learn more and help his country. Aries likes photography because he is allowed to lead the camera.

During the 100cameras project, Aries enjoyed taking pictures of the neighborhood lifestyle. This is what he sees; this is his story.
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Danna, 16 years old.
Danna lives on the Lower East Side with eight brothers and sisters. In friendship, she highly values honesty. Danna likes to watch movies and talk in a British accent. In the next five years, she wants to attend college in California and major in Math. Danna likes photography because it is her best way to express herself.

During the 100cameras project, Danna enjoyed taking pictures of colorful things and all kinds of food. This is what she sees; this is her story.
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Joey, 14 years old.
Joey lives on the Lower East Side with his father and ten siblings. In friendship, he highly values respect, trust, and honesty. Joey enjoys playing basketball and his favorite classes are Spanish, Science, and Gym. One day, he wants to be either a video game designer or a professional weight lifter. Joey likes photography because two people could take a picture of the same thing, but it could have two different meanings.

During the 100cameras project, Joey enjoyed taking pictures of sneakers and street artwork. This is what he sees; this is his story.
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Kenny, 15 years old.
Kenny lives on the Lower East Side with eight brothers and sisters. In friendship, he highly values intelligence. Kenny enjoys taking care of animals. His favorite food is spaghetti and he enjoys his Language Arts class. Kenny wants to go to college and become a veterinarian. Kenny likes photography because it allows him to see things from different perspectives.

During the 100cameras project, Kenny enjoyed taking pictures of animals. This is what he sees; this is his story.
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The 100cameras staff photographed life on the Lower East Side.

All money from the sale of staff photos will serve to support the projects and operations of 100cameras, Inc.

Lower East Side, NYC

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