For this digital photography challenge for kids, I asked her to capture images on the camera to represent ZERO.
Her response…
“Ummm, that’s impossible. How can you photograph zero?”
I just smiled, shrugged my shoulders, and handed her the camera.
The Zero Digital Photography Challenge:
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Here are some of her digital photography shots for the zero photography challenge.
Extending the Zero Digital Photography Challenge:
Our next project is learning how to put the photos together for a photo book using Shutterfly! She selected the American Girl template.
I helped her to upload her favorite photos on the site and selected an easy to work with page layout.
One picture and one sentence.
This will then add some vocabulary and writing into the technology activity. After she is done, we will go back and edit the sentences for grammar and strengthen the vocabulary.
Here is how the book looks in the first stages in Shutterfly editor:
Why I love Shutterfly
Shutterfly is my families go-to site for making photo books, holiday cards, and pictures. If you sign up for their e-mails, the will send AMAZING coupons too!
I’ve tried several other chains and products, but have been happiest with Shutterfly’s cost and quality. It is also nice that I can work on the photo projects at home when it is convenient, compared to using a photo booth at a store.
WARNING: Photo books take TIME to complete, but Shutterfly’s layouts are cute and easy to customize.
My only disappointment is that the shipping costs are high. Just be prepared to spend $ on shipping!
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Very fun challenge! Finding ways to show zero efinitely gets the wheels turning for kids AND adults.
Thanks Anne! It was neat to see her "light blulb" go on after the first idea. Then, for the next few days she would randomly say – "This would make a great zero photograph." It sure required some out of the box thinking!
Oh what a neat idea! My son is really interested in photography too. (Probably because I'm always taking photos!)
I actually wrote a blog post with some of his photos. Warning: he's only four. http://glimmersnaps.com/photography-kids/
It never occurred to me to give him a challenge. I'm so going to try this tomorrow. Maybe something a little easier than zero…
Thanks Glimmersnaps for stopping by. Giving challenges helps kids focus and encourages creative thinking. It's hard with 4 year olds because they are learning how to master the cameras, but some can definately do challenges, try a color or a number first. Ie) Photos of RED only! See what he can find!
LOVE this! So smart of you AND her!
What a fun idea. And your daughter’s photographs are actually great! Really impressive for an 8 year old.