Yasmeen Kassim is a teacher at Al Farooq Mosque in Brooklyn, New York. Having emigrated to the U.S. a few years ago from Yemen, she is working hard to try to continue life as normal in a new place. She’ll be getting married in June and is finishing up her bachelor’s degree. She’s incredibly active in her community and is responsible for leading many of the activities the community enjoys. Photo by Liz SandersA table is decorated at the Muslim American Society’s Youth Center for an all-girls Prom in Brooklyn’s neighborhood of Bensonhurst. Because many Muslim communities have stricter societal rules regarding the social mixing of men and women, the all-girls prom is a chance for Muslim teenage girls to enjoy an American cultural event just like their peers, without having to compromise their cultural and religious beliefs. Photo by Liz SandersSarah Alsilwi tries on one of her dad’s hats in her family’s living room in the Bronx, New York. Sarah finished high school a year early and is already finishing up her first year of college studying Engineering. Having been born in New York, she took her first trip to Yemen last summer with her sister, against her parents wishes. Seeing the country suffering from war was a shock for Sarah, and she came home with new found pride in her heritage. She has since began work with her local mosque and non profits to raise awareness of the worsening situation in Yemen. Photo by Liz SandersPhoto by Vanessa RitchiePhoto by Vanessa RitchiePhoto by Vanessa Ritchie
Man with drone, Salisbury Beach, MA on January 21, 2017. Photo by Vanessa Ritchie.Photo by Vanessa RitchiePhoto by Jhila FarzanehPhoto by Jhila FarzanehRockaway Beach. Photo by Troels Haahr GraugaardRockaway Beach. Photo by Troels Haahr GraugaardGrand Street. Photo by Yifan Huang
“Unconventional Beauty” Assignment for Alice O’Malley‘s portrait class.
We learn to incorporate conventional portrait strategies to contemporary portraits.
Photo by Eva ErmertPhoto by Geraldine GhelliPhoto by Jazmin ChasePhoto by Meghan WhitePhoto by Monica JorgePhoto by Nastassia Kantorowicz TorresPhoto by Mengwen CaoPhoto by Ximena Etchart
In January, we had a large format camera workshop with the guru Greg Miller!
Here are some work we’ve produced.
Photo by Eva ErmertPhoto by Eva ErmertPhoto by Kinuko Esther AsanoPhoto by Kinuko Esther AsanoPhoto by Kinuko Esther AsanoPhoto by Jhila FarzanehRowleyan, an ICP alumni, waits for his coffee at Routine, Bushwick. January 12, 2017. Photo by Vanessa Ritchie.Housemates Yolanda and Nadia (and Nadia’s crocs) have kisses for the large format camera. Photo by Vanessa Ritchie, January 10, 2017. Photo by Vanessa Ritchie.A man stands and contemplates life at the corner of Halsey and Wilson Streets, Bushwick. Photo by Vanessa Ritchie, January 11, 2017. Photo by Vanessa RitchiePhoto by Mengwen CaoJess at 10 am. Photo by Liz SandersWafa at noon. Photo by Liz SandersWafa, Ridgewood, Queens. Photo by Liz SandersPhoto by Yi XiePhoto by Yi XieLarry the Birdman at Washington Square Park, January 15, 2017. Photo by Sebastian Zuleta
Election 2016 has impacted America in unprecedented ways. ICP has always believed that photography is the most vital, effective, and universal means of communication and a catalyst for positive social change. We invite you, our global community of friends, to share an image that expresses your feelings during this critical time in our nation’s history. Raise your voice. Embrace the power of the image. Tag @ICP on Instagram and use the hashtag #ICPWeThePeople.
(Submission of your photo grants ICP the permission to repost or exhibit in its public facilities.)
Here are some photos taken by DOC 2017 students in the past two weeks.
Deviled Eggs, as well as other home-baked goods were served at the Salsbury Democratic Town Committee’s recent fundraising auction for the Hillary Clinton Campaign in Salsbury, Connecticut on October 30th, 2016. Photo by Liz SandersHillary Clinton, alongside husband and former President, Bill Clinton, wlasp hands while waving to supporters after her event. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton holds an Election-eve Hillary for America campaign event in Philadelphia with her family, President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi at Independence Mall in Philadelphia, Pa., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. Photo by Monica JorgePresident Obama delivers remarks at a Clinton event on the eve of Election day. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton holds an Election-eve Hillary for America campaign event in Philadelphia with her family, President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi at Independence Mall in Philadelphia, Pa., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. Photo by Monica JorgeHillary Clinton giving one of her lasts speeches before Elections Day on November 5 at the Mann Center in Philadelphia, where Katy Perry joined her to perform a few songs in support to the candidate. Photo by Mariana VincentiRepublican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at campain event in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Friday, November 4, 2016. Photo by Laura Trainor2016 Little Miss Pennsylvania Alexis Martz holds a campaign sign for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Friday, November 4, 2016. Photo by Laura TrainorA Trump supporter screams at a Hillary supporter who was holding a sign that read “Stop Trump / Stop The Hate” on the outsides of Trump Tower on November 6. Photo by Mariana VincentiTrump and Clinton demonstrators mingle in front of Trump Tower on 5th Avenue, Manhattan, on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Photo by Louise Pedno.November 6, 2016 – Trump Tower, New York City, United States. A Hillary Clinton voter shouting to a Trump supporter. Photo by Barbara LanataPhoto by Mandira BahlPreparations underway for Hillary Clinton’s election speech at the Jacob Javits Center in New York on Oct. 7 2016. Photo by Geraldine Hope GhelliA election poll in Upper West Side – New York, Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Photo by Paolo QuadriniThree women are seen exiting the P.S. 179 school in Kensington, Brooklyn after voting in the presidential election on November 8th, 2016. Photo by Liz SandersA voter in Times Square, New York on Election Day, November 8, 2016. Photo by Jazmin ChasePhoto by Kinuko Esther AsanoNovember 08, 2016: Paterson, New Jersey – Kevin says of the election, “Why should i vote? They’re both assholes.” Paterson ranks in the top 10 poorest communities in New Jersey. It is a democratic strong-hold. Photograph by Todd R DarlingPhoto by Yifan HuangNovember 08, 2016: Paterson, New Jersey – A neon sign of America outside a bar. Paterson ranks in the top 10 poorest communities in New Jersey. It is a democratic stronghold. Photograph by Todd R DarlingPhoto by Ximena EtchartHillary Clinton supporters hold up peace signs infront of a projector during an election watch party in Brooklyn on Tuesday Nov. 8, 2016. Initially it seemed that Hillary might win Florida. (Photo by Harold Oppenheimer)Photo by Ximena EtchartFamilies First Families are enjoying the Election block party at President St, Brooklyn, NY on Election night of 8th October 2016. photo by Mandar ParabA girl waves a flag above the crowd outside the Javits Center in New York during Hillary Clinton’s election night party on November 8, 2016. Photo by Jazmin Chase.Nov 9, 2016- New York City, N.Y., U.S.A.- Students watch the 2016 U.S. election results come in at an election-viewing party hosted by New York University. Photo by Anna Haines.Election afterparty shennanigans at House of Yes. Photo by Vanessa Ritchie.Photo by Mariana VincentiA young woman awaits election results outside the Javits Center in New York during Hillary Clinton’s election night party on November 8, 2016. Photo by Jazmin Chase.Photo by Mariana VincentiPhoto by Ximena EtchartWatching the US Presidential Election unfold, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Assigment: Election. Photo by Louise PednoA torn up face of the Republican Presidential candidate, Donald Trump left on the floor along with confetti after a game of pinata bashing at an election watch party in Bushwick, Brooklyn on the night of election, November 8, 2016. Photo by Candice Ching LauDemonstrators pro Trump in front of the Hilton Hotel in Midtown – New York, Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Photo by Paolo QuadriniA woman awaits election results outside the Javits Center in New York during Hillary Clinton’s election night party on November 8, 2016. Photo by Jazmin Chase.November 09, 2016: Paterson, New Jersey – A cardboard cutout remains on stage at the Brownstone Banquet Hall after the Passaic County Democratic celebration for local and congressional election wins. Photograph by Todd R DarlingTrump supporter cheering up for the final result in front of the Hilton hotel on 8th October 2018, NY photo by Mandar ParabPhoto by Geraldine Hope GhelliElections – November 9, 2016 / Photo by Matias OliveiraSupporters of Donald J. Trump, the President elect, celebrate outside of Trump Tower on 6th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday evening. (Photo by Monica Jorge)Women are emotional as they listen to a speech given at an Anti-Trump rally in Columbus Circle on November 9th, 2016. Photo by Liz SandersCitizens gather at Columbus Circle in New York, NY., on November 09, 2016, following the results of the Presidential election naming Donald J. Trump the winner. Photo by Monica JorgeNovember 9, 2016 – Columbus Circle, New York City, United States. A Hillary Clinton supporter in the Columbus Circle protest. Photo by Barbara Lanata.#GOPhandsoffme This election was about us. About our lives – Black lives, women’s lives, immigrant lives, the lives of LGBTQ folks, ending Islamaphobia. Women power can be seen protesting against Trump at Columbus circle on 9th November 2016 photo by Mandar ParabDemonstrators in Union Square – New York, Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Photo by Paolo QuadriniAnti-Trump rally marches from Union Square to Trump Tower in New York on November 9, 2016. Photo by Mengwen CaoPhoto by Matias OliveiraA protester stood on his car on the street of Midtown Manhattan on the rainy Wednesday night after Election Day, protesting president-elect Donald Trump. Photo by ZengZheng WangElections – November 9, 2016 Photo by Matias Oliveira Photo by Matias OliveiraAnti Trump Rally in New York on November 9th, 2016. Photo by Yifan HuangOutrage out the front of Trump Tower in New York on November 9, 2016. Photo by Vanessa Ritchie.Thousands of demonstrators take to the street in Midtown, Manhattan to protest against President-elect, Donald Trump on November 9, 2016. Photo by Candice Ching LauA Muslim women holds up a sign during a mass protest against President-elect, Donald Trump in Midtown, Manhattan on November 9, 2016. Photo by Candice Ching LauPhoto by Kinuko Esther AsanoProtesters from the “Rally Against Trump NYC” protest gather in front of Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday Nov. 9, 2016. Photo by Harold OppenheimerProtesters stand on scaffold across the street of Trump Tower during a rally against President-elect, Donald Trump on November 9, 2016. Photo by Mengwen CaoThousands of demonstrators take to the street in Midtown, Manhattan to protest against President-elect, Donald Trump on November 9, 2016. Photo by Candice Ching LauProtesters stand on scaffold across the street of Trump Tower during a rally against President-elect, Donald Trump on November 9, 2016. Photo by Mengwen Cao
We are looking for our answers with the young people growing up in New York too.
Tank Lin puts on his glasses before reading his favorite book in Chinatown, New York on Oct 16, 2016. Photo by ZengZheng WangTank Lin folds a paper airplane in his bedroom in Chinatown, New York on Oct 16, 2016.Max, 5, runs leads the group back home from school in Brooklyn, NY on October 21st, 2016.Max, 5, idles at the corner waiting for his twin brother and mother to catch up in Brooklyn, NYC on October 21st, 2016.Cora climbs up the stairs in New York on Oct 21, 2016. She doesn’t like elevator. photo by Yifan HuangCora, New York. Photo by Yifan HuangDeekra and his best friend Andrew play video games. Photo by Ta-Lei Chou.Deekra plays drums. Photo by Ta-Lei Chou.Obi, 19 years old, after failing on a trick, He comes to skate to this park very often, though he is from brooklyn, he says this park is better and his friends mostly go there too. Pier 62 Skatepark October 23. Photo by Mariana VincentiDuncan, 18 years old, performing a trick he practiced for all afternoon. Pier 62 Skatepark October 23. Photo by Mariana VincentiPhoto by Yi XieSonia Choi and her friends check the map on the way to a house party in Brooklyn, New York on Oct 22, 2016. Photo by Mengwen CaoSonia Choi dances in a clothes swapping house party in Brooklyn, New York on Oct 22, 2016. Photo by Mengwen CaoUlises Ortega visits Mood, a fabric store on East 37th St. He is a fashion student at Wood Tobe-Coburn school, currently in his first semester of an accelerated Fashion Merchandising course. When he is not at school, he works an average of 30 hours per week at Forever 21 to pay for his tuition. Photo by Vanessa Ritchie.Photo by Vanessa Ritchie. Ulises Ortega, 18, in his family’s apartment in Ridgewood. He lives with his parents and two younger brothers in a one-bedroom apartment, where he sleeps on the floor of the living room.Mikaila Ferrer with her brother Hendrix Ferrer inside the apartment of her family in Lower East Side – New York, Sunday, October 16, 2016. Mikaila is strictly connected with her brother Malcom and during the day she spend a lot of time with him both for fun and to take care of him. Photo by Paolo QuadriniMikaila Ferrer in the Basketball Gym “Steady Buckets” in Union Square – New York, Saturday, October 15, 2016. Mikaila is taking a course of Basketball in the Gym Steady Buckets, every Saturday she trains. Photo by Paolo QuadriniCatherine Mendez, 14 year old teenager preparing for her homework 19th October 2016 at her resident Upper East Side, Manhattan NY. She was raised by her Mother and three sisters, after her father left her family when she was born. She thinks of this city as a shiny soul. From the series growing up in New York photo by Mandar ParabCatherine Mendez, 14 year old teenager can be seen in a playful mood on sunday evening of 16th October 2016 at her resident Upper East Side, Manhattan NY. She was raised by her Mother and three sisters, after her father left her family when she was born. From the series growing up in New York photo by Mandar ParabMusa Jackson returns to the DeWitt Clinton Houses where he grew up in East Harlem, on Sunday, October 23, 2016. Musa (born Stacey), also knows as the “Harlem Ambassador”, earned a scholarship at the age of 4 that allowed him to pursue his education in elite private schools such as the Allen-Stevenson School, Manhattan Country School, and Parsons School of Design. A former supermodel and screenwriter, Musa continues to be actively involved in the Harlem community as a producer. Photo by Louise Pedno.It starts to get dark when Chavela and her sister come out and play. Brooklyn, New York on October 17, 2016. Photo by Sebastian Zuleta. Photo by Sebastian Zuleta RiosBack from school, Isabel, or “Chavela”, spends some time before homeworks with her baby nice. Monday, October 17, 2016. Photo by Sebastian ZuletaNew Yorkers, Perry Hefferren (12), Oscar Hansen (11), and Finn Guillemin (11), practice with thier rock band in Harlem on Friday, October 14th. Hefferren, Guillemin, and Hansen are sixth-grade classmates and members of the rock band, Uranium Sister. Photo by Laura TrainorNew Yorkers, Oscar Hansen (11), Finn Guillemin (11), and Perry Hefferren (12) ride the MTA bus from the Trinity School on the Upper West Side in Manhattan to band practice in Harlem on Friday, October 14th. Hefferren, Guillemin, and Hansen are sixth-grade classmates and members of the rock band, Uranium Sister. Photo by Laura TrainorPhoto by Monica Jorge22 Oct 2016- Upper Bronx, N.Y., U.S.A.- Alex Abramov stands outside his childhood home in Riverdale. Photo by Anna HainesPhoto by Todd DarlingPhoto by Todd DarlingGrowing Up in New York: Abigail in Queens, NYC, on Oct. 20, 2016. Photograph by Eva ErmertGrowing Up in New York: Abigail in Queens, NYC, on Oct. 20, 2016. Photograph by Eva ErmertA girl leaves the subway station hand in hand with her mother as they make their morning commute to school in Manhattan, New York, NY on October 19, 2016.Photo by Matias Wieland OliveiraPhoto by Matias Wieland Oliveira
Street prayer on Yom Kippur at the worldwide headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement, at 770 Eastern Parkway (also knows as “770”) in Crown Heights, Brooklyn on 11 October 2016. Religion and spirituality assignment. Photo by Louise PednoYom Kippur at the worldwide headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement, at 770 Eastern Parkway (also knows as “770”) in Crown Heights, Brooklyn on 11 October 2016. View from the women’s balcony. Religion and spirituality assignment. Photo by Louise Pedno.Bengali women can be seen spiritually engaged in Bhakti Kirtan (prayers) during the Durga Pooja festival, at the Bangladesh Hindu Mandir on 11th October 2016, Queens New York. Photo by Mandar ParabBengali Pandit doing the rituals and prayers before the immersion of Goddess Durga on the last day of Dashami at the Durga Pooja festival, Bangladesh Hindu Mandir on 11th October 2016, Queens New York. Photo by Mandar Parab
The Feast of Saint Francis and Blessing of the Animals. Photo by Paolo QuadriniThe Feast of Saint Francis and Blessing of the Animals. Photo by Paolo QuadriniSherpa community practice dharma in United Sherpa Association (Sherpa Kyidug) in Flushing, NY on Oct 17, 2016. Founded in New York in 1996, the association attempts to preserve and promote Sherpa heritage. Photo by Mengwen CaoA lama leads a dharma practice in United Sherpa Association(Sherpa Kyidug) in Flushing, NY on Oct 17, 2016. Founded in New York in 1996, the association attempts to preserve and promote Sherpa heritage. Photo by Mengwen CaoPhoto by Sebastian ZuletaPhoto by Harold Luke OppenheimerPhoto by Yifan HuangPhoto by Yifan HuangOctober 15th, 2016 – Assafa Islamic Center in the Lower East Side, NY. As the number of immigrants from Muslim lands to New York City increases, the number of mosques rises in rough proportion. At the Islamic Center children memorize the Qur’an on weekends. Is one of the traditions to preserve the Qur’an. Photo by Ximena EtchartA Hare Krishna group chants in Union Square Park. “Kirtanam”, or group chanting, is one of the nine processes of devotional service. Followers repeatedly chant about their male god Sri Visnu; his form, characteristics and pastimes. Photo by Vanessa RitchieAssistant Pastor Juan Carlos Ruiz presides over an evening ceremony at St. Peter’s Church at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and 54th Street in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, October 12th at 6:30 pm. Photo by Laura TrainorPastor William Eschen presides over an intimate daytime mass in the chapel of St. Peter’s Church at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and 54th Street in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, October 12th at 12:30 pm. Photo by Laura TrainorDevotees dressed in traditional attire perform Garba, a folk dance, during Navaratri celebrations at the Geeta Temple in Corona, Queens on Oct 9, 2016. Navratri is a nine day Hindu festival during which devotees worship shakti or feminie energy as embodied by nine Hindu goddesses. Photo by Candice Lau.Devotees collect the remaining ash after the religious ceremony for good luck and protection during the Navratri celebrations at Geeta Temple in Corona, Queens on Oct 9, 2016. Navratri is a nine day Hindu festival during which devotees worship shakti or feminie energy as embodied by nine Hindu goddesses. Photo by Candice Lau.16 Oct., 2016- Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.A.- Ushers congregate following a Sunday morning church service at Brown Memorial Baptist Church.12 Oct. 2016- Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.A. Figure of Jesus Christ at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral. Photo by Anna HainesOctober 09, 2016 – Paterson, New Jersey: Brother Windsor Elony sings and plays the tambourine while another member of the congregation leads everyone in song. The First Baptist Church built in 1825, primarily served white European immigrants until the 1990’s. Despite dwindling numbers since then, the church has been able to rely on new immigrant groups to sustain it. Today, one of the congregations it serves is the Haitian-Goshen-Baptist Church of Paterson, which worships in a small chapel within the old church. Photograph by Todd R DarlingOctober 09, 2016 – Paterson, New Jersey: Brother Windsor Elony leads the Haitian congregation in prayer. The First Baptist Church built in 1825, primarily served white European immigrants until the 1990’s. Despite dwindling numbers since then, the church has been able to rely on new immigrant groups to sustain it. Today, one of the congregations it serves is the Haitian-Goshen-Baptist Church of Paterson, which worships in a small chapel within the old church. Photograph by Todd R DarlingA man leaves the Temple Emanu-EL after Shabbat service on Oct 14, 2016. Photo by Ta-Lei Chou.Church of St. Joseph of the Holy Family. Photo by Ta-Lei Chou
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