WHO ARE WE?
JAYU is a Toronto-based charity dedicated to sharing human rights stories through the arts. The iAM Program program offers equity-deserving youth ages 12-29 free arts mentorship.
iAM programs are free and designed for young artists between the ages of 12 – 29 living in Ontario with no previous experience required. Equity-deserving is inclusive of Black and racialized folks, people with disabilities, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), 2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (2SLGBTQ+), newcomers to Canada and people experiencing homelessness or precarious housing.
DURATION
Monday’s October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24
LOCATION
JAYU Studio at 401 Richmond Street West
Studio 380, Toronto ON, M5V 3A8
PROGRAM DETAILS
iAM Mobile Photography is designed to help you transform your everyday pictures into powerful works of art — all from your phone. Guided by iAM Mentor Lorenzo, you’ll explore the creative potential of mobile photography while learning how to tell stories through your lens.
🌟 Learn how to master lighting and exposure on your phone
🎨 Maximize your editing skills with mobile-friendly tools and apps
🖼️ Explore photography as a mindful practice for storytelling and self-expression
NEED TO KNOW
Food and TTC tickets will be provided
Please bring your mobile device - phone, iPad/Tablet!
If you do not have access to a mobile device, just let us know in your registration and we’ll do our best to accomodate and lend you a device.
Please Note: Registration does not guarantee placement in this program. Confirmation emails will be sent prior to the program start.
If you have any inquiries please contact Des, iAM Program Manager at desiree@jayu.ca
MEET YOUR MENTOR:
Lorenzo Colocado is a Filipino-Canadian artist from the York-South Weston area of Toronto. Lorenzo is a Political Studies graduate from Queen’s University and reflects on his identity through inter-generational, culturally focused lenses.
He believes photography is a visual storytelling opportunity to remember time, energy, and moments of personal history.
Photography continues to be a mindful process for Lorenzo to connect emotions and stories about people, sports and culture.
Lorenzo is a former JAYU iAM Program alumnus and a member of Recess, a collective dedicated to helping people explore their creative curiosity through a variety of community and client based projects.
@lorenzocolocado