Children's Photography Project

[NancyB]

It has occurred to me that quite a few of us have children who have shown an interest in photography, my son included.  So, I propose we start a project, wherein any of our children who take any photos can post them, and show others what they've done.  I think it would be fun for the kids and interesting for the adults, it would give us a chance to see through their eyes.

Of course there would be no digital allowed, strictly classics or near-classics.

Craig, it's your site;  what do you think?

Nancy

[NicolasD]

Hmmm... good idea, but I don't see why digital should be prohibited : first, it's not a classic cameras forum ; second, digital is great for parents who wish they teached their kids how to make a good shot from time to time, but who are not Mr and Mrs Goldfinger.

My 8 years old son has taken some not too bad things, but they're digital pictures - I'm not ready to loan my Contax IIa to him yet  :?

[nelsonfoto]

Nancy, I say the concept is fine. I do disagree with the classics-only idea, however. I think kids should be encouraged to shoot anything they can get their hands on, regardless of format.

[NancyB]

OK, OK, I guess the no digital rule was a bad idea.  Aside from that, I still think it will be fun, no?

Nancy

[nelsonfoto]

I all for it. Start it in the Community Projects forum.

[Ronald Bishop]

I started this with a couple of my Grandaughters in high school, and also a Cub Scout thing with a Grandson. I offered the Scouts some P&Ss.
    The high school classes went well. The Cubs didn't go that well. They leaned to Dig. I guess to see immediate results. I can understand this.
   The  High school furnished B&W film, plus some really beat up Rebels.
I offered to let my girls use a couple of mine but the teacher said no as he didn't want to be responsible for my gear. I think he was just backing off because he didn't know squat about cameras.
    I was going to let them use a Ricoh and an A-1 Canon. Both are in good working condition but with rough exteriors.

 Cheers

 Ron B

  BTW -- Both my Grandkids use my Nicon 4300. No film cameras for them, and I'll have to admit, I'm saving money, but I hope they realize , pictures are pictures, but photographs are forever.

[sandeha]

My opinion ... fwiw ... a kid's korner sounds like a truly great idea.  

But no digi?  That won't swim.  Can't be ...  

I used to hold photography groups at the last school and college where I worked.  The 18-22 yr-old group were passionately into film; one of them even turned up with a mouldy AE-1.  But the 14-16 group all had digis.

[nelsonfoto]

The new forum is active. Put whatever related items you wish to there.