National Geographic Photography Guide For Kids [Hardcover]

Neil Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2001 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

For the first time National Geographic presents a photo guide especially for kids ages 10 and up. Text, photos, and diagrams combine to teach basic photographic concepts, including composition, lighting, special effects, common pitfalls, etc., using a variety of simple point-and-shoot cameras. A section on digital photography will touch on using computers and the Internet to send photographs to friends and family. Tips from National Geographic photographers will be featured throughout.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 4-7-A wonderful introduction to photography. Clear, color images and an easy-to-understand text explain concepts that will help novice photographers get started. The basics of cameras, film, lighting, film speed, lenses, depth of field, and "how a camera sees" are covered in language that is technical but not overly complex. A large portion of the book is devoted to composition, offering information on some solid, important techniques. Photographing different subjects (animals, people, sports, landscapes) is examined. The examples are child friendly and before and after shots offer visual explanations. Suggestions from National Geographic photographers are provided along with samples of their work. The up-to-date text also mentions disposable cameras and a two-page diagram shows how digital photos are sent via computer. This book is a great starting point for budding photographers and will provide some useful tips for those with experience.

Susan Lissim, Dwight School, New York City

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792263715
• ISBN-13: 978-0792263715
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,413,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good start, January 12, 2005

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Jaylyn (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Photography Guide For Kids (Paperback)

Photography Guide For Kids is a slim, informative, quick read for kids who like to take creative pictures. I bought this for my son who is ten years old and has been snapping shots since he got his first Fisher Price camera when he was five. I noticed his interest in photography when he would ask to go for walks to test out his new camera on fenced in dogs barking at him and the buses going by. He read this book front to back in two days and took from it a bit more of an understanding in capturing mood, speed and creative portraits in different ways. I read this book myself and found it easy to understand the explanations on different cameras, film speed and black and white photos. Although not really a learning tool, I do feel this is a helpful guide to open up the minds of children interested in taking pictures. And the fact it's not a large text book, and is written on an age appropiate level makes it a good start for children who may not think they can learn all there is to learn about photography and may motivate them to capture their own memories and feelings in a creative way. And maybe they'll give the Nintendo a break.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, October 16, 2011

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