Photo Fun!(damentals)

Online Photo Class for Elementary and Middle School Students

by Kristen Lisa Photography

Family Photographer posing for a photo

Who is it for?

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.

Class Schedule 2021-2022

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

Why Me?

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!

Introducing Photo Fun!(damentals)

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's Inside the Class

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

First Semester

Beginner Photography Class

 

 

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

Homeschool online photo class
Homeschool online photo class

Second Semester

Intermediate Photography Class

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAQ

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.

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