At AZS, we love seeing children at weddings and other events taking pictures and experiencing the wonders of photography. “Through a child’s eyes”, especially through the lens of a camera can produce some very creative photographs. It also gives children an opportunity to look at the world in a different way.
Sure, they may start with pictures of feet, a light fixture or perhaps their favorite toy.....but given time and experience kids can learn how to have that “photographic eye”. Besides getting enjoyment from snapping photos, they can also gain a feeling of importance; being more “grown up” by having a camera in-hand and free reign.
With the dawn and development of digital cameras, especially “kid-tough” models, the expense of the past of letting them go through rolls upon rolls of film and paying for processing (only to get pictures of the family dog's tail or what the inside of your ear looks like....) no longer applies here. Photos can be downloaded, reviewed, (...deleted...) or kept and made into albums, framable art for their room or as gifts for others. Parents, family or friends can view the pictures, give creative direction and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment in the child.
With the many makes and models of cameras for kids on the market today we think that it is a great gift for the holidays, or any occasion.
There's also an upside for adults: perhaps they will stop asking to borrow your phone (or your expensive camera) to take pictures!
Future AZS Photographer-In-Training!
Photo by AZS
Blog by Amy Lynne Bate
