First Exposures Photography Mentoring Program
First Exposures, 265 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
About
First Exposures Photography Mentoring Program offers activities in photography, including darkroom and digital photography. Participants engage in one-to-one mentorship with photographers, providing experiential learning environments such as darkrooms, museums, outdoor spaces, and trips abroad.
• Ages: 11–18 years old
• Location: Classes are located conveniently near BART and many bus lines, 265 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Since 1993, each participant in First Exposures has been matched one-to-one with a photographer. The program is nationally recognized and fiscally sponsored by Tides Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The leadership team includes Erik Auerbach as Executive Director, Aneeta Mitha as Public Programs & Digital Strategies Manager, and Jaime Wong as Development Associate.
Last updated November 24, 2025.
• Ages: 11–18 years old
• Location: Classes are located conveniently near BART and many bus lines, 265 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Since 1993, each participant in First Exposures has been matched one-to-one with a photographer. The program is nationally recognized and fiscally sponsored by Tides Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The leadership team includes Erik Auerbach as Executive Director, Aneeta Mitha as Public Programs & Digital Strategies Manager, and Jaime Wong as Development Associate.
Last updated November 24, 2025.