Comments on: 13 Lessons to Teach Your Child About Digital Photography

By: Mel

Mel — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:25:59 +0000

“Get in close” is one of the most important principles that will improve anyone’s photography I think. Excellent article by the way.
Here I put some general advices that I know of, some may find helpful I hope:
http://dslrpassion.com/blog/59-blog/145-best-advices-about-photography.html

By: Kasie

Kasie — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:01:49 +0000

I love this. thank you. My 13 & 8 yr old are both getting new digital cameras for Christmas this year. I’ll be sure to reference this article again!

By: Sherrie Rosen

Sherrie Rosen — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:31:47 +0000

I go to our local cemetery to take pictures of headstones to put on the memorials that I have created for Findagrave. My Great-Granddaughter spends her summer and school vacations with me . I have given her my previous digital camera for her use and I take her to the cemetery with me. We started her out with a kiddie camera but that was not worth the trouble. I tell her she may take photos of anything she likes and as many as she wants. She is nine and we have been doing this for several years. It is interesting to see how she has progressed and what kind of shots she takes. We look at them on the computer later. She takes pictures of some of the headstones, flowers, sticks, me taking my pictures, etc. Her composition and her close ups are pretty good and her variety is amazing. She likes to think outside the box as most kids like to do and that makes for interesting pictures. All along I have offered her tips for her to try to take better pictures or answered her question instead of trying to tell her how she should do it. That has kept her interest and love for photography and she is still learning.

By: Darlene

Darlene — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:05:37 +0000

I learned that the kiddie cameras are frustrating. My little girl saved up almost $40 for one of those tuff things & expected to get shots like mom…. We gave up on the tiny screen and blurry shots, and instead, I teach her how to use my smaller nikon. It’s so neat to see the world thru her eyes. She thinks of different angles than I do, and wants to take interesting pics of things like smoke from a beautiful candle blown out. Now my son is starting to take pics, because he sees the images right there, and gets some cool angles of his toys, using lamps for lighting. They are 7 & 8 now, so I can use some of these right now and continue to teach more as we go. The tips are perfect!

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:50:55 +0000

I let my 3 year old use my DSLR to the fear of other family members. But I’ve found that he treats it very well and holds it like Daddy does and just enjoys taking and looking at his “work”. Like a previous poster, I won’t be going over too many of these rules, I’ll wait a few years or so, before I bore him with talk of the rule of thirds.

By: Diane Abell

Diane Abell — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:16:23 +0000

Excellent article. I just led a workshop this past weekend on the Basics of Nature Photography, and my presentation was amazingly similar to what you presented here. With regard to taking lots of shots, I tell people that since we are no longer having to deal with film and such, take lots and LOTS of shots. When you do, and if you’re paying attention to your camera settings, two things will happen: 1) you’ll invariably get better and better, and 2) throw enough sh*t at the wall, and something’s gotta stick.

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:26:14 +0000

While I agree that rules are importanat, I won’t be following these for quite a while. My 4-year old daughter loved taking pitcures with my old Sony. She takes pictures of everything! I’m afraid if I start beating her up about composition and “the rule of thirds”, it’ll feel too much like work. Later on, when she asks me how to take better pictures, we’ll cover the rules. But for now, she’s having fun and that’s REALLY what its all about…isn’t it?

By: barbara

barbara — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:47:19 +0000

thank you!

By: Ned Gwinner

Ned Gwinner — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:26:35 +0000

Great advice and very informative. I was given my first camera ( Kodak Instamatic ) at age 8 and promtly told that I was going to pay for all film and processing. That was my first lesson in photography and economics rolled into one life long pursuit of happiness that included 600 weddings and millions of images and experiences that will never be forgotten. I have passed the torch along the way when permitted by inquisitive youth of all ages. I feel blessed that my parents gave me a vocation that will be passed on to many generations to come. Thank you for allowing me to express my thoughts on this subject.

By: Preston Barrows

Preston Barrows — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:38:38 +0000

There are some wonderful lessons here. Many of them apply to every aspect of life not just photography. I have some young children that are just getting old enough to start introducing them to my love of photography. Many of the ideas you have shared here will help me teach them I am sure!