Our program is a year-long commitment for high school students who are serious about photography and ready to grow, creatively, technically, and personally.
Our students shoot on location across New York City, work with guest photographers, take on real client projects, and show their work twice in professional gallery spaces.
They train on professional mirrorless cameras, edit with industry-standard software, and meet one-on-one with a professional photographer mentor twice a month.
But Salt is more than a photography program. It is a community.
Many of our students stay with us through graduation and beyond, connected to mentors, opportunities, and a network of NYC creative professionals that opens doors long after the program ends.
The deadline is Friday, May 15.
If you know a high school student who is hungry to learn, willing to be challenged, and ready to commit to their craft, send them our way
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Meet Chyle,
A first-year studentâbut you wouldnât know it from his work. From day one, heâs pushed beyond his comfort zone, taking on new challenges and constantly leveling up his craft.
This year alone, heâs booked his own professional engagement shoots and stayed committed to putting in the work to grow as both an artist and a professional.
Our students come from every corner of New York City, each bringing a unique perspective behind the lens. As we get closer to our year-end show, weâll be sharing more of their stories and the portfolios theyâve built along the way.
A look back at VIP Opening Night at @aipadphoto .
Our day began well before doors opened, preparing the space and dialing in every detail for the evening ahead. Once guests arrived, the photo boothâcaptured by @malikesidibe and Daniel Martinez âquickly became a focal point. Designed by @onsetforyou and inspired by Irving Pennâs corner portraits (@the.irving.penn.foundation ), the experience was powered by @evotoai .
Guests enjoyed drinks and bites from @selectionsdelavina , @damelalate.co , @bjornqorn , @reeliefoods , and @hippeas , while @bhphoto introduced visitors to Instax cameras from @fujifilm_us .
A strong start to the weekend.
Join us at Park Avenue Armory, April 25â26, for your portrait and a custom metal print courtesy of @vividmetalprints .
Hi everyone!
Our weekly update is here! đž
Photography events and exhibitions in NYC happening this week:
đ„Tuesday, May 19 - Pieter Henket (@pieterhenket ): Birds of Mexico City at @rizzolibookstore | 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM FREE
đ„Tuesday, May 19 - Introducing the World's First 8K 360 Drone with @thegreatzhou | Hosted by @antigravity_global at @bhphoto | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM FREE WITH RSVP
đ„Wednesday, May 20 - Focus x Sony x Nanlite: The Makers Experience by @focuscamera with @sonyalpha & @nanliteusa at @makerspacenyc | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM FREE WITH RSVP
đ„Wednesday, May 20 - Colors of Chinatown Photowalk with @likeamacheen at @bhphoto | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM FREE WITH RSVP
đ„Wednesday, May 20 - All Access: Creating Iconic Band Portraits with Photographer @jeremysaffer by @adorama | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM FREE WITH RSVP
đ„Thursday, May 21 - Sports Photography: Action, Reaction and Storytelling Moments with @rodmarphoto | Sponsored by @nikonusa at @adorama | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM FREE WITH RSVP
đšThrough May 25 - Haruka Sakaguchi (@hsakag ): The Camps America Built at @icp | FREE WITH TICKET
Enjoy!
Our students got to shoot with something really special this semester: the WLVâ01 Monochrome, a handâbuilt, 3Dâprinted, modular waistâlevel digital camera donated by @camerahacksbymalcolmjay
Built around a Raspberry Pi 5 and a fullâspectrum Sony IMX585 monochrome sensor, it delivers true blackâandâwhite files with gorgeous filmâstyle rendering.
They absolutely loved the challenge of manual focus and not being able to instantly review their photosâslowing down, trusting their eye, and embracing a more organic, intentional shooting experience. This is what learning photography is all about. đ·âš
Meet Katrina, one of our firstâyear students and a current high school senior. From sports to creative framing of New York City, go give her a follow to keep up with what sheâs been shooting.
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Todayâs Xulibook is Women by JoĂ«l Moens de Hase @joel_moens
Weâre NYC SALT, and this series is space where we share unique and inspiring photobooks by artists from around the world.đâš
From a distance, you see a portrait.
But as you move closer, the image completely transforms. đđ»
Built from thousands of tiny photographs taken from fashion imagery, advertisements, magazines and digital media, Moens de Hase creates photomosaics that reflect the visual overload of the hyper-connected world we live in.
But this book is more than technique.
Through fragmented bodies, hidden details, and poetic textsâŠ
Women explores beauty, identity, desire, vulnerability, and the many ways femininity can exist.
The more you look, the more you discover đâš
Follow for more photo books!!!
#photobook #women #photomosaic #photography #artbook
Giving back is part of the TRYBE culture.
For more than 10 years, we have volunteered with NYC SALT â mentoring young creatives, reviewing portfolios, and helping the next generation of storytellers find their voice and confidence behind the lens.
At TRYBE, we believe creativity grows stronger when knowledge, experience, and opportunity are shared. We are proud to support the communities shaping the future of photography, film, and visual storytelling.
Next up: June 2nd - The Year End Show showcasing the Students images.
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Find your TRYBE. Love them hard. Give back when you can.
Our advanced class is leveling up đâš
Theyâve been diving into bookmakingâlearning to sew, staple, and bind with wireâO and discovering just how detailed and creative the process really is.
With Tony leading the way, theyâre seeing how a thoughtfully crafted book can transform their photography into something even more powerful and memorable.
We canât wait for you to see what theyâve made đ
Hi everyone!
Our weekly update is here! đž
Photography events and exhibitions in NYC happening this week:
đ„Monday, May 11 - Demo Experience: Hands On With @shokzusa OpenFit Pro at @bhphoto | 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM FREE WITH RSVP
đ„Monday, May 11 - Urban Portraiture with @tonygalephoto | Hosted by @sony at @bhphoto | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FREE WITH RSVP
đ„Wednesday, May 13 - Creating Dramatic & Cinematic Portraits with Continuous Lighting with @petecocophoto | Hosted by @genaraylights at @bhphoto | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM FREE WITH RSVP
đ„Thursday, May 14 - The Gallery Track - From Portfolio to Exhibition with @mallonfilms | Part 4 "The Portfolio Review" at @bhphoto | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM FREE WITH RSVP
đ„Friday, May 15 - Evidence of Existence: 2026 ICP Recent Graduates Exhibition Opening Night at @icp | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE WITH RSVP
đ„Saturday, May 16 - Opening Night: Boroughs in Focus by Photoville Festival (@photoville ) at @brooklynbridgepark | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM FREE
đ„Sunday, May 17 - 20/20: 20 Years, 20 Photos | A Walk and Talk with the Pulitzer Center (@pulitzercenter ) by Lisa Gibbs & Nathalie Applewhite at @photoville | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM FREE
Enjoy!
Earlier this month, our students had an incredible opportunity to produce professional headshots at the @Shutterstock office in NYC, located in the Empire State Building.
From polished, professional portraits to creative and expressive images, they brought confidence, direction, and vision to the shoot. It was amazing to see how much theyâve grown, both as photographers and as young creatives pushing their work further each year.
Huge thank you to @Shutterstock for trusting our students and supporting their development in such a meaningful way.
