The Power of a Lens

Through the simple act of point, focus and click, at-risk children in a run-down section of Philadelphia are being taught to seek out the beautiful things around them. 

Through photography, they are learning that beauty can be found just about anywhere, if you look hard enough...  and they're proving it to the world.

They can't help but notice the ugly as well... things like trash and graffiti... but their newfound awareness is giving birth to a desire to clean it up. 

Photography is amazing, isn't it?

Learn more about the program in this clip from the Today Show...