Extension Agent for 4-H
The photography project teaches youth how to capture their friends, family and important events through photography. Learn about basic and advanced film cameras, and/or digital cameras, and how to plan, compose, light and exhibit their photos, as well as advancing into wide-angle and telephoto lenses, filters, light meters and computer enhancement.
There is 4-H curriculum that can be purchased for anyone interested in the photography project. Here is a breakdown of what youth can learn at different levels:
Level 1:
Learn more about a camera and how it works
Learn basic photo composition
Organize a photo story
Learn to use simple automatic or digital camera
Level 2:
Learn shutter speeds and f-stops
Use the Rule of Thirds
Learn to capture a point in time
Level 3:
Use filters and special film
Learn how to use a light meter
Create still-life photos
