‘100 Cameras for 100 kids’ aims to help kids gain photography skills

INDIANAPOLIS — A new program is providing undeserved youth the chance to learn photography.

The ‘100 Cameras for 100 Kids’ program is on a mission to empower youth in Indianapolis with the transformative power of photography.

“I’ve learned the basics. I’ve learned a lot of techniques — the way to use the camera, ways to use light to bring things to life,” Jordan Warbinton said.

“I’ve learned how to use this camera. This camera is a beast,” Chance McMillion said.

‘100 Cameras for 100 Kids’ gives each participant a free camera. They go through a six-week training course where they get to learn from professionals.

“It means a lot that somebody would actually want to help us out,” Caden Kerr said.

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Dennis Jarrett, with Next Generation Initiative, is the program’s coordinator.

“From an economic point of view, a majority of these kids would not have had the opportunity to have a $600 camera and equipment. That told us they would have been on the sidelines of pursuing their dream just because of economics. That’s where we can step in,” Jarrett said.

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The goal is to give out 300 cameras over three years. There is still room for 40 kids to join a session this year.

If a student wants to sign up, they need to fill out an application and write a short essay.

For more information on participating or teaming up with 100 Cameras for 100 kids, email Info@thenxgen.org.