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The Wellesley College photography program was started in the 1970's by Wendy Snyder McNeil. The courses are viewed as part of a liberal arts education and as part of the studio art curriculum for majors in many programs. The emphasis is on learning to think with well constructed images. Both content and technique are stressed through all levels. We presently offer three levels of class work, primarily in black and white photography, augmented by independent study and thesis work for advanced students. Color work is supported through digital output methods in the upper levels. The well-equipped facilities are for the use of students enrolled in the classes.

Two Introductory level courses (ARTS 108) are offered each fall, one is offered in the spring and another in Summer School. Intermediate Photography is generally offered in the fall and Advanced Photography in the spring. Classes in Video Production and Digital Media comprise other offerings in lens and time based media in the Studio Art curriculum. The Introductory class (ARTS 108) requires an application for acceptance into the class. It is posted about 3 weeks before pre-registration begins.

The History of Photography course is a regular part of the Art History curriculum, offered every other year. The Davis Museum and Cultural Center often organizes photography exhibits and houses an excellent photography collection for study.

The Jewett Art Library hosts a fine collection of photography books for research and browsing. The Book Arts Lab (BAL) collection houses many fine examples of artists' books which combine photography and text in limited editions.

Optik is a student organization on campus that hosts lectures by well-known photographers such as Susan Meiselas and Bill Burke. Optik regularly exhibits members work in the Jewett Galleries.