Picture This

Teaches children the basics of photography. This book does just that and much more to help readers understand what they are doing when they point and click a camera. Children will learn how to hold a camera, load film, determine what type of film to use, and frame photographs. In an age appropriate and interesting way, readers are given step-by-step instructions with illustrations to help them get comfortable using a camera, and then using it in different ways. In addition, the text includes ideas for fun photography projects. Children are encouraged to express themselves through photography. After readers get comfortable holding and loading a camera, the book provides exercises on composition and using light and shadow. There are sections about action shots, optical illusions, creating a journal, and more.