Read what former students and their parents have to say about photography and film classes offered by Big Picture Art House.
STUDENTS
"Thank you so much for such a wonderful 3 days, I had a blast! What a great experience."
Lilli, 7th grade, February Break 2015
“I am going to take every class you offer from now on.”
Sasha, 7th grade, December Break, 2014
“I don't want to get out of the car. I wish this class went all week.”
Jayden, 8th grade, December Break, 2014
"Jennifer's camp is great! The kids learn photography in a fun environment, while making friends and traveling around Boston. The daily trips to restaurants are great too!"
Ella, 9th grade, Summer Camp 2012/13
"We travelled around a lot and got to decide what to take pictures of (Street Photo). We went to Castle Island. And we did a documentary about how people react (Docudrama). We talked to strangers and it was fun!"
Annie, 8th grade, Summer Camp 2012/13
" I liked using the cameras because they're fancy and expensive!"
Eva, 6th grade, Street Photo 2013
"I liked traveling around the city and eating new food!"
Sophie, 6th grade, Street Photo and Docudrama 2013
"Thank you for teaching the class! Even though we only had two days, I learned a TON! You inspired me to buy a good camera and I put my favorite photos from class on DeviantArt. Thanks again! PS. Thanks for the bacon :)"
Julia, 7th grade, week-end workshop, 2011
"I love photography and people so I combined them when I came to this class! I would come again if i could!"
Candace, 7th grade, after school workshop, 2011
"I LOVED this photo class."
Nell, 6th grade, after school workshop 2011
PARENTS
“Thank you so much for a great week! Leanne learned SO much in just one short week! Not only did we love seeing the photos on her CD, it was also so impressive to hear her say 'down the line' and 'two-thirds' and 'drawing your eye in...' etc. We hope she'll get into the photography class that she listed as one of her choices for electives at BHS.
This camp exceeded my expectations and we're so glad Leanne got to be a part of it! “
Donna, mother of a rising 9th grader, Doc Photo 2014
“My son loves this camp because it isn’t like any other ‘camp’ experience. It’s for kids that are tired of the same camp schedules and activities. This is a group of artistic and motivated tweens and teens, all focused on making movies, spending 2 weeks of undivided time on their collective and individual ideas, learning acting, filming, editing and writing, that get in a van, chart their own day under the guidance and expertise of a great role model- Jennifer- a professional photographer, film maker, working artist. This is a real life experience kind of camp--teaching resourcefulness, teamwork & DIY skills!”
Nancy, mother of a 9th grader, Fiction Film Workshop, 2014
“Emily came home all excited with her CD from the photo class yesterday. She loved your class, and was inspired to buy a camera now. Thank you for the fun photo camp.”
Sue, parent of 9th grader, School Vacation Workshop
“Our daughter has taken three classes with Big Picture and had a different and amazing experience each time. She's developing her point of view along with her technical skills and has found a friend, teacher, mentor and role model in Jennifer Connelly. I highly recommend these classes for anyone - Jennifer knows how to tap into the kids motivation and creativity, and they also have a great time.”
Liz, parent of 8th grader (Nora), After School Workshop 2013
"Big Picture has been an awesome experience for our daughter. She had a ton of fun, learned to take amazing photographs, and found herself exploring a new part of the city every day! She also found a love for photography and videography, which she’ll use, the rest of her life. Thank you, Big Picture!"
Denise, parent to a rising 10th grader (Ella), multiple Summer Workshops 2012/13
“Thank you, Jenny. My daughter had a GREAT time and really wished that it was longer.”
Parent of a 7th grader, Photo Assignments, 2014
“Thanks for everything - Naomi had a fabulous time and really took some wonderful pictures - I will certainly provide my recommendations to friends!”
Parent of an 8th grader, Photo Assignments 2014
“Jennifer! This is so amazing! We all just sat down to watch it and loved it. Thank you so much for the 2 week camp--and the fun and skills the kids learned. The fun the kids were having completely shows through in this production. So Great!!”
Nancy, parent of a 9th grader, Fiction Film, 2014
STUDENTS
"Thank you so much for such a wonderful 3 days, I had a blast! What a great experience."
Lilli, 7th grade, February Break 2015
“I am going to take every class you offer from now on.”
Sasha, 7th grade, December Break, 2014
“I don't want to get out of the car. I wish this class went all week.”
Jayden, 8th grade, December Break, 2014
"Jennifer's camp is great! The kids learn photography in a fun environment, while making friends and traveling around Boston. The daily trips to restaurants are great too!"
Ella, 9th grade, Summer Camp 2012/13
"We travelled around a lot and got to decide what to take pictures of (Street Photo). We went to Castle Island. And we did a documentary about how people react (Docudrama). We talked to strangers and it was fun!"
Annie, 8th grade, Summer Camp 2012/13
" I liked using the cameras because they're fancy and expensive!"
Eva, 6th grade, Street Photo 2013
"I liked traveling around the city and eating new food!"
Sophie, 6th grade, Street Photo and Docudrama 2013
"Thank you for teaching the class! Even though we only had two days, I learned a TON! You inspired me to buy a good camera and I put my favorite photos from class on DeviantArt. Thanks again! PS. Thanks for the bacon :)"
Julia, 7th grade, week-end workshop, 2011
"I love photography and people so I combined them when I came to this class! I would come again if i could!"
Candace, 7th grade, after school workshop, 2011
"I LOVED this photo class."
Nell, 6th grade, after school workshop 2011
PARENTS
“Thank you so much for a great week! Leanne learned SO much in just one short week! Not only did we love seeing the photos on her CD, it was also so impressive to hear her say 'down the line' and 'two-thirds' and 'drawing your eye in...' etc. We hope she'll get into the photography class that she listed as one of her choices for electives at BHS.
This camp exceeded my expectations and we're so glad Leanne got to be a part of it! “
Donna, mother of a rising 9th grader, Doc Photo 2014
“My son loves this camp because it isn’t like any other ‘camp’ experience. It’s for kids that are tired of the same camp schedules and activities. This is a group of artistic and motivated tweens and teens, all focused on making movies, spending 2 weeks of undivided time on their collective and individual ideas, learning acting, filming, editing and writing, that get in a van, chart their own day under the guidance and expertise of a great role model- Jennifer- a professional photographer, film maker, working artist. This is a real life experience kind of camp--teaching resourcefulness, teamwork & DIY skills!”
Nancy, mother of a 9th grader, Fiction Film Workshop, 2014
“Emily came home all excited with her CD from the photo class yesterday. She loved your class, and was inspired to buy a camera now. Thank you for the fun photo camp.”
Sue, parent of 9th grader, School Vacation Workshop
“Our daughter has taken three classes with Big Picture and had a different and amazing experience each time. She's developing her point of view along with her technical skills and has found a friend, teacher, mentor and role model in Jennifer Connelly. I highly recommend these classes for anyone - Jennifer knows how to tap into the kids motivation and creativity, and they also have a great time.”
Liz, parent of 8th grader (Nora), After School Workshop 2013
"Big Picture has been an awesome experience for our daughter. She had a ton of fun, learned to take amazing photographs, and found herself exploring a new part of the city every day! She also found a love for photography and videography, which she’ll use, the rest of her life. Thank you, Big Picture!"
Denise, parent to a rising 10th grader (Ella), multiple Summer Workshops 2012/13
“Thank you, Jenny. My daughter had a GREAT time and really wished that it was longer.”
Parent of a 7th grader, Photo Assignments, 2014
“Thanks for everything - Naomi had a fabulous time and really took some wonderful pictures - I will certainly provide my recommendations to friends!”
Parent of an 8th grader, Photo Assignments 2014
“Jennifer! This is so amazing! We all just sat down to watch it and loved it. Thank you so much for the 2 week camp--and the fun and skills the kids learned. The fun the kids were having completely shows through in this production. So Great!!”
Nancy, parent of a 9th grader, Fiction Film, 2014