I mentioned last week that I spent time on Cape Cod with my parents and 10-year-old niece. I asked my niece if she enjoyed photography and if she wanted to learn to use a camera besides her phone. She did, so we brought two cameras with us on our outings. I showed her different aspects of photography as opportunities presented themselves.
At this spot, we worked on composition. We played with the rule of thirds and using leading lines. My shot above uses leading lines and her shot below uses the rule of thirds. When we were on our bikes, I taught her about shutter speed. I had her take photos of me speeding past her while she used various shutter speeds. She could see how the faster shutter speeds made crisp images and slower speeds created a blurred image of me riding by her. When we took photos of some flowers, I taught her how to create a shallow depth of field so the flower is in focus and the background is blurred.
Has she mastered these concepts? Not really. It was an introduction. But as any photographer will tell you, it takes time and repetition to learn to use these aspects of photography. And tons of practice. But it was an introduction that has spurred her interest.
You make a good teacher. At least she was exposed to using a camera creatively beside just a selfie.
Ha ha ha. You mean there is more than just selfies?
I could use some of those photography lessons myself!
It would be my pleasure.😊
You are the quintessential teacher, in photography as well as languages!
Thank you. I try. My Spanish tutor essentially told me kids don’t want a big lecture. They want to have fun.
Well, she had a fantastic teacher! And she did great.
Thank you, Lois. From both of us.
Wonderful! I think you’ve just inspired an up-and-coming photographer, and it sure sounds like you make an awesome teacher! 🙂
Thank you. We actually just set a date for another photo shoot. 😊
Oh good!
Look at you being the teacher! 🙂
Ha ha ha. Thanks Christy. Lesson 2 is coming up in July.
For a novice, those are really good photo shots! The Master Sinseh has done well and I am sure your niece will go on to hone her skills. Good job!
Thank you. Cheers
She has the best teacher and will learn so much from you! And it’s wonderful to know that she takes an interest in this art form because that’s what it is. 😊
Thank you so much. Cheers!