National Geographic Photo Camps in the Galápagos. These camps aim to provide young people across the islands with an engaging introduction to photography and storytelling, empowering them to explore and reflect on what it means to be "Galapagueño." Photo of a group of marine iguanas on the rocks at Tortuga Bay. Photographer: Raphaella Larrea. Santa Cruz, Galápagos, Ecuador, March 2025.

Inspiring the next generation of storytellers through photography

National Geographic Photo Camp encourages young people across the globe to share their perspectives on the world around them.

A group of marine iguanas on the rocks at Tortuga Bay on Santa Cruz Island in Galápagos, Ecuador.
Photograph by Raphaella Larrea / National Geographic Photo Camp
August 18, 2025

National Geographic Photo Camp seeks to empower students through photography, writing and connection. With a camera in tow, students who participated in Photo Camps spanning four countries share a glimpse into the immersive experience with these thoughtful images.

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Photo Camp Galápagos

The National Geographic Society, in partnership with Lindblad Expeditions, organized a series of National Geographic Photo Camps in the Galápagos. These camps aim to provide young people across the islands with an engaging introduction to photography and storytelling, empowering them to explore and reflect on what it means to be "Galapagueño." Several boats in the port of Santa Cruz during sunset. Photographer: Escarleth Tubón. Santa Cruz, Galápagos, Ecuador, February 2025.
Several boats in the port of Santa Cruz during sunset. The National Geographic Society, in partnership with Lindblad Expeditions, organized a series of National Geographic Photo Camps in the Galápagos. These Photo Camps aim to provide young people across the islands with an engaging introduction to photography and storytelling, empowering them to explore and reflect on what it means to be “Galapagueño.”
Photograph by Escarleth Tubón / National Geographic Photo Camp
The National Geographic Society, in partnership with Lindblad Expeditions, organized a series of National Geographic Photo Camps in the Galápagos. These camps aim to provide young people across the islands with an engaging introduction to photography and storytelling, empowering them to explore and reflect on what it means to be "Galapagueño." View of a typical Ecuadorian landscape through a window. Photographer: Adrián Naranjo. Santa Cruz, Galápagos, Ecuador, March 2025.
View of a typical Ecuadorian landscape through a window.
Photograph by Adrián Naranjo / National Geographic Photo Camp
The National Geographic Society, in partnership with Lindblad Expeditions, organized a series of National Geographic Photo Camps in the Galápagos. These camps aim to provide young people across the islands with an engaging introduction to photography and storytelling, empowering them to explore and reflect on what it means to be "Galapagueño." Photo of a sea turtle swimming in the coasts of Santa Cruz Port Photographer: Paula Delgado Guerra. Santa Cruz, Galápagos, Ecuador, March 2025.
Photo of a sea turtle swimming in the coasts of Santa Cruz Port.
Photograph by Paula Delgado Guerra / National Geographic Photo Camp
The National Geographic Society, in partnership with Lindblad Expeditions, organized a series of National Geographic Photo Camps in the Galápagos. These camps aim to provide young people across the islands with an engaging introduction to photography and storytelling, empowering them to explore and reflect on what it means to be "Galapagueño." A fisherman with his boat during sunset at Santa Cruz port. Photographer: Escarleth Tubón. Santa Cruz, Galápagos, Ecuador, February 2025.
A fisherman with his boat during sunset at Santa Cruz port.
Photograph by Escarleth Tubón / National Geographic Photo Camp

Photo Camp Memphis

An obelisk bearing Egyptian hieroglyphics against a springtime sky at the Memphis Zoo, photographed by Photo Camp student Destiney Garrett. Memphis, Tennessee is named after the ancient capital of Memphis, Egypt, located along the banks of the Nile River. The third installation of Photo Camp Memphis was held from March 10-14, 2025, and included students from Freedom Preparatory Academy. Centered on the theme of Awe and Wonder, students worked closely together with Photo Camp staff and National Geographic Explorers to connect with and explore their own senses of awe and wonder, using photography and storytelling to transmit those sensations to others.
An obelisk bearing Egyptian hieroglyphics against a springtime sky at the Memphis Zoo. Memphis, Tennessee is named after the ancient capital of Memphis, Egypt, located along the banks of the Nile River. The third installation of Photo Camp Memphis was held from March 10-14, 2025, and included students from Freedom Preparatory Academy. Centered on the theme of "Awe and Wonder," students worked closely together with Photo Camp staff and National Geographic Explorers to connect with and explore their own senses of awe and wonder, using photography and storytelling to transmit those sensations to others.
Photograph by Destiney Garrett / National Geographic Photo Camp
Spring comes to life in early March with the first flowers in bloom near Overton Park in Memphis, Tennessee, by Photo Camp student Taraji Wilbourn. The third installation of Photo Camp Memphis was held from March 10-14, 2025, and included students from Freedom Preparatory Academy. Centered on the theme of Awe and Wonder, students worked closely together with Photo Camp staff and National Geographic Explorers to connect with and explore their own senses of awe and wonder, using photography and storytelling to transmit those sensations to others.
Spring comes to life in early March with the first flowers in bloom near Overton Park in Memphis, Tennessee.
Photograph by Taraji Wilbourn / National Geographic Photo Camp
A hallway of hit albums recorded at Stax studio, on display at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis, Tennessee, photographed by Photo Camp student Teghan Thompson. The third installation of Photo Camp Memphis was held from March 10-14, 2025, and included students from Freedom Preparatory Academy. Centered on the theme of Awe and Wonder, students worked closely together with Photo Camp staff and National Geographic Explorers to connect with and explore their own senses of awe and wonder, using photography and storytelling to transmit those sensations to others.
A hallway of hit albums recorded at Stax studio, on display at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis, Tennessee.
Photograph by Teghan Thompson / National Geographic Photo Camp
Students of Photo Camp Memphis were asked to follow and allow themselves to feel pulled towards that which elicited sensations of wonder and awe while photographing their city and community throughout the week. While visiting the Memphis Zoo, Photo Camp student Teaira Joyner stopped to photograph this statement on a rock wall. The third installation of Photo Camp Memphis was held from March 10-14, 2025, and included students from Freedom Preparatory Academy. Centered on the theme of Awe and Wonder, students worked closely together with Photo Camp staff and National Geographic Explorers to connect with and explore their own senses of awe and wonder, using photography and storytelling to transmit those sensations to others.
Students of Photo Camp Memphis were asked to follow and allow themselves to feel pulled towards that which elicited sensations of wonder and awe while photographing their city and community throughout the week. While visiting the Memphis Zoo, Photo Camp student Teaira Joyner stopped to photograph this statement on a rock wall.
Photograph by Teaira Joyner / National Geographic Photo Camp
During a model portrait session, Photo Camp student Cindy Herrera photographed Memphis-based model and food scientist Ali Manning at Overton Park Shell, a historical Memphis landmark. Working with Ali Manning, who is also on the board of directors at the Overton Park Shell, helped the students gain confidence in approaching, directing, and interacting with the people they photographed throughout the week. The third installation of Photo Camp Memphis was held from March 10-14, 2025, and included students from Freedom Preparatory Academy. Centered on the theme of Awe and Wonder, students worked closely together with Photo Camp staff and National Geographic Explorers to connect with and explore their own senses of awe and wonder, using photography and storytelling to transmit those sensations to others.
During a model portrait session, Photo Camp student Cindy Herrera photographed Memphis-based model and food scientist Ali Manning at Overton Park Shell, a historical Memphis landmark. Working with Ali Manning, who is also on the board of directors at the Overton Park Shell, helped the students gain confidence in approaching, directing and interacting with the people they photographed throughout the week.
Photograph by Cindy Herrera / National Geographic Photo Camp

Photo Camp Uganda

Plants ready for sale next to the Lwajali river on April 8, 2025. Photographed by student Esther Nagawa. The Uganda Photo Camp, held in Bamunanika from April 5-9, 2025, is part of a larger initiative exploring the interconnected themes of access, equality, and stewardship of freshwater resources across East Africa. During this transformative program, students collaborated with National Geographic explorers and Photo Camp staff, honing their photography and writing skills while building meaningful connections within their communities and peers.
Plants ready for sale next to the Lwajali River. The Uganda Photo Camp, held in Bamunanika from April 5-9, 2025, is part of a larger initiative exploring the interconnected themes of access, equality, and stewardship of freshwater resources across East Africa. During this transformative program, students collaborated with National Geographic Explorers and Photo Camp staff, honing their photography and writing skills while building meaningful connections within their communities and peers.
Photograph by Esther Nagawa / National Geographic Photo Camp
A building impacted by standing water next to Port Bell on April 07, 2025. photographed by student Bonny Arocha. The Uganda Photo Camp, held in Bamunanika from April 5-9, 2025, is part of a larger initiative exploring the interconnected themes of access, equality, and stewardship of freshwater resources across East Africa. During this transformative program, students collaborated with National Geographic explorers and Photo Camp staff, honing their photography and writing skills while building meaningful connections within their communities and peers.
A building impacted by standing water next to Port Bell.
Photograph by Bonny Arocha / National Geographic Photo Camp
A calf grazes in a field in the village of Buso on April 6, 2025, photographed by student Charity Katooko. The Uganda Photo Camp, held in Bamunanika from April 5-9, 2025, is part of a larger initiative exploring the interconnected themes of access, equality, and stewardship of freshwater resources across East Africa. During this engaging experience, students worked alongside National Geographic explorers and Photo Camp staff, developing photography and writing skills while building meaningful connections within their communities and peers.
A calf grazes in a field in the village of Buso.
Photograph by Charity Katooko / National Geographic Photo Camp
A man stands in front of a plantation and behind him a new neighborhood is being built outside the flood zone on April 8, 2025. Photographed by student Bonny Arocha. The Uganda Photo Camp, held in Bamunanika from April 5-9, 2025, is part of a larger initiative exploring the interconnected themes of access, equality, and stewardship of freshwater resources across East Africa. During this transformative program, students collaborated with National Geographic explorers and Photo Camp staff, honing their photography and writing skills while building meaningful connections within their communities and peers.
A man stands in front of a plantation and behind him a new neighborhood is being built outside the flood zone.
Photograph by Bonny Arocha / National Geographic Photo Camp

Photo Camp Japan

Naomi is an Ainu woman that runs a café and activities to preserve Ainu culture. With her mother, she wears a traditional dress that she made. Photo Camp Japan is an exciting opportunity for students in Hokkaido to engage with National Geographic Explorers to learn photography and writing skills, build connections within their communities and understand the power of story using photography and a slow journalism approach to share the unique stories of their community.
Naomi is an Ainu woman that runs a café and activities to preserve Ainu culture. With her mother, she wears a traditional dress that she made. Photo Camp Japan is an exciting opportunity for students in Hokkaido to engage with National Geographic Explorers to learn photography and writing skills, build connections within their communities, and understand the power of story using photography and a slow journalism approach to share the unique stories of their community.
Photograph by Yuuma Kosode 悠磨 小袖 / National Geographic Photo Camp
A monk welcomes visitors at the town's temple in Shiraoi. ⁠Photo Camp Japan is an exciting opportunity for students in Hokkaido to engage with National Geographic Explorers to learn photography and writing skills, build connections within their communities and understand the power of story using photography and a slow journalism approach to share the unique stories of their community.
A monk welcomes visitors at the town’s temple in Shiraoi, Hokkaido.
Photograph by 匠翔 Takuto 笹島 Sasajima / National Geographic Photo Camp
Ainu captain and fisherman taking his boat at sunrise out to fish off shore from Shiraoi. ⁠Photo Camp Japan is an exciting opportunity for students in Hokkaido to engage with National Geographic Explorers to learn photography and writing skills, build connections within their communities and understand the power of story using photography and a slow journalism approach to share the unique stories of their community.
Ainu captain and fisherman taking his boat at sunrise out to fish off shore from Shiraoi, Hokkaido.
Photograph by 由乃佳 Yunoka 種市 Taneichi / National Geographic Photo Camp

Photo Camp Mississippi

Stained glass windows in a church in Pascagoula Mississippi by Photo Camp Student Amber Thomas. Photo Camp Mississippi was held from May 19-23 in Ocean Springs in partnership with Jackson State University and included students from across the state. Students explored their own culture and the community’s connection to water with support from Photo Camp staff and National Geographic Explorers.
Stained glass windows in a church in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Photo Camp Mississippi was held from May 19-23 in Ocean Springs in partnership with Jackson State University and included students from across the state. Students explored their own culture and the community’s connection to water with support from Photo Camp staff and National Geographic Explorers.
Photograph by Amber Thomas / National Geographic Photo Camp
A field of flowers in Ocean Springs Mississippi by Photo Camp Student Marques Stewar. Photo Camp Mississippi was held from May 19-23 in Ocean Springs in partnership with Jackson State University and included students from across the state. Students explored their own culture and the community’s connection to water with support from Photo Camp staff and National Geographic Explorers.
A field of flowers in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Photograph by Marques Stewart / National Geographic Photo Camp
A heron stands on the dock in the early morning in Ocean Springs Mississippi by Photo Camp Student Austin Lindsey. Photo Camp Mississippi was held from May 19-23 in Ocean Springs in partnership with Jackson State University and included students from across the state. Students explored their own culture and the community’s connection to water with support from Photo Camp staff and National Geographic Explorers.
A heron stands on the dock in the early morning in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Photograph by Austin Lindsey / National Geographic Photo Camp
This work is funded by the National Geographic Society.

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