School Holidays: Spring Photo Storytelling

Explore your story through photography with School Holidays: Spring Photo Storytelling, for ages 13-16!

Over three days, participants will embark on a journey of self-expression, have discussions about crafting unique stories, and select themes to explore through photography. From understanding the basics of digital photography and studio lighting to going on interesting photo walks and learning how to express their themes through image-making, this three-day workshop is perfect for budding photographers to explore and express their ideas creatively.

The course will culminate in participants creating either a physical or digital storyboard collage revolving around their chosen theme or story, a small show-and-tell to the group and the optional possibility of including it on the photo access online gallery (with parent’s permission).

All cameras and equipment are provided! Kids can also bring their own camera if it’s in working order. Suited for ages 13-16 years old.

Date & Time

Spring Photo Storytelling runs over 3 full days at photo access.

Tuesday October 1st, Wednesday October 2nd and Thursday October 3rd, 9am-4pm each day

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Manuka Arts Centre, 30 Manuka Circle, Griffith ACT 2603

Program

Day 1, Tuesday October 1st, 2024: Digital Photography

• Thinking and talking about storytelling through photography
• Given themes and keywords to start to build a story around
• Digital basics with Canon cameras
• Photo walk around Manuka Arts Centre & Telopea Park
• Starting to edit and understand Adobe

Day 2, Wednesday October 2nd, 2024: Portraiture & Lighting

• Setting up photobooth and understanding basic studio lighting
• Taking photos with photobooth in line with their themes and stories
• Continued editing and understanding Adobe
• Starting to select a handful of images for final creation

Day 3, Thursday October 3rd: Creation of Project / Show & Tell

• Finalising the selection of photos to use for story
• Choice of making final story a physical collage or digital collage
• Small presentation and discussion about final story creation, how their images achieve their themes
• Optional: Putting students’ final creations on photo access online gallery with parents permission

What's provided

• Digital cameras for use during photo walks and digital photography sessions
• Laptop computers equipped with Adobe Suite for image editing
• Studio lighting equipment and backdrops
• Printing and any physical collage materials for final story creations
• Snacks (fruit, chip packets, juice) – please advise of any allergies beforehand

What to bring

• Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor photo walks and studio activities (hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, backpack, jumper or hoodie)
• Notebooks or sketchbooks for jotting down ideas, notes, and reflections.
• Personal digital cameras or smartphones for capturing images during the photo walks (optional, as cameras will be provided).
• Lunch for each day
• Water bottles and snacks to stay hydrated and energised throughout the day.
• A USB flash drive or portable storage device to save and transfer digital images and projects created during the workshop (optional)
• Any personal items or accessories that inspire creativity or enhance the photography experience, such as favourite photography books or inspirational images.