My group went to the Museum first. There, they got to observe and discuss simple photography before each receiving their own digital camera. Then they were able to tour the busy neighborhood, snapping fifteen photographs of their choosing. After that, we returned to the museum, where they were able to meet individually with photographers to discuss their photos and choose the best to print off and take home.
This is another trip repeated from last summer. It's one of the more challenging - we have to get there early and stay under very specific size limits. Mostly, it's hard to get the kids, many of whom are still struggling with English, to understand the presentation portion. The kids are so thrilled to get the cameras, though, and it's always fun to see them grappling with them for the first time. Some kids show impressive talent we wouldn't otherwise see, and all of them enjoy the chance to make art of their choosing!
