Photography for everybody: Introducing children to the wonderful hobby

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Photography is for everybody, including children. However, when introducing photography to kids, here are some important considerations.

Click and learn - Larry Moskowitz
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First off, have children use cameras that are not too expensive. Kids can get pretty excitable and may bounce up and down and drop the camera, which can be very unfortunate if they’re holding DSLR. Larry Moskowitz

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If the child is still too young, let them get used to pointing and shooting. A tried-and-tested tip: Have them take pictures of both still and moving objects.

It is a great idea to take the children out on a walk and have the camera handy. Start with the nearest park or receptive and safe open space. Allow the kid to look for interesting subjects. Let then find and experiment with vantage points. Larry Moskowitz

Finally, another activity to get children interested in photography is to bring them to a photo exhibit. Exhibits have a way of inspiring children and educating them in terms of what a good image should be like. Moreover, through exhibits, they can learn the different types of photography and see great examples of them. Larry Moskowitz.