# Event Details - **Event Name**: BE HERE: Photography, Attention, and the Power of Seeing (All Ages) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Dec, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 02 Dec, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: What does it mean to truly see the world around us? Join National Geographic photographer Amy Toensing for an inspiring evening.About this Event📸 BE HERE: Photography, Attention, and the Power of Seeing: 12/2/26 (All Ages)Date: Wednesday, December 2Time: 6:30 p.m.Location: Kunsela Hall, Auditorium, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502Presenter: Award-Winning National Geographic Photographer Amy ToensingDescription: What does it mean to truly see the world around us?Join National Geographic photographer Amy Toensing for an inspiring evening that explores the power of attention, curiosity, and human connection. Drawing from more than twenty years of experience documenting stories across the globe, Toensing shares the remarkable journeys behind some of her most memorable photographs—and the people who made them possible.Through entertaining, humorous, and heartfelt stories from the field, audiences will discover that great photography isn’t simply about cameras or technology. It’s about showing up, earning trust, listening carefully, and being fully present. Whether sitting at a kitchen table, traveling down a remote road, or spending time with a community over days or weeks, Toensing reveals how meaningful images begin with meaningful relationships.More than a talk about photography, BE HERE is a reminder to slow down and pay attention to the people, places, and stories that surround us every day. Through stunning imagery and personal reflections, Toensing demonstrates how the simple act of noticing can transform the way we experience the world.Amy Toensing is an award-winning visual journalist and National Geographic Explorer whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Smithsonian, Time, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, and numerous other publications. Her photographs have documented cultures, conservation efforts, social justice issues, and environmental challenges around the world, earning international recognition for their depth, humanity, and storytelling. One of her photographs from the Australian Outback was selected as one of National Geographic magazine’s all-time 50 Best Photos, placing her work among some of the publication’s most celebrated images.Whether you’re a photographer, storyteller, student, or simply someone who wants to see the world a little differently, BE HERE offers an unforgettable perspective on the value of presence, empathy, and connection.Fee: FreeDeadline: Register by Wednesday, December 2 at NoonAttendees: 200 (Max) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/6d353730-aa6c-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w958-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/utica/be-here-photography-attention-and-the-power-of-seeing-all-ages/100001997722696362 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: SUNY Polytechnic Institute - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Utica - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: SUNY Polytechnic Institute - **lat**: 43.1375122 - **long**: -75.227333 - **full address**: SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 100 Seymour Road, Utica, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BE HERE: Photography, Attention, and the Power of Seeing (All Ages) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e4a541e0aa37be4f2a8adc25116427168791b0fc9d46a15fc522b024eb7a253f-rimg-w1200-h801-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786551447 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BE HERE: Photography, Attention, and the Power of Seeing (All Ages) being held? - **A:** BE HERE: Photography, Attention, and the Power of Seeing (All Ages) takes place on Wed, 02 Dec, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 02 Dec, 2026 at 08:00 pm at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 100 Seymour Road, Utica, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing BE HERE: Photography, Attention, and the Power of Seeing (All Ages)? - **A:** BE HERE: Photography, Attention, and the Power of Seeing (All Ages) is organized by SUNY Poly Spotlight Series. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BE HERE: Photography, Attention, and the Power of Seeing (All Ages) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Utica, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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