In Focus youth photography workshop coming to Halifax

CBC Nova Scotia is offering a workshop for Black and African Nova Scotian youth ages 15-20. By exploring their lives, experiences and communities, 10 participants will uncover and share the narratives most meaningful to them.

Black and African Nova Scotian youth ages 15-20 can apply to learn photography skills

CBC Communications · Posted: Mar 21, 2025 1:37 PM EDT | Last Updated: March 21

A man in a brown sweater and tan hat holds looks through a camera. — Alvero Wiggins is teaching a photography workshop for Black youth in Halifax. (Submitted by Alvero Wiggins)

The first weekend of April, there will be a free photography workshop in Halifax centred on empowering participants. By exploring their lives, experiences and communities, each participant will uncover and share narratives that are meaningful to them.

Through guided discussions, hands-on practice, and peer support, participants will learn to use photography as a creative tool to express personal histories, everyday realities and future aspirations.

CBC will showcase the work in a physical and digital exhibit.

Call for participants

This two-day photography workshop is being offered by CBC Nova Scotia for Black and African Nova Scotian youth between ages 15-20.

Apply here

Participants will learn photography skills using DSLR cameras provided for the workshop.

They'll be held Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at the Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute in Halifax with instruction by photographer Alvero Wiggins.

We will accept the first 10 eligible applicants. Additional applicants will be added to a waitlist.

Please email Katie Jackson, community engagement producer at [email protected] with any questions.

About instructor Alvero Wiggins

Halifax-based photographer Wiggins specializes in portraits, events, and street photography. With a candid and dynamic style, he captures genuine moments that resonate. Taking his first photos at age 11, he began photographing his friends, family, and community, building a deep connection to the power of storytelling through his lens. His work now spans five countries, reflecting the energy, diversity and unique stories of the people and places he's encountered along the way.

a group of children sit on a concrete wall in a park. — Wiggins is a freelance photographer in Halifax, who is passionate about working with young people. (submitted by Alvero Wiggins)

Interested in taking part? Apply here:

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