OTL In the News!
OTL students featured in the Union Tribune article that highlights an OTL field trip where students toured Phil Borges' "Stirring the Fire" exhibit and were able to meet the photographer and ask about his about the creative process. Read Post
Pieces of Me
Students take photos of different pieces of themselves. This project encourages them to focus on where they come from and their experiences in life. Read Post
Monarch School in Action
Trying out different vantage points is an excellent way to enhance your photography skills! Students practice different elements of design such as line, texture, color, pattern and shape. Capturing the right shot takes a lot of patience and practice. Read Post
Healthy Behaviors Conference
OTL joins in on the Healthy Behaviors Conference on Wednesday, December 8th. Attendees of the Healthy Behaviors Conference stop by to check out our photo booth. Read Post
OTL Comes Together for the Help-Portrait Event on Dec. 4
Get your best Smile ready for the Holidays! Photographers and their assistants set up their stations for OTL's Help-Portrait event on Saturday, December 4th. Families will be coming in shortly to capture their Holiday portraits. Read Post
TJ River Action Month Finale
OTL partnered with Wildcoast to document the San Diego community's concern for the Tijuana River Valley. San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox attended the Action Month's final event on Oct. 23, and recognized everyone's clean-up efforts. Read Post
Outside the Lens makes the nightly 6News!
Our 8-week Healthy Eating workshop ended on a great note! When 6News covered the last day of class, Armando and Hannah spoke beautifully about what a healthy lifestyle is all about, and shared their photography projects for all to see. Read Post
Summer workshops with the Department of Migrant Ed.
OTL's summer workshops with the San Diego County Office of Education, Migrant Education Program: Region IX reached 20 sites, 150 families and 700 kids. Read Post
Picture it Healthy, San Diego!
Outside the Lens ran an eight-session healthy food and play project in conjunction with with the Network for a Healthy California (San Diego and Imperial Region). Through photography and writing, children from the Chula Vista YMCA at Harborside Elementary School investigated what is means to be healthy in their community. Read Post
OTL pairs with Casa De Amistad for fun summer workshops
Outside the Lens had so much fun doing five summer workshops with children from Casa De Amistad, a non-profit organization focused on the development of Hispanic children and their families in North San Diego County. Read Post
