Manual DSLR Photography 202: Genres and Styles (Ages 9–12)

This course for young photographers builds on technical manual-camera skills to explore different photographic genres and styles. Students learn how technical choices support creative goals, study historical and contemporary practitioners, and complete a final project demonstrating genre-specific techniques and storytelling.

Materials needed:

All learners will need:

#1 A DSLR camera, or other camera with a manual exposure mode to adjust the settings for aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. (Make sure you have a memory card and battery + charger, too.) Learners should *already* know how to use that mode, and have significant experience working on manual mode in dynamic lighting situations (more details in the class description).

#2 The means to upload the photos to a computer, tablet, or cellphone with an internet connection and web browser. For example, with a cable for the camera or a memory card reader. Please make sure your learner can upload photos to the device prior to class, so they are ready to complete your projects and focus on learning how to use their camera.