Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica members look at their photographs during the annual "ImageMakers Photo Exhibit" on Friday, March 1, 2013. The competition is part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s (BGCA) ImageMakers National Photography program. This comprehensive photography program encourages girls and boys to learn and practice photography, expressing themselves in creative and innovative ways and encourages artistic skills and cultural enrichment. The national initiative delivers a state-of-the-art photography curriculum, provides photographic resources and opportunities for Club members to compete on a national level. ImageMakers provides local, regional and national recognition through an annual photography contest. Winning photos will be displayed nationwide at museums as well as at BGCA's annual National Conference.
