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Teaching Kids with Cameras
By Cristina Mulberry
Parents are frequently on the search for great activities for their kids. Kids often love to handle cameras and snap photos; it's a great deal of fun to see what they can create. In addition to this however, is the nearly limitless possibilities for a camera to aid learning. From science and nature to language skills and basic concentration, cameras can make learning easy. Digital cameras are perfect for this purpose. Affordable cameras designed specifically for young children, as well as disposables, are ideal. The fact that images can be reviewed immediately makes learning the art of photography easier and because "bad" shots can be deleted, they also make it less expensive. There are many great books available in stores and online to help parents identify potential activities and to teach the photographic skills needed. For the youngest kids it starts off quite simply. Here are just a few tips to get parents and kids started:
A child will first need to know how to handle the camera to avoid damage. Basic functions like turning the camera on and off, where to view a scene, and so forth would need to be covered. Learning to hold the camera properly is critical as well in the early stages. How to keep fingers from blocking a shot and to hold the camera steady with both hands to get a blur free photo will take a bit of practice. Providing instruction on how to frame shots is important as well. For instance, include a lesson about assuring that the camera is seeing what they think it is, so that heads and extremeties aren't missing. Basics about setting up a good shot are also appropriate for most kids; tips such as getting in close enough but not too close. As they progress, it is also important to cover a bit of information about light and where is should be; not behind the subject but not shining into the camera either. Parents should also actively review photos after they are taken initially; asking questions and providing feedback as their kids are learning what it takes to get a "good" picture. How specific and "critical" this becomes depends on the age of the child. As kids progress and mature, more advanced photography techinques can be learned and as they move to a more advanced camera, editing can become another avenue for creativity and learning.
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Teaching Digital Photography
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How kids can learn with a camera
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Interesting article, I run a small photography company/studio in London and recently started having my 12 year old nephew coming over and messing around with the camera/studio lights. Kids have minds like a sponge - at this age they soak everything up and I think if they are of the creative type then they will get into it really easily.
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