Online Photo Class for Elementary and Middle School Students
by Kristen Lisa Photography
This is a perfect class for anyone who is interested in learning how to take better photos with any camera you have, with no prior photography knowledge! You will learn to love photography in a fun way with different activities and assignments! The lesson is geared towards upper elementary and middle school students.
11:30AM (CT) via Zoom
2021
September 14th and 28th
October 12th and 26th
November 9th and 30th (fifth Tuesday)
December 14th
2022
February 15th
March 8th and 22nd
April 12th and 26th
May 10th and 24th
Hi, my name is Kristen! I am a family photographer based in Naperville, IL. I have taught photography to other photographers and moms, ESL students for a few years (I have a TESOL minor/certificate), and have taught children in various settings. I will be here every step of the way and will have a good time with the children!
If you want your child(ren) to do something fun and unique for your homeschooling this year, this class is it.
You can use this class for art or tech. Let’s have fun together!
What you will learn
How to take better pictures, regardless of equipment
How to practice taking photos with 12 different lessons
The basic history of photography and techniques to use
Basic composition camera skills
Class 1: Introduction
Welcoming everyone, go over the materials and class schedule, Introduction to Photography
Homework - Take a self-portrait, take a picture of objects that start with the first letter of your name
Class 2: Composition - tell a story (composition)
Homework - Take pictures of nature and plants
Class 3: Composition - tell a story (composition)
Homework - Make a photo journal for a week
Class 4: Introduction to Photography - lighting
Homework - Take pictures of animals / Bug’s eye view
Class 5: Introduction to Photography - lighting
Homework - Your favorite thing(s) - food, color, toy, friends
Class 6: What is Bokeh? Basic Editing
Homework - Family Tree Portraits
Class 1: Introduction to Photography (Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO)
Homework - A-Z find
Class 2: Introduction to Photography (Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO)
Homework - Be a Photojournalist - make a story
Class 3: Basic photography tips - what to do and what not to do
Homework- Take a self-portrait / Photo Scavenger Hunt
Class 4: Intermediate Editing
Homework - make a Shutterfly album with all the homework from this year
Send me your top three photos from this year for a slide show at the end
Class 5: Showcase all of your work!
Homework- make a Shutterfly album with all the homework from this year
Send me your top three photos from this year for a slide show at the end
Class 6: A slideshow of all the fun photos and share your photo album with a class
You will receive a certificate of completion at the end.
How much is the class?
It’s $5 for 30 minutes. I will be teaching six classes in one semester and six more in the next semester.
When does the class start?
The first week of September.
What if we don’t have a nice camera?
Don’t worry! This course is designed for kids who own an iPhone to a digital camera. Your kids can still learn amazing skills and learn how to have fun taking pictures. If you don’t know if you want to get a nice camera, then I recommend just using the iPhone for the first semester and get a nicer camera in the second semester.
How do I register for a class?
I’m glad you asked! You can pay me the full amount for the first semester to kristenlisaphotography@gmail.com ($30) via Zelle. Please write your email address on the note section with your name, so I can send you more information within a week.