Tips For Teaching a Kids Photography Club
(photo by Mona Naem Photography)
Have you ever wanted to teach photography to kids, but the thought of it was intimidating to you? Ease into it by hosting a kids photography club
Below are my top three tips for Teaching a Kids Photography Club based on my own experience:
1. Keep the Photography Lessons Short & Simple
After a long day of sitting at a desk in the classroom, kids attention spans will be short.
Keep your entire club meeting to around 30-45 minutes. Divide the class into three parts (review the prior week's topic, introduce a new topic, have a photo shooting or sharing time). Each part will last around 10-15 minutes.
Remember to keep the topics short and concise. For example, don't teach exposure all in one setting. Start with aperture during one club meeting, then shutter speed, then ISO.
If you want some done-for-you lessons to save time so you don't have to re-invent the wheel, I've put everything together in this Kids Photography Curriculum Bundle.
2. Limit the Photography Club Size
Limit the club size to no more than 10-12 kids. This way you can get to know them better and have an easier time remembering their names.
Plus, if you do decide to have a photo share time at the end of each club meeting, this will ensure you have enough time for everyone to share.
3. Include Fun Activities & Worksheets
Keep it fun by incorporating games and activities to teach the material. You can find some games and activity sheets included in the Basic Digital Photography for Kids Curriculum.
Teach a Kids Photography with this Lesson Kit ONLY $99 $59 with code KIDS59
Teach a Kids Photography with this Lesson Kit ONLY $99 $59 with code KIDS59
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"I taught the Kids Photography Camp and charged $200 per child."
-Jenny L
In this photography for kids curriculum, you have everything you need to get started teaching photography to kids.
What You Get:
Cover curriculum page 8.5x11 (layered .psd) so you can add your logo
15 lesson pages created specifically for kids ages 8-12.
Topics include: History of Photography, Photographer's Toolkit, Exposure (ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture), White Balance, Basic Settings, Composition (Subject/Focal Point, Rule of Thirds, Framing, Perspective, Leading Lines, Angles), Basic Lighting (Natural Lighting, Artificial Lighting, Flash), Basic Posing, Careers in Photography.
All text and photos for you to use.
Lessons come in layered .psd files giving you the option to customize text or photos as you wish.
Basic instructions to edit layered lesson plans in Photoshop with list of fonts used.
Lesson Plans
Three activity sheets.
An attendance chart to track weekly attendance.
Instructor notes outlining ideas for games and activities.
Photographer badge template.
"3 Kings" card game templates
"Memory" card game templates
Matching PowerPoint Presentation
Certificate of Completion Template
Retail Price:
Your Price:
with code KIDS59
You Save:
"I taught the Kids Photography Camp and charged $200 per child."
-Jenny L
In this photography for kids curriculum, you have everything you need to get started teaching photography to kids.
What You Get:
Cover curriculum page 8.5x11 (layered .psd) so you can add your logo
15 lesson pages created specifically for kids ages 8-12.
Topics include: History of Photography, Photographer's Toolkit, Exposure (ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture), White Balance, Basic Settings, Composition (Subject/Focal Point, Rule of Thirds, Framing, Perspective, Leading Lines, Angles), Basic Lighting (Natural Lighting, Artificial Lighting, Flash), Basic Posing, Careers in Photography.
All text and photos for you to use.
Lessons come in layered .psd files giving you the option to customize text or photos as you wish.
Basic instructions to edit layered lesson plans in Photoshop with list of fonts used.
Lesson Plans
Three activity sheets.
An attendance chart to track weekly attendance.
Instructor notes outlining ideas for games and activities.
Photographer badge template.
"3 Kings" card game templates
"Memory" card game templates
Matching PowerPoint Presentation
Certificate of Completion Template
Sample Lessons & Activity Sheets
Printable lessons cover the topics of History of Photography, Photographer's Toolkit, Exposure White Balance, Basic Settings, Composition, Basic Lighting, Basic Posing, and Careers in Photography.
You can split the lessons into 10 sections to span an approx. 45 minute 10 week course... or you could double up and create a 5 day session to span a summer camp, spring break or fall break camp.
Lessons come in layered .psd format for you to edit text & images as you wish. Also included are 3 activity sheets, an attendance chart, instructor notes, basic instructions for Photoshop and a list of fonts used.
Get this bundle for $99 $59 with code KIDS59
Use this curriculum bundle to teach:
Kids photography at an after school kids club,
A homeschool co-op class
A kids photography camp
Or even your own kids!
Here's what's included:
16 Pages of layered .psd lesson files
Basic instructions to edit in Photoshop
List of fonts used
Lesson Plans & Attendance Tracker
Set of three activity sheets
Photographer badge template.
Card game templates
Certificate of Completion Template
Instructor notes outlining ideas for games
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The curriculum covers exactly what I need for my Basic Digital Photography workshop and has now prompted me to branch out into new worlds with teaching photography to children. I have found that not only do I love taking pictures and creating beautiful images, but that I love teaching others how to do the same!
Cindy J. - Reflections Photography
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“I just did this camp and wrapped up yesterday. It was a huge hit! The kids learned so much and had a blast!”
- Deni.
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“I taught the kids photo camp and I charged $200 per child for a 10 week program, once a week for 45 min-1 hr. I added two extra weeks so they could do their own projects. We did a gallery show on the last day and invited parents.”
- Jenny
Get this bundle for $99 $59 with code KIDS59
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Days
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Hours
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"I taught the Kids Photography Camp and charged $200 per child."
-Jenny L
In this photography for kids curriculum, you have everything you need to get started teaching photography to kids.
What You Get:
Cover curriculum page 8.5x11 (layered .psd) so you can add your logo
15 lesson pages created specifically for kids ages 8-12.
Topics include: History of Photography, Photographer's Toolkit, Exposure (ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture), White Balance, Basic Settings, Composition (Subject/Focal Point, Rule of Thirds, Framing, Perspective, Leading Lines, Angles), Basic Lighting (Natural Lighting, Artificial Lighting, Flash), Basic Posing, Careers in Photography.
All text and photos for you to use.
Lessons come in layered .psd files giving you the option to customize text or photos as you wish.
Basic instructions to edit layered lesson plans in Photoshop with list of fonts used.
Lesson Plans
Three activity sheets.
An attendance chart to track weekly attendance.
Instructor notes outlining ideas for games and activities.
Photographer badge template.
"3 Kings" card game templates
"Memory" card game templates
Matching PowerPoint Presentation
Certificate of Completion Template
Retail Price:
Your Price:
with code KIDS59
You Save:
"I taught the Kids Photography Camp and charged $200 per child."
-Jenny L
In this photography for kids curriculum, you have everything you need to get started teaching photography to kids.
What You Get:
Cover curriculum page 8.5x11 (layered .psd) so you can add your logo
15 lesson pages created specifically for kids ages 8-12.
Topics include: History of Photography, Photographer's Toolkit, Exposure (ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture), White Balance, Basic Settings, Composition (Subject/Focal Point, Rule of Thirds, Framing, Perspective, Leading Lines, Angles), Basic Lighting (Natural Lighting, Artificial Lighting, Flash), Basic Posing, Careers in Photography.
All text and photos for you to use.
Lessons come in layered .psd files giving you the option to customize text or photos as you wish.
Basic instructions to edit layered lesson plans in Photoshop with list of fonts used.
Lesson Plans
Three activity sheets.
An attendance chart to track weekly attendance.
Instructor notes outlining ideas for games and activities.
Photographer badge template.
"3 Kings" card game templates
"Memory" card game templates
Matching PowerPoint Presentation
Certificate of Completion Template
Lesson Pages & Teacher Notes
Set of 16 layered .psd lesson pages (including cover)
Teaching Notes
Lesson Plans
Instructions for Games
Card Game Template (Three Kings)
Designed to match seamlessly within the curriculum
A fun way for kids to learn ISO, shutter speed, aperture
Includes 30 layered .psd files
Basic game instructions and instructions for printing
Get this bundle for $99 $59 with code KIDS59
Photographer Badge Template
Kids will love having their own "photographer" badge. Plus, it helps you remember their names! :). Instructions included with purchase on how to print these on your home printer or have them professionally printed.
Memory Card Game
Set of 20 card templates (10 matching pairs) featuring photographer tools of the trade
Basic Instructions to prepare files for printing
Basic instructions for the game
Sample Activity Sheets
Set of three activity sheets
Attendance sheet to keep track of attendance
Certificate of Completion template when kids finish the class
Get this bundle for $99 $59 with code KIDS59
- 00
Days
- 00
Hours
- 00
Minutes
- 00
Seconds
"I taught the Kids Photography Camp and charged $200 per child."
-Jenny L
In this photography for kids curriculum, you have everything you need to get started teaching photography to kids.
What You Get:
Cover curriculum page 8.5x11 (layered .psd) so you can add your logo
15 lesson pages created specifically for kids ages 8-12.
Topics include: History of Photography, Photographer's Toolkit, Exposure (ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture), White Balance, Basic Settings, Composition (Subject/Focal Point, Rule of Thirds, Framing, Perspective, Leading Lines, Angles), Basic Lighting (Natural Lighting, Artificial Lighting, Flash), Basic Posing, Careers in Photography.
All text and photos for you to use.
Lessons come in layered .psd files giving you the option to customize text or photos as you wish.
Basic instructions to edit layered lesson plans in Photoshop with list of fonts used.
Lesson Plans
Three activity sheets.
An attendance chart to track weekly attendance.
Instructor notes outlining ideas for games and activities.
Photographer badge template.
"3 Kings" card game templates
"Memory" card game templates
Matching PowerPoint Presentation
Certificate of Completion Template
Retail Price:
Your Price:
with code KIDS59
You Save:
"I taught the Kids Photography Camp and charged $200 per child."
-Jenny L
In this photography for kids curriculum, you have everything you need to get started teaching photography to kids.
What You Get:
Cover curriculum page 8.5x11 (layered .psd) so you can add your logo
15 lesson pages created specifically for kids ages 8-12.
Topics include: History of Photography, Photographer's Toolkit, Exposure (ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture), White Balance, Basic Settings, Composition (Subject/Focal Point, Rule of Thirds, Framing, Perspective, Leading Lines, Angles), Basic Lighting (Natural Lighting, Artificial Lighting, Flash), Basic Posing, Careers in Photography.
All text and photos for you to use.
Lessons come in layered .psd files giving you the option to customize text or photos as you wish.
Basic instructions to edit layered lesson plans in Photoshop with list of fonts used.
Lesson Plans
Three activity sheets.
An attendance chart to track weekly attendance.
Instructor notes outlining ideas for games and activities.
Photographer badge template.
"3 Kings" card game templates
"Memory" card game templates
Matching PowerPoint Presentation
Certificate of Completion Template
FAQs
Some ideas for locations include your home studio, a co-op studio, civic center, recreation center, YMCA, other schools, or even at a park. You can also use it to teach an online class within a 50 mile radius of your home or studio.
You can make it whatever time frame you would like. For example you could host a 5 day camp over summer or winter break for 2 hours a day, a 2 day camp for 5 hours a day or an 8-week kids photography camp or photography club for 1 hour each week.
You can choose to make this a requirement if you'd like, but you want to make sure you aren't discouraging someone who can't afford a DSLR. Plus, many times parents won't want to invest in a DSLR until they know their child is more serious. The kids can learn with a point-and-shoot camera just as well and even their own phones. You can bring your own DSLR and gear in for show and tell.
I recommend if you're just starting out to start small. I would keep them around 8-10 kids. If you want more than this make sure you have an additional adult to help out.
Anywhere from to . It all depends on your market and the length of the camp. Remember, you can make your money back from the Kids Photography Camp lessons with your very first student!
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