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Fun Journey through the World of Photography

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Overview

If you have a passion for capturing moments and are interested in exploring photography as a hobby or career, this class is designed for you. Throughout the year, students will delve into the intricacies of their chosen camera while exploring a variety of photography genres through weekly challenges. From portrait to product, event to nature, architectural, and beyond, students will develop their skills and creativity in capturing diverse subjects.

Journey through the world of Photography

Weeks 1–5: Photography Foundations

  • Week 1: Intro to Photography

  • Week 2: DSLR Basics & Exposure Triangle

  • Week 3: Composition & Framing

  • Week 4: Lighting Basics

  • Week 5: Kahoot Review #1

Weeks 6–10: People & Places

  • Week 6: Portrait Photography

  • Week 7: Landscape Photography

  • Week 8: Kahoot Review #2

  • Week 9: Wildlife Photography

  • Week 10: Street Photography

Weeks 11–15: Close-ups & Objects

  • Week 11: Kahoot Review #3

  • Week 12: Macro Photography

  • Week 13: Still Life Photography

  • Week 14: Kahoot Review #4

  • Week 15: Product Photography

Weeks 16–20: Stories & Structures

  • Week 16: Editorial Photography

  • Week 17: Kahoot Review #5

  • Week 18: Architecture Photography

  • Week 19: Photojournalism

  • Week 20: Kahoot Review #6

Weeks 21–25: Creative Experiments

  • Week 21: Light Painting

  • Week 22: Abstract/Experimental Photography

  • Week 23: Kahoot Review #7

  • Week 24: Event Photography

  • Week 25: Sports/Action Photography

Weeks 26–30: Portfolio & Showcase

  • Week 26: Portfolio Planning

  • Week 27: Editing Basics

  • Week 28: Kahoot Review #8

  • Week 29: Final Project Assembly

  • Week 30: Showcase & Celebration

Class Lessons

Week 6: Photography

by | October 6, 2025 | Creative Fun with Photography | 0 Comments

Portrait PhotographyBy the end of this lesson, you will: Understand the basics of portrait photography and why it’s different from snapshots. Learn about posing, backgrounds, and lighting for portraits. Practice taking portraits with natural light. Scripture “So God...
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Week 5: Photography

by | October 1, 2025 | Creative Fun with Photography | 0 Comments

KahootScripture  Proverbs 4:7 – “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” Learning the basics in photography is like building a foundation — you can’t grow in skill without mastering the basics.Course...
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Week 4: Photography

by | September 24, 2025 | Creative Fun with Photography | 0 Comments

Lighting & Natural Light PhotographyBy the end of this lesson, you will: Understand the role of light in photography.  Learn the differences between hard light and soft light. Experiment with natural light at different times and angles. Scripture John 8:12 – “I am...
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Week 3: Photography

by | September 17, 2025 | Creative Fun with Photography | 0 Comments

Composition & FramingBy the end of this lesson, you will: Understand the importance of composition in photography.   Learn and apply the Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Framing, and Negative Space. Take photos using at least 3 different composition techniques....
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Week 2: Photography

by | September 10, 2025 | Creative Fun with Photography | 0 Comments

DSLR Basics & Exposure TriangleScripture James 1:17 – “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.” Connect photography to capturing the “light” that God created. Photography, at its core, is the art of capturing light....
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Week 1: Introduction to Photography

by | September 3, 2025 | Creative Fun with Photography | 0 Comments

Welcome About Tutor Danielle Smallwood This year we’ll learn: Camera basics Different photography styles How to tell stories through images  Classroom expectations: Respect each other Participate & share ideas Be creative and have fun Danielle's...
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Classes with Danielle Smallwood

Email

classes@daniellesmallwood.com