Basics DIY Viewfinder Photography Terms Kids

Course Instructor | M.Mujeeb Riaz _ mujeebriaz@yahoo.com

• Photography is the art, application and practice of creating
durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic
radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor,
or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such
as photographic film.
• the art or practice of taking and processing photographs.
Course Instructor | M.Mujeeb Riaz _
mujeebriaz@yahoo.com

The Basics of Framing Using a DIY Viewfinder
• Understanding what a camera takes
photos of is something that is often
overlooked. This is why we have
included it first in our list of
photography lessons for kids. This is a
basic principle of photography – what
you see through the viewfinder, is
what your camera will take a photo of
– and only that. A DIY viewfinder can easily be
made with a piece of card

The Meanings of Basic Photography Terms Such
as Depth, Focus, and Aperture
• list of photography terms can really help your child
understand more about the subject
• Important Photography Keywords
• Shutter | Aperture | ISO | Depth of Field | In Focus
|Exposure

How to Handle a Camera
• Holding the camera is a
great place to start. A DSLR
camera is tricky to hold.
Even a basic point and
shoot camera requires a
certain grip. Let your
children hold the camera.
Show them the grips and
the various buttons and
wheels. In addition to this,
let them look through the
viewfinder.

The Importance of a Point of Interest
• What should every photo have? A
point of interest, or a central subject.
When starting photography, children
are quite happy to snap away and as a
result, their photos will lack
basic compositional skills. In most
cases, they will simply snap what they
see without any forethought.
• This is why they should understand the
importance of a point of interest in the
frame.

The Rule of Thirds
• The rule of thirds is a "rule of
thumb" for composing visual
images such as designs, films,
paintings, and photographs.
• The rule of thirds is a
compositional guideline that
breaks an image down into
thirds (both horizontally and
vertically) so you have nine
pieces and four gridlines.

Exploring Perspective Through Angles and
Positions
• Photography involves movement
and experimentation. When a
child first handles a camera, they
will generally stand still, with arms
outstretched, and photograph
whatever is in front of them –
from a static position. Whilst this
is ok to learn the basics, children
need to understand the benefit of
changing position, and using
different angles.

Composing with the Background in Mind
• An important part of
photography lessons for kids is
to understand the significance of
background objects. Whilst the
main subject is important,
attention must be given to the
background too. Children must
understand how background
objects can add or detract
attention from the main subject.

The Importance of Diversity
• Children often become fixated on one particular subject.
• should encourage them to photograph a wide variety of
subjects.

Experimenting with Light and Shadows
• Light and shadow play an integral
role in photography. Without light
and shadow, photos lack depth
and detail. Moreover, the photos
often look flat and lifeless. A
strong source of light (i.e. natural
sunlight), totally changes the
composition of a photo. When
used correctly, light creates added
dimensions to photos. It creates
fantastic shadows and contrast.

The Good and the Bad of the Flash
• n general, camera flashes are to be
avoided. This might seem counter-
intuitive, but using a flash should
generally be kept to studio
environments. Children often use a
flash as they think that it allows them
to take awesome light photos in dark
situations. This is indeed what a flash
does, however on a standard camera,
the effect isn’t great.

Two Photos are Better Than One
• Remember when cameras used film? We did not have the
luxury of an SD memory card that holds thousands of
photos. Quantity was limited. Once the film was used, that
was it!

Take Pride in Your Kit and Care for it
• A DSLR camera and accessories
are expensive. And
photographers often spend
thousands on their kit. Due to
this fact, it is important that your
children take pride in their
equipment. Try to instill in them
a sense of ownership. If they are
using your DSLR camera, they
should understand its value and
the cost to replace it, if it was
broken.

Exploration is Key to Creativity
• structure and learning are
important, you must also let your
children find their own way. If
they enjoy a particular type of
photography such as landscape, or
macro – let them explore it.
Children have their own likes and
dislikes. They also have their own
personalities, and these are key to
helping them learn.

Practice Makes Perfect
• Remember this phrase! This is
one of the most important items
on our list of photography
lessons for kids. A child won’t
learn how to use a camera
instantly. The process takes time.
Repetition is key. Furthermore,
the more they use a camera, the
more skilled they become.

References (For Details )
• https://www.photoworkout.com/photography-lessons-for-
kids/

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