Gone are the days when photography was an expensive affair. Professional photography is still expensive though. However, if your child shows interest in photography a simple mobile is the best way to give them a start. What’s more? You can delete the ones you don’t want.
Here are a few ways by which parents can encourage photography in kids –
- Take a walk with your child and allow them to take photos of little things they notice along the way: a beautiful flower or a sunset view.
- Get the child to connect with an expert in photography who can guide her/him into the different parts of photography.
- Let children explore light, shadows, colours and contrast with photography practice
- Occasions and festivals give great opportunity for kids to try out different kinds of pictures
- Instagram and Pinterest have great ideas for photography
- If your child is serious post their pictures with copyright on Pinterest to see how people react to them.
- Allow your child to enter photography contests and competitions.
- Photography exhibits are great places for children to learn different ways the photographers see their subjects
- Once the child gets interested see where their specialisation is; in terms of concepts or subjects they love to focus on
- Photographers are of various kinds – weddings, wildlife, portraits, landscapes etc. If your child is interested in pursuing it, explain to them the different career options.
Many times, parents think that children are too young to understand. You will be surprised that they are quick to grasp and learn. There are several courses online that teach about photography. You can check them out –
- YT Tutorial – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21cxZa0laOA
- Digital Photography Basics – https://kidscameraguide.com/photography-for-kids/
- 15 valuable lessons – https://expertphotography.com/photography-for-kids/
- Photography activities for kids – https://clickitupanotch.com/photography-for-kids/
- Udemy Course – https://www.udemy.com/course/photography-for-kids-online-course/
All these links and courses will help your kids and you to get the best of the photography ideas, tutorials and activities to engage with. While the best part is that it clicks with the child’s interest, it also helps parents and families to connect with each other and spend quality time together. Photography is a rewarding engagement.
