Applications
Submissions
Collier County and Lee County high school students in public, private or home schools are encouraged to apply to the Student Photography Institute. The sessions are presented in partnership with Community School of Naples (CSN) and take place on the CSN campus.
Applicants will be asked to submit works digitally. If you are a new photography student applicant, you will receive an email soon after completing the online application (above) requesting examples of your best works. Your works will be reviewed for acceptance into the Student Photography Institute. If you are a returning student photographer, you will receive an email soon after your submission regarding your continuing acceptance.
Payment Information
Students pay an annual supply fee of $350. Need-based scholarships are available for qualifying students.
For more information about the Student Photography Institute, please contact jwozniak@artisnaples.org.
A program for high school students, the Student Photography Institute is comprised of four weekend classes (Fridays and Saturdays) during the academic year and a two-week session of classes in June. Each year, up to 18 Collier and Lee County high school students are selected to participate in the Photography Institute. The program gives students broad experiences in various areas of photography: the camera, seeing, lighting, composing, digital technology and portfolio preparation.
This program is designed to build a foundation in visual communication with a curriculum that merges technical skills with aesthetic strategy, preparing students for college-level image-making and career success. Throughout the program, students will focus on technical and formal excellence in their work as developing photographers and have their work presented in The Baker Museum during an exhibition.
Tony Chirinos
Student Photography Institute Instructor
2026-27 Season
2027 Weekend Workshops
Fridays, 4-7pm
Saturdays, 9am–4pm
January 29 and 30
February 26 and 27
March 12 and 13
April 23 and 24
2027 Summer Workshops
10am–4pm
Monday–Friday, June 21–25
Monday–Friday, June 28–July 2
These classes take place on the campus of Community School of Naples, which has graciously agreed to host these classes in their digital lab.