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Photography for KidsPhotographer Wendy Ewald calls photography "the most democratic visual art" - accessible to everyone with the means to buy a ten-dollar camera and some film. Compared to other visual arts such, as painting and sculpture, photography depends least on manual dexterity, making it ideal for kids of all ages. Even preschool kids can understand using the camera for point-and-shoot photography. School-age kids can begin to express themselves through photography with self-portraits, travelogues, and whimsical trick photography. |
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More Photography for Kids ResourcesPhotography TipsJust a little technique goes a long way with kids. If your kids want to learn to take better pictures, these sites can help. Kids younger than 10 may need help understanding the photography techniques, but kids 10 and up may be able to use them independently. They have ideas for composing pictures, using close-ups, lighting, and special effects to communicate a message in pictures. 10 Tips on Taking Great Pictures (Kodak) Introducing the digital camera to kids Tips for Taking Portrait Photographs Nature Photography Tips from National Geographic Adventure Photography Tips from National Geographic
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These projects help kids understand the science of photography and learn to use photography for artistic expression. History through Digital Photography! Make a Pinhole Camera (from San Francisco Exploratorium) Pinhole Cameras (what to do if your camera doesn't seem to work) Easy Project Ideas from Edutaining Kids Hand-Coloring a Black and White Photo
Cameras and OpticsMore science of photography - how cameras work.
History of PhotographyNothing inspires like the work of a truely great photographer. Kids will love these photos whether or not they take their own photographs. American Museum of Photography Historical Photo Techniques and Processes
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