Learn to use photographic equipment and take and/or develop photographs. 

Activities in each level focus in four main areas: Equipment, Lighting, Composition, and Skill Building. Recommended for grades 5 – 12.

So, what’s new in the revised manuals? Technology! The books have been updated to reflect changing technology, such as moving from film to digital photography. Cell phones, a common camera for many people, are featured. Other enhancements include digital photo editing as well as online photo storage and sharing.

Our office has 3 DSLR cameras members can check out to use for their project if they do not have access to one. Please contact us for more details. 

Unit 1 – Level 1:

Photography Basics – is a beginning level book for the study of photography. Activities cover four main areas: Equipment, Lighting, Composition, and Skill Building. Topics include Flash, black & white photography, and taking selfies!

Unit 2 – Level 2:

Next Level Photography – Activities build on the four main areas from Level 1 (Equipment, Lighting, Composition and Skill Building) and include topics such as the Rule of Thirds, Selecting a Lens, and Panorama.

Unit 3 – Level 3:

Mastering Photography – is an advanced level book for a serious study of photography. Activities build on the four main areas from Levels 1 and 2 (Equipment, Lighting, Composition, and Skill Building) and include topics such as Smartphone Exposure Tips, Low Light Challenges, and Studio Portraits.