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

Scripture

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…  And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good — Genesis 1:1, 3–4

Course Content

Icebreaker Activity: Photo Scavenger Hunt
  1. A shadow on the wall (play with angles and shapes).
  2. Something tiny that most people overlook (e.g., corner of a chair, a pen cap).
  3. A creative selfie with a partner (try an unusual angle).
  4. The most colorful object in the room.
  5. An object photographed up close so it looks unrecognizable.
  6. Lines or patterns in the room (think floor tiles, ceiling, blinds, or rows of chairs).
  7. A photo that makes something ordinary look dramatic.
  8. A reflection (in glasses, a phone screen, or shiny surface).
  9. Something that looks like a smile.
  10. The tallest object in the room (photograph from below for effect).
  11. A photo using only two colors.
  12. A picture of movement (blurred hand, tossing an object, hair flip).
  13. A photo that tells a story using only objects, not people.
  14. A “mystery photo” — something shot so close no one can tell what it is.
  15. A photo that shows teamwork.
Tutor’s Share: Favorite Photos
Discussion
  • Discussion Question: “What do you think makes a great photo?” (let 2–3 students share).

Homework
  • Homework Assignment:

    • Submit to Google Classroom 1–2 of your favorite photos (can be ones you took or found) to share with the class next week.

    • Write 1 -2 sentence(s) why you like the photo(s) and what story it tells.

  • Preview Week 2: Learning about Camera Basics (exposure, focus, and composition).