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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Photography & Culture in Sydney
Spend your summer chasing light, color, and stories through the lens, alongside new friends who are just as obsessed with photography as you are. Whether you're using a DSLR or your phone, you’ll build your digital photography skills while exploring Australia’s most iconic city. Sydney’s diverse landscapes and ever-shifting weather are a photographer's dream: constantly changing light conditions ...
Spend your summer chasing light, color, and stories through the lens, alongside new friends who are just as obsessed with photography as you are. Whether you're using a DSLR or your phone, you’ll build your digital photography skills while exploring Australia’s most iconic city. Sydney’s diverse landscapes and ever-shifting weather are a photographer's dream: constantly changing light conditions against awe-inspiring natural views. Through hands-on workshops and interactive sessions, you’ll develop essential skills in composition, lighting, and editing. You’ll also explore the ethics of photography and work with community members to capture and tell stories that matter. Your work will culminate in a final gallery show, where you’ll present a selection of your strongest images and an artis...
Program Highlights
Join a local sports coaching session where you’ll have the option to step behind the lens and practice capturing motion, energy, and emotion through action photography.
Let loose at Luna Park, Sydney’s iconic harborside amusement park. Ride the rollercoasters, snack on classic fair treats, and soak up the views as you spend a carefree afternoon with friends.
Walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and photograph sweeping skyline views, boats below, and the geometric lines of this iconic landmark.
Explore the forested trails of the Blue Mountains and shoot waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, and shifting light through eucalyptus trees.
Visit the world-famous Sydney Opera House and practice shooting patterns, shadows, and reflections along the harbor’s edge.
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Quick Details
- Sydney, Australia
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Experiential Learning
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Sydney, Australia
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Spend your summer chasing light, color, and stories through the lens, alongside new friends who are just as obsessed with photography as you are. Whether you're using a DSLR or your phone, you’ll build your digital photography skills while exploring Australia’s most iconic city. Sydney’s diverse landscapes and ever-shifting weather are a photographer's dream: constantly changing light conditions against awe-inspiring natural views. Through hands-on workshops and interactive sessions, you’ll develop essential skills in composition, lighting, and editing. You’ll also explore the ethics of photography and work with community members to capture and tell stories that matter. Your work will culminate in a final gallery show, where you’ll present a selection of your strongest images and an artis...

CIEE High School Abroad

CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Spend your summer chasing light, color, and stories through the lens, alongside new friends who are just as obsessed with photography as you are. Whether you're using a DSLR or your phone, you’ll build your digital photography skills while exploring Australia’s most iconic city. Sydney’s diverse landscapes and ever-shifting weather are a photographer's dream: constantly changing light conditions against awe-inspiring natural views. Through hands-on workshops and interactive sessions, you’ll develop essential skills in composition, lighting, and editing. You’ll also explore the ethics of photography and work with community members to capture and tell stories that matter. Your work will culminate in a final gallery show, where you’ll present a selection of your strongest images and an artis...
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