Witness – An Evening of Photography, Storytelling and Song with Tamir Kalifa
Witness, a multimedia performance by photojournalist and musician Tamir Kalifa, invites audiences into the intimate moments behind the news headlines. Through live projections and music, Tamir weaves his original songs with his images, tracing stories of migration, survival, loss, and hope in a powerful, immersive experience.
In partnership with Tamir, Green Street Photo Collective is also hosting an exhibition, bringing together the work of nine photographers from across New England, Witness explores what it means to observe, document, and remain present in moments shaped by humanity, resilience, and connection. Featured artists include Alesandra “Dre” Gonzales, Artemisia Luk, Bailey Stover, Chloe Ronco, Craig F. Walker, Emily Glick, Korri Crowley, John Savoia, and Rafael Medina.
Tamir is an independent photographer and musician based in Austin, Texas. Guided by the belief that compassionate visual storytelling and music can help deepen the understanding of ourselves and one another, he focuses his work on individuals and communities facing major social, political, and environmental challenges. Tamir’s work has been published widely in The New York Times, Texas Monthly, NPR and other outlets, and his intimate documentation of the families in Uvalde after the Robb Elementary School shooting earned him recognition from the Chris Hondros Fund and the American Mosaic Journalism Prize. Tamir also wrote, recorded and performed original music as a member of Mother Falcon, an Austin-based orchestral indie-rock ensemble founded in 2009. His new multimedia performance project, Witness, blends his images with original songs inspired by his experiences behind the camera.
Tamir’s album, Witness, can be found anywhere music is streamed, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.
Doors at 6PM | Music starts at 7PM
An RSVP is required to attend. Admission is free with a suggested donation.
We have reached capacity! Please email us to join the waitlist in case space opens up - greenstphotocollective@gmail.com
First Friday at the Studio
Looking for something to do on the first Friday of the month?
Come hang out with other photographers, play a board game or two, and check out our growing photo book collection.
This event is a part of a wider Jamaica Plain First Fridays initiative. Check out other galleries and art spaces opening their doors for an evening of art, community, and conversation at firstfridaysjp.com.
This event is BYOB.
Monthly Critique Night
Our monthly critique nights at the studio are community events for photographers to have meaningful and constructive conversations about their work.
Critiques are open to all skill levels, but are best suited for a project or story based series (a collection of images, not just single images). You are welcome to bring work any stage — from experimental images to contact sheets, dummies and final edits. We encourage you to bring works in progress, it does not need to be polished work!
We encourage participants to bring physical prints to work with, but will have a monitor/projector available for displaying pictures as well.
To make sure there is enough time for meaningful conversations about the work shared, Presenter Slots are limited to 3 people and names of individuals who have signed up present work will be drawn on the day-of.
Sign up through the link below if you’d like to show work. Don't have work to show? Come to support and give feedback to your fellow photographers.
Photo walk: Color Walk
Join us for a photowalk around the Jamaica Plain neighborhood, led by one of our members!
"The Power of Community" Open Studio
Green Street Photo Collective is proud to present its inaugural community gallery exhibition featuring the work of Lauren O’Neil, Mav Fernandez, Carlos Paronis, Lucy Lu, Luke Rosing, and Daniel Sarch.
Come see the show during our open studio hours.
First Friday at the Studio
Looking for something to do on the first Friday of the month?
Come hang out with other photographers, play a board game or two, and check out our growing photo book collection.
This event is a part of a wider Jamaica Plain First Fridays initiative. Check out other galleries and art spaces opening their doors for an evening of art, community, and conversation at firstfridaysjp.com.
This event is BYOB.
First Friday at the studio
Looking for something to do on the first Friday of the month?
Come hang out with other photographers, play a board game or two, and check out our growing photo book collection.
This event is a part of a wider Jamaica Plain First Fridays initiative, check out other art spaces and businesses participating here.
This event is BYOB.
"The Power of Community" Opening Reception
Green Street Photo Collective is proud to present its inaugural community gallery exhibition featuring the work of Lauren O’Neil, Mav Fernandez, Carlos Paronis, Lucy Lu, Luke Rosing, and Daniel Sarch.
The show will be up February through April. Keep an eye out on our social media and newsletters for open studio hours.
Holiday Party
After our critique session, we will be celebrating the end of 2025 with ugly sweaters and a gift exchange! To participate in the swap, bring a wrapped gift under $25. This event is BYOB. We can’t wait to see you there!
Monthly Critique Night
Our monthly critique nights at the studio are community events for photographers to have meaningful and constructive conversations about their work.
Critiques are open to all skill levels, but are best suited for a project or assignment based series (a collection of images, not single images). You are welcome to bring work any stage — from experimental images to contact sheets, dummies and final edits.
Once signed up to present, participants will be asked to upload work to be displayed on a projector during presentations. Participants are welcome to bring physical prints to work with as well.
Please note: We will be ending critique night earlier than usual for our holiday party (which we would love to see you at as well).
We’ve reached the capacity for presenters at this critique night. Don't have work to show? Come to support and give feedback to your fellow photographers.
First Friday at the studio
Looking for something to do on the first Friday of the month?
Come hang out with other photographers, play a board game or two, and check out our growing photo book collection.
This event is BYOB.
Deadline to Submit Work to Community Exhibition
Deadline to submit work to our community exhibition by Nov. 22, 2025.
Extended Dedicated member application deadline
We are currently accepting applications for a sixth dedicated member to join Green Street Photo Collective.
Apply to be a dedicated member by Nov. 22, 2025.
Monthly Critique Night
Our monthly critique nights at the studio are community events for photographers to have meaningful and constructive conversations about their work.
Critiques are open to all skill levels, but are best suited for a project or story based series (a collection of images, not just single images). You are welcome to bring work any stage — from experimental images to contact sheets, dummies and final edits.
We encourage participants to bring physical prints to work with, but will have a monitor/projector available for displaying pictures as well.
To make sure there is enough time for meaningful conversations about the work shared, Presenter Slots are limited to 3-4 people and names of individuals who have signed up present work will be drawn on the day-of.
We’ve reached the maximum number of people for this critique night. Don't have work to show? Come to support and give feedback to your fellow photographers.
Membership Q&A
We’ve extended our dedicated membership application deadline to November 22, 2025.
Have questions? Bring them to our in-person open studio on Nov. 17 at 7:30PM for a Q&A with current Green Street Photo Collective members.
If you can’t make it in-person but want to learn more, we’ll be doing an Instagram Q&A and making it a highlight as well.
Family Mini Sessions
Just in time for the holiday season, sign up for a 20-minute mini session in our studio with your loved ones for $250.
(First) First Friday at the Studio
Looking for something to do on the first Friday of the month?
Come hang out with other photographers, play a board game or two, and check out our growing photo book collection.
Light snacks and beverages to be provided.
15 for 15
We’re hosting a one-of-a-kind photo-marathon — 15 hours of live talks with industry-leading photojournalists and editors, education, and creative wellness practices (did someone say yoga for photographers?).
Join us online or in-studio for a full day of inspiration, storytelling, and community as we rally toward our $15K Kickstarter goal. You don’t want to miss it.
All programming will be broadcasted live from our studio to be viewed in person and online. Register here!
Opening night
Join us for our Opening Night at Green Street Photo Collective!
Green Street Photo Collective is a group of photographers from the Boston area brought together by a shared desire for connection, collaboration, and creative growth.
Having just launched our Kickstarter campaign to fund essential renovations, equipment, and studio setup, we're opening our doors to the public to celebrate the beginning of something that brings us all together—a place built by photographers, for photographers.