Digital Cameras For Children and Teens

Testimonials

• 1You are so right about teaching children photography. I am amazed at the children I have worked with...they compose well, help with lighting. One even tried to understand a histogram. (These are children under 10!) My friend's son helped me set up the lighting for my last assignment shot. I even used one of his suggestions. - posted by Adelie
• 2Awesome, story! We as adults are way to serious, especially when we start trying to sell our images. I let my son play with our point and shoot to try and encourage him to be creative. Just maybe he might develop an interest in photography or other art. I think saying 'yes' is much better than saying 'no' when kids pick up a camera (provided it is not the new DSLR), wish someone had given me that opportunity at an earlier age. - posted by Chick
• 3I love to see children with cameras, as I have said before in other posts, I let my children use my camera. They do have their own point and shoot, but Mummy's is better. It's lovely to see the world as they see it.
• 4The other day I was teaching Patrick how to do a long exposure, playing adding light with a touch, In the end he sounded like a pro, turn this way, turn that way, I'll just add a little more flash. Not bad when you think he is only 6 - posted by Chime
• 5Better to shoot with a camera then with guns. I hope many of our contributors share their passion with not only their own children but others as well. You know just as kids get obsessed with video games adults too get obsessed with their own hobbies and interests. And where is the kid? Seperate rooms. Share your interests with a kid and all that may change and bring that child closer. "Share" is a powerful word and a wonderful tool. Photography is perfect for a child as it ever expanding, creative and productive. Mind stimulating, stirring the imagination. Put that kid behind the camera instead of in front of it now and then. -
• 6This is a beautiful story! I´m so happy that your nephew enjoys photographing, spends most of the time outdoor and forgot about the video games !!! Well done
• 7The first part of this sounds so familiar, what a brilliant idea! Wish your nephew luck in his new found interest, and thank you for sharing this. :)
• 8Children around the world are like this? Video games or watching TV is their greatest pleasure. . . . . . You have done well. We should let the children feel that they are more conducive to the growth of other things. Good luck! - posted by Anhong
• 9You are right, unfortunately, today children spend much time watching TV, playing videogames or pc games. Sometimes they need someone to teach them to do more, specially outdoor.