CENTER invites members of the military, veterans, or their family members to create a photo project in the Visual Storytelling Lab. The program provides participants with one-on-one coaching to learn visual storytelling techniques. Participants will learn from Arin Yoon about creating image-based series, including editing, sequencing, and developing project statements. The focus on the photographic series and long-form narrative can utilize existing or new images, data, and related memorabilia to consolidate memories and elevate them into project form.

Any person at any point in their photographic practice, from beginners to professionals, can create a project and elevate their image-making. At the end, CENTER will create online galleries for program participants, promote the projects on social media channels, and publish work in our e-newsletter to help their story reach a wider audience. The Lab provides customized one-on-one guidance, as well as group interactions for taking and selecting images to create a project significant to the participant.

WHERE AND WHEN • Conducted online
February 28 – Group session 1 – Arin Yoon Presents
March 20-21 – One-on-ones 
April 3-4 – One-on-ones 
April 18 – Group session 2 - Project Statement seminar
May 1-2 – One-on-ones
May 30 – Group Meeting 3 
June 10 – Submit series for online publication (class doesn’t meet)

WHO CAN REGISTER • New Mexico-based veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, or their caregivers. Any camera or device can be used to capture imagery. Computer and Zoom access is required.

HOW TO APPLY • Applications for 2025 are accepted through February 19 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.