Boardwalk Studies

A photowalk through the Coney Island boardwalk, framing everyday stories hiding in plain sight. This walk will treat Coney Island as an unfolding image—where gestures, objects, and encounters accumulate into something worth noticing. Working with the camera you already have, we’ll move along the boardwalk giving attention to what reveals itself over time. The aim is to approach photography as a way of seeing: responsive, intuitive, and open to surprise. Program We’ll begin with a brief meet & greet at the entrance of Luna Park, giving everyone a chance to connect before we stroll through the park. The group will be introduced to some loose prompts to get the creative juices flowing before the walk. From there, we’ll move through the park together, including a pit stop to enjoy Nathan’s famous hot dog, following the pace of the boardwalk and allowing space for individual exploration and image-making along the way. We'll regroup at the entrance for an optional view of of the Coo-ney Island Art Exhibition that runs from 2:00PM-6:00PM. Learning Outcomes Develop strategies for working confidently with minimal or everyday camera equipment Explore how sequencing and juxtaposition can create a narrative from ordinary scenes Strengthen observational skills by identifying light, gesture, and visual rhythm in public spaces. Learn how to identify and frame compelling moments within everyday street activity Instructor Bio

Suzie Maez is a New York-based iPhone photographer who uses her camera to frame the stories that exist in the mundane. Daring to capture what often goes overlooked, her singular vision makes the strange familiar and the familiar strange again. Between her prolific street photography and carefully scored micro films, Suzie pushes the boundaries of the medium through visual and thematic experimentation. In this sense, various processes of image distortion are deeply embedded in her art. As seen in her recent publication, Gorgeous and Guilty, Suzie finds…