BIG NEWS: New intro photography curriculum for kids now available

Lately I've been frustrated trying to find a photography course for my elementary-aged kids that doesn't underestimate their abilities or introduce concepts at a high-school or college level. So this summer I sat down and wrote the intro photography course I wish I could have taken as a kid when I got my first camera at age 7.

I'm thrilled to share this course with you now. It's called: "Documenting Your World Through Photography: An Introductory Course for Elementary and Middle Schoolers." You can purchase the 85-page downloadable PDF here. (Use code SNAP15 to get 15% off through 8/15/18.)

But first let me explain why this class should be an important feature of your curriculum.

HOW DOES PHOTOGRAPHY BENEFIT THE DEVELOPING MIND?

As a photographer and writer, I believe there is something profound in bearing witness to the joy and pain in others’ lives, to the beautiful and mundane in this world. 
 
To quiet your body and mind, to observe what is in front of you, to learn how to find the thread of a story, to document it from a unique perspective, to transform it into something extraordinary—these are some of the most essential life skills we can teach our children.
 
Why? Because effective storytelling is what propels us through life. It doesn’t matter what particular careers we pursue; college essays, job applications, grant proposals, social media marketing—they all force us to weave engaging stories to convince our audience to feel a certain way.
 
Storytelling matters. While I hope your children grow to enjoy photography as an artistic expression, I’ll tell you right now: they don’t need to become professional photographers to benefit greatly from learning how to look closely, to document life, and to communicate more effectively. The basic photography skills your children will gain from working through this course are the building blocks of an artist, but they are also transferrable to other forms of storytelling the world will expect your children to master along the way.

Your children don’t have to wait to learn photography fundamentals until they can handle a high school or college photography course that requires thousands of dollars of equipment and the ability to understand the relationships between shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Meet them at their level and help them get started with this course. They can start building their foundational skills now.

​Now for some details about the course.

COURSE INFORMATION

Students will first familiarize themselves with the camera they'll be using, then learn some basics about light, composition, and perspective before moving on to experiment with a few genres of photography. Next they'll learn about storytelling through photography. They'll wrap up the course by creating their own photo series.

You do NOT need a fancy DSLR camera to take this course; you just need a mobile phone camera or a basic point-and-shoot.

You do NOT need photography experience to teach this course. (And even if you are a professional photographer, the course will help you break down concepts into digestible bits for your kids in ways you may not have considered.)

Course details:

• 85-page downloadable PDF
• Nine lessons, each comprised of one lecture and four related activities
• High-resolution, high-quality photo examples from my personal portfolio to illustrate concepts
• Tips for teaching the course, whether you're a non-photographer or a professional
• Pacing guide to help you set a lesson schedule regardless of whether your kids are on a traditional or year-round calendar
• Course and lesson hashtags to share work on social media and create a photography community
• Appropriate for homeschools, co-ops, classrooms, and families looking to supplement traditional education

Ready to get started? You can purchase the course here. (Use code SNAP15 to get 15% off through 8/15/18.)

Questions? Jot me an email.