Josephine Herrick Project

In celebration of Women’s History Month, on Sunday, March 7, Queens Theatre will premiere The Way I See Now, a short film (10 minutes) spotlighting an innovative collaboration with the Josephine Herrick Project’s F-Stop initiative teaching women residents of Queensbridge Houses the artistry of photography. The Way I See Now is commissioned by Queens Theatre, directed and edited by Raja Feather Kelly and Laura Snow. Set a reminder now for the premiere here: https://youtu.be/b1bqTPuvbjc In addition, our Executive Director, Miriam Leuchter, will be speaking to Nina del Rio @haneenvo at 106.7 Lite FM at 7am this coming Sunday about the film, so make sure you tune in!

Next up in our delve into historical Black photographers is Florestine Perrault Collins (1895-1988), a photographer based in New Orleans. She began photographing at the young age of 14, and established herself as one of the first professional African-American female photographers, having only been one of 101 black female photographers recorded on the 1920 U.S. census. Collins used her ability to pass as white to assist white photographers and learn new skills, which helped her eventually start her own business. She defied both racial and gender expectations, and focused her craft on women and children, challenging views on black femininity and empowering her subjects. Sources: 64parishes.org, hundredheroines.org

This Black History Month, JHP has been highlighting historical and modern Black photographers who you may not have learned about in your history lessons. These photographers are essential to photographic history and we will learn a little bit about them this month! First up is Augustus Washington (1820-1875), one of the only African-American daguerreotypists whose career was documented. Washington was born to formerly enslaved parents in Trenton, NJ, and fought to get an educ...ation despite his underprivileged background. He attended Dartmouth College for a year, where he learned how to make photographs. He eventually opened his own photography studio, and was known as one of the most successful and talented daguerreotypists in the area. He photographed well-known figures such as poets, political leaders, and radical abolitionists, and utilized creative lighting techniques to capture his subjects. He and his family eventually relocated to Liberia to find freedom that he could not experience in the U.S. Sources: betterphotography.in, connecticuthistory.org

One of our Harlem Vet Center participants, Vernon, an Army veteran, took this image of a fall landscape last year! #josephineherrickproject #jhp #jhproject #photo #photography #landscape #sky #water #nyc #studentphotography #veteran #veteranphotography #harlemvetcenter

Two perspectives of the same scene! Rory from our Spring 2020 Transfiguration Middle School/Grand St Settlement class captures his classmate Lauren photographing the second image.

Magnum photographer Leonard Freed captures civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. being greeted by supporters after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, 1964. We honor MLK Jr. on this day for his critical role in the rigorous fight against systemic racism that continues to this day.

Diana from our Fall/Winter class at the International High School at LaGuardia Community College uses text to convey feeling in response to a photo assignment on emotion! #josephineherrickproject #josephineherrick #jhproject #jhp #nonprofit #photo #photography #portrait #portraitphotography #nyc #studentwork #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography

"Did You Catch This" by Anny Mariano, a U.S. Army veteran participating in our Fall/Winter remote program with the Harlem Vets Center. She shares, "The best part of the course is the constant reminder that there is beauty and art all around me, even in the darkest of times. We hope that your holidays are safe and filled with beauty and art! #josephineherrickproject #josephineherrick #jhp #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #photo #stillife #stilllifephotography #photography #holiday #studentwork #veteran #veteranphotography #present #gift

Andres got into the holiday spirit with his still life assignment for his JHP class at the International High School at LaGuardia CC! #josephineherrickproject #josephineherrick #jhp #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #photo #stillife #stilllifephotography #photography #holiday #studentwork

Make sure you stay bundled up during this winter storm! Image by Jahmier from our Spring class with YWCA-NYC at New Design Middle School. #josephineherrickproject #josephineherrick #jhp #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #photo #portrait #portraitphoto #portraitphotography #photography #smile #studentwork

We have two new online galleries of the work of teens and preteens from our Winter/Spring 201920 programs at Transfiguration Middle School in Chinatown and New Design Middle School in Harlem! Check them out at ww.jhproject.org/student-work We introduced these students to the basics of photography and visual storytelling through free after-school programming in partnership with Grand Street Settlement (Transfiguration) and YWCA-NYC (New Design). Collaboration with schools and organizations like these are how we continue to serve communities all over New York City.

Lend a hand on #GivingTuesday! Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day to give back. We're reaching out to our supporters to ask you for your financial contribution to our organization. Any gift you give will help us provide free photography classes to under-resourced communities, public exhibitions to amplify these communities' visual voices, and work for teaching artists/photographers. Please consider donating today, no gift is too small! Visit us at jhproject.com/donate. Photo credit: Rory C. At Transfiguration Middle School/Grand St Settlement #GivingTuesday #josephineherrickproject #josephineherrick #jhp #jhproject #donation #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #photo #photography #digitalphotography #portrait #lights

5 things we’re grateful for: Our program participants. Photographs by people from underrepresented communities enrich our lives with their creativity and perspective. Our teaching artists. These talented folks bring inspiration, imagination, energy, and empathy into the classroom.... Our community partners. A wealth of social service providers, schools, and groups offer our programs to those they serve. Our institutional funders. Grants from government and private foundations cover much of the cost of teaching and showing photography. You! Our wonderful donors, volunteers, advisors, cheerleaders, word-spreaders, and other supporters make our work possible. Happy Thanksgiving to all! #Gratitude #Thanksgiving #GivingTuesday Photo credit: Firdavs A.

@wilsonphotographs has made a special print edition of this photograph, "If Icarus Were a Woman," to thank you for your donation to JHP. (You'll find a link in our bio.) Your support helps us bring the power of photography to underserved communities. Christopher Wilson has a vast portfolio of powerful campaigns for some of the most recognized luxury brands such as Audi, Infiniti, and Jaguar. . . . .... . . #jhproject #josephineherrick #jhp #photography #seedifferently #learnphotography #newyorkcity #nyc #discoverpage #photo #artist #photooftheday #photographersofinstagram #photography #photooftoday #instapic #prints #fundraiser #supportartists See more