Digital Photography for Kids at NYFA
Our 2-week online camps challenge kids to bring their stories to life. Students work hands-on with their own digital cameras, such as an iPhone, and learn how to compose, direct, light and edit for quality images.
Program Description
Camp Name: 2-Week Kids Photography Camp – Online
In the first week, campers create a short silent continuity film, and in the second week, students build upon their knowledge to create a film of greater complexity, to be viewed at their end of camp screening.
Class Descriptions
Imaging – Students will learn Lightroom, including the library, develop and web modules
Photo 1 – Camera basics, elements of exposure, and composition rules will be explored. Each week will explore a different genre of photography including, camera basics, documentary, iphoneography.
Photo Games – Students will explore different shooting ideas in a fun and fast paced environment.
Campers will leave the program with:
- Understanding of archiving, and organizing image files.
- Understanding of image processing, camera operation and elements of exposure.
- NYFA flash drive with portfolios/stories of explorations in different genres of photography.
To learn more about NYFA’s summer camps, see the NYFA Camp Brochure.
This is an online camp and students attend virtually. For the best experience, we recommend that students have a strong, reliable internet connection, as well as a quiet place to work.
