Photography for Kids: A Beginner's Book

by JP Pullos

Overview

Become a photographer with this guide to photography for kids ages 8 to 12

A good photo can tell a story, express your creativity, and document moments from your life in a way that only you can capture. Learn how to create incredible images that are uniquely yours with this guide to photography for kids. All you need is the most basic digital camera or smartphone camera—no fancy equipment required. You'll learn all about framing, composition, lighting, depth, dimension, and lines. Then, put your new knowledge into practice with engaging exercises that include step-by-step instructions.

This book about photography for kids includes:

• Photography fundamentals—Discover how a camera works, a brief history of photography, what makes a photo good, and a checklist for getting started.
• Example photos—Explore high-quality photographs that illustrate the concepts you're learning and inspire you to get creative.
• Tips and how-tos—Find pointers that explain the technical details of great photos and show you ways to make adjustments in a variety of real-life situations.

Discover the joy of photography with this beginner-friendly book about photography for kids.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781647397692
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	05/25/2021
Pages:	142
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

JP PULLOS founded JP Teaches Photo, a photography class company, and is also the photography education coordinator for 100cameras, a nonprofit organization that works with kids who have had challenging experiences and teaches them how to process and tell their stories through photography.

Table of Contents

Introduction viii

Part 1 Beginner's Photography Class 1

Chapter 1 Camera and Photo Basics 3

Part 2 Becoming a Photographer 25

Chapter 2 Framing 27

Activities

Picture It! Vertical and Horizontal Framing 32

Picture It! Natural Frames 34

Picture It! Perspective 36

Picture It! Fill the Frame 38

Picture It! Backgrounds 40

Picture It! Negative Space 42

Chapter 3 Composition 45

Activities

Picture It! Composing Your Subject 50

Picture It! Thinking about Space: Foreground, Middle Ground, and Background 52

Picture It! Distance 54

Picture It! Centered and Not Centered 56

Picture It! Symmetry 58

Picture It! Small Objects 60

Chapter 4 Lighting 63

Activities

Picture It! Using Natural Light 70

Picture It! Photographing in Low Light 72

Picture It! Composing with Shadows 74

Picture It! Capturing a Rainy Day 76

Picture It! Silhouettes 78

Picture It! Window Light 80

Chapter 5 Depth and Dimension 83

Activities

Picture It! Using Light to Create Depth and Dimension 88

Picture It! Shape versus Form: Dimension Matters 90

Picture It! Framing to Add Perspective 92

Picture It! Capturing Depth 94

Picture It! Capturing Dimension 96

Picture It! Creating a Shallow Depth of Field 98

Chapter 6 Lines 101

Activities

Picture It! Vertical Lines 108

Picture It! Horizontal Lines 110

Picture It! Diagonal Lines 112

Picture It! Curved Lines 114

Picture It! Lines in Perspective 116

Picture It! Leading Lines 118

You're a Photographer! 121

Glossary 122

Resources 127

Editorial Reviews

Photography for Kids is the perfect way for any kid to take their passion for photography to the next level. JP is a master at breaking down the technical side of photography into easy-to-understand concepts that are now displayed in this fun and colorful book.” —Phil Ebiner, founder of VideoSchool.com

“Finally! An accessible and adventure-ready resource for kids to learn not only the basics of photography, but to learn how to self-express and document life as they see it. There is no one better equipped to lead this experience than JP! Working alongside youth worldwide for well over a decade, he is the seasoned expert who brings care, thoughtfulness, and an engaging and fun education style coupled with a deep understanding for how much impact can be made when kids are able to share their viewpoints with the world around them.” —Angela Popplewell, Co-founder of 100cameras

“The book is organized in a way that makes understanding photography easy for a child. It’s filled with fun exercises to ensure they stay engaged in learning the technicalities of what can be a challenging new skill to learn. A very well put together, fun, and educational book for kids interested in developing a creative skill. An absolute must for children who are interested or who don't even know they'd be interested in photography!” —Annie K. Lee

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