Angel city fc artists in residence

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Artists in Residence Program: 

Established in 2022, the Artists in Residence Program is a collaboration between Las Fotos Project (LFP) and Angel City Football Club (ACFC) that provides paid, hands-on experience in sports photography to teenage girls and gender-expansive youth of color.

The program centers creativity, mentorship, and workforce development through:

  • Real-World Training: Participants photograph ACFC matches and events, gaining real experience in live sports environments.

  • Mentorship & Industry Access: Youth work alongside professional photographers and creative staff to develop technical skills and build confidence.

  • Portfolio Development: Participants strengthen their storytelling abilities and build a professional body of work to support future job opportunities. 

Equity in Action: With only 30% of photographers identifying as women or non-binary, the program helps close the gender gap and amplify underrepresented voices in the industry.

Residency Period

The residency is separated into two cohorts over the entire soccer season (February - November). Each cohort consists of 4 selected participants.

Cohort 1: February 8, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Cohort 2: July 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 

Commitment

Residency Expectations:

  • Attend a 4-day Sports Photography Bootcamp

  • Photograph and edit 2–3 ACFC games at BMO Stadium

  • Support a portrait booth at FanFest or Sola Rosa events

  • Attend an ACFC/LFP sponsor field trip

  • Participate in a Sports Photography Workshop

  • Take part in interviews and content creation

  • Participate in the final panel and end-of-season celebration

Estimated total time commitment: 90 hours

Compensation

All participants will be compensated with a stipend of $XXX at the end and completion of the program. Mentors who commit to supporting during the season will also receive a stipend of $XXX, split in half to be received at the start and end of the season. 

Pre-requisites

  1. Interest in sports and sports photography

  2. Availability for 90% of games and all required commitments (programs, workshops, etc.)

  3. Proficiency in shooting in manual mode

  4. Completion of at least one semester of CEO

  5. Comfortable working in a loud, fast-paced environment

PAST COHORT

  • Maryjane joya

    ACFC Resident 2025 - Cohort 1

  • Delilah Mendez

    ACFC Resident 2025 - Cohort 1

  • Mia Leonor Rovira

    ACFC Resident 2025 - Cohort 1

  • Krystal Vasquez

    ACFC Resident 2025 - Cohort 1

  • Leslie Rosales

    ACFC Resident 2025 - Cohort 2

  • Riley Sotomayor

    ACFC Resident 2025 - Cohort 2

  • Starla Mendoza

    ACFC Resident 2025 - Cohort 2

  • Astrid Sanchez

    ACFC Resident 2025 - Cohort 2

PREVIOUS WORK

  • Leslie Rosales 2025

  • Leslie rosales 2025

  • Riley sotomayor 2025

  • Riley Sotomayor 2025

  • Starla mendoza 2025

  • Starla mendoza 2025

  • Astrid sanchez 2025

  • Astrid Sanchez 2025

APPLICATION

Pre-requisites

Interest in sports and sports photography

  1. Availability for 90% of games and all required commitments (programs, workshops, etc.)

  2. Proficiency in shooting in manual mode

  3. Completion of at least one semester of CEO

  4. Comfortable working in a loud, fast-paced environment

Application Details and Assets

  1. Link to Portfolio

  2. Artist bio

  3. Letter of recommendation (not from LFP staff; mentors are allowed)

  4. 5–7 strong motion/event images (PDF format)

  5. Statement of intent: Why you’re interested in this specific residency

  6. Current commitments and availability for the upcoming season

  7. Self-evaluation of your manual photography skills

  8. Professional headshot

Timeline

The residency is separated into two cohorts over the entire soccer season (February - November). Each cohort consists of 4 selected participants.

Cohort 1: 

  • January 7  - Application posted

  • January 21 - Application closed

  • February 8, 2025 - June 30, 2025 - Residency

Cohort 2:

  • June 9 - Application opens 

  • June 27 - Application Closes

  • July 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 - Residency

Where to Apply

The application can be accessed through the LFP Studio Student Portal.

Who can Apply

This application is only opened to current students and alumni of Las Fotos Project.