If the parents are willing to put their kids into a photo class, they can give them a camera to use while attending the class.
How many families don't have a P&S camera that their kids can use for a class (that would be able to afford and show the interest of putting them in a class)? They will be better suited to learn rules of composition that will help them take better pictures, than to use any specific camera. I wouldn't even bother with film. They are going to want to share the pictures on FB anyway, why make it difficult for them? Chris, if there is one thing that would be great for everyone to know, Focus and Recompose. I can't tell you how many vacation shots that I have where the background is in sharp focus and we are just out of focus because the person framed with the landmark in the background and the camera picked that for focus. Maybe that isn't as bad with face detection nowadays though. On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 1:38 AM, Christine Aguila <[email protected]> wrote: > Actually, I'm not keen on the disposable camera idea--though I do appreciate > the idea, but let the kids get the real thing in their hands--even if it's > just a point and shoot. They can handle it. Cheers, Christine > > > > On Jan 14, 2012, at 10:08 PM, [email protected] wrote: > >> I like your disposable camera idea, John. It would be a lot cheaper than the >> Holga and would achieve the same result with the advantage of built-in flash. >> >> The only advantage of the Holga would be that they get to keep them, but in >> this digital age, realistically, how many would get used once they get them >> home? Film, processing and prints would be a huge expense for most >> youngsters. Much easier grab a p&s. >> >> Cheers, >> frank >> >> --- Original Message --- >> >> From: John Sessoms <[email protected]> >> Sent: January 14, 2012 1/14/12 >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: RE: OT: Photography for Kids? >> >> From: Christine Nielsen >> >>> Hello all... >>> >>> ...and Happy New Year! >>> >>> Well, 2012 has gotten off to a busy start, and I haven't had much time >>> to cruise the list lately... I hope Santa was good to everyone! >>> >>> One of the things I've been doing is teaching some classes, sort of a >>> "Photography for Moms"/Beyond "Auto" kind of thing, and it's been >>> going pretty well. I've been asked several times if I do kids' >>> classes... and I think I'm going to put something together in that >>> vein. >>> >>> So... I'm doing some research & thinking about how that might work. >>> And soliciting input from anyone who might have it... >>> >>> Thus far, this is what I'm assuming: >>> >>> - Kids aged 9 & up... maybe even a 9-12 group, and a 13 & up? >>> - Mostly p & s cameras, esp with younger kids >>> - Composition getting greater emphasis than ins & out of exposure - >>> we'll deal in Auto modes >>> - Teaching practical applications... finding "good" light, how to >>> photograph your friends, your pet, sports, landscapes, your vacation, >>> macro, etc... >>> - Keep it fun... a photo scavenger hunt? a website they can post >>> pics/contribute to? "A day in the life", or other photo projects..? >>> - Maybe 4 - 6 classes, 90 mins each >>> >>> What do you think? Anyone out there ever done this sort of thing, or >>> have any good resources to share? I'd be most grateful... >>> >>> >>> -c >> >> 90 minutes is too long; 20 minutes would probably work better with kids, >> certainly with teenagers. Heck, I know adults who can't pay attention >> for 30 minutes. >> >> I'm a big believer in starting kids out with one of those disposable >> film cameras and turning 'em loose. >> >> When they come back, THEN start going over the basics of composition, >> exposure & such. Get the kids involved early by having them find the >> compositional elements in their own photos & encourage a little self >> analysis - "How could I have made this better?" When they can relate >> abstract concepts to their own photos, they just seem grasp them a >> little more firmly. >> >> HINT 1: Use the flash indoors. 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