Most important lessons for a 13Y.O. to learn
Jan 10, 2013 21:49:45 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
Here is a very good basic beginner site that I recommend to people.
http://digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-tips-for-beginners
http://digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-tips-for-beginners
Jan 10, 2013 23:12:16 #
encourage him to shoot what he loves. He loves baseball take him to a game. He loves cars, take him to a car lot that specialises in classics, or take him to a car show. When you shoot what you are PASSIONATE about, it turns into a lifetime hobby and for some lucky few it becomes a carear.
Jan 10, 2013 23:14:52 #
sinatraman wrote:
Excellent suggestion.encourage him to shoot what he loves. He loves baseball take him to a game. He loves cars, take him to a car lot that specializes in classics, or take him to a car show. When you shoot what you are PASSIONATE about, it turns into a lifetime hobby and for some lucky few it becomes a career.
Jan 11, 2013 06:26:44 #
My 12 year old wasn't interested in photography at all until she couldn't decide on a topic for her science fair. We talked about Aperture, ISO and Shutter speed and she did decided on that as her project topic - showing examples of how each affect exposure. Since then she's interested in the things I constantly read about photography. It was a really positive experience for her and she came in 4th place!
Expose him to great photographers and cool ideas - a boy his age will be thrilled with Forced Prospective photography I'd bet. That will get his creativity going and he will learn the 'rules' along the way.
What a great dad you are! He'll never forget your time together.
Expose him to great photographers and cool ideas - a boy his age will be thrilled with Forced Prospective photography I'd bet. That will get his creativity going and he will learn the 'rules' along the way.
What a great dad you are! He'll never forget your time together.
Jan 11, 2013 06:27:18 #
My Dad used to take me to the dump and shoot rats too. This was a couple of years ago in small town, Avenal, California
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Jan 11, 2013 07:47:00 #
Sixty years ago I was given a camera that turned into a life long obsession. Excellent suggestion.
sinatraman wrote:
encourage him to shoot what he loves. He loves baseball take him to a game. He loves cars, take him to a car lot that specialises in classics, or take him to a car show. When you shoot what you are PASSIONATE about, it turns into a lifetime hobby and for some lucky few it becomes a carear.
Me 60 years ago.
Jan 11, 2013 07:53:48 #
Take as many pictures as you can and study the results. Experiment, I believe trial and error are the best ways to make something become second nature. You have to develop (no pun intended) your instincts, eventually they will take over.
Jan 11, 2013 08:11:22 #
Buy him/her a subscription to a good photography magazine, then take him/her fishing.
Jan 11, 2013 08:13:36 #
Jan 11, 2013 08:31:31 #
Tman
Loc: Texas
Got our oldest granddaughter (11yrs) the same thing for Christmas. She had been showing a strong interst in photography and I was amazed at what she could do with her parents digital. Granted she doesnt really understand the DOF, ISO etc issues at this time so she remains on full auto for right now. Our "agreement" was if Santa was to bring her a camera she had to work with me as to what all the functions do; just taking small steps at a time. Every few days or so I make a list of items (about 2-3) to cover but she first has to go over items covered previously to show me she understood what they do and how (if any) they work together. Trying to keep it in small amounts so as not to discourage her on all this. So far she is doing great; I figure if it keeps going like this she can show gandpaw how to use his Canon 5D!!
Good luck.
Good luck.
Jan 11, 2013 08:34:41 #
What was i big help for me was watching on you tube. Easyexposures series of videos. I think there are 22 videos. There are other great videos that may only be 3-5 minutes on a related subject. It is a great reinforcement
Jan 11, 2013 09:07:03 #
djb663
Loc: Massachusetts
There are many great suggestions here. However, no one has mentioned basic camera care. You got him two lenses, explain the importance of being indoors away from dust if at all possible when changing them. Keeping the camera and lenses clean. I guess just general equipment respect which may be foreign to a 13 y.o.
Other than that just have him experiment and find his own style. Things can look alot different on a print or monitor than they do in the viewfinder.
Other than that just have him experiment and find his own style. Things can look alot different on a print or monitor than they do in the viewfinder.
Jan 11, 2013 09:19:05 #
2500HD
Loc: Altavista, Virginia
SharpShooter wrote:
He is only 13. He has years to get technical. Above all, it should be FUN for him. Let him see through the eyes of a 13 year old, not yours!
See if his JHS has a yearbook/newspaper class. Give him the freedom he needs. If he's gonna run with it, he is gonna run with it. Try to involve one of his friends, even if you have to supply the camera. Otherwise photography can be a pretty lonely pursuit.
Good luck
See if his JHS has a yearbook/newspaper class. Give him the freedom he needs. If he's gonna run with it, he is gonna run with it. Try to involve one of his friends, even if you have to supply the camera. Otherwise photography can be a pretty lonely pursuit.
Good luck
I couldn't agree more. His eyes, his interests , his creativity,,,your encouragement to see things from different angles, different views ,,,etc.
The tech aspects of the camera and beginning to understand and predict light all comes with practice . Mistakes must be made in order to learn.
Jan 11, 2013 09:26:40 #
Join a photo club and get him into some competitions. If he does well he will strive to improve and might get a prize or ribbon.
Jan 11, 2013 09:37:03 #
I used to teach my high school photo students two "photo-laws". Tell him that photography is the art of exclusion; that is, don't weaken the image by including too much of the scene's surroundings, and to be as aware of the frame within which the image is captured, as the subjects of the shot. When one is aware of the frame, one's natural sense of design will come into play and tend to produce a pleasing composition.
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