Creative Clicks Photography Camp

Handmade Journals for the Campers!

I have been thinking about how the campers will be presenting their projects at the end of each week and I have come up with a great project for them.  The kids will be learning that the process is the most important part of photography.  From making key decisions about how to make a photograph (as opposed to a snapshot), choosing the best photograph to represent their idea and thus which image to actually print, and how to display that image.

The entire artistic process is important so I wanted the kids to have a part in creating their own journals in which to put their images in.  Keeping in mind that this will be something that must withstand a certain amount of abuse. 

SO here are some images of what I thought would be good.   Its a very simple project (a must) and its something that the kids can replicate on their own after camp is over (also a must)

They will use their own images for the front and back cover and the inside pages will be recycled paper from old notebooks etc...

We are going to be VERY busy!!!

Going to a workshop! - Literacy through Photography

I am very excited that I have been able to secure a spot at Duke Univerisity's Literacy Through Photography workshop this May.  It is a week long intensive workshop.

"Educators, artists, community workers, and researchers have adapted LTP methodologies in communities and schools around the world. This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to engage photography as an art form and educational medium, a mode of self-exploration, a way to connect visual literacy to verbal and written communication, and as a tool to facilitate community dialogue."

You can explore a few links that I have provided on the right hand sidebar that have to do with LTP (Literacy through Photography).  I will be using what I learn in my camps and workshops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Camp/Workshop?

All camps and workshops begin and end at my home studio located at 704 Fern Place, NW Washington DC 20012.  It is near Walter Reed Army Medical Center and about 5 blocks from the Takoma Metro Station.

So this is at your house?
Yes, I have a studio that is behind my house and a classroom space in the house that has a separate entrance.  There is a fenced-in yard with a garden that is used for workshops/camp as well.

What kind of camera does my child need?

Your child will need a camera that is capable of shooting in manual mode.  If your camera has a dial on it that has small letters (M,P,S,A) or pictures (running man, flower) then it may be used.  The camera must be digital because I will be processing the images daily.  If you do not have a camera I have several that your child can use.  I am happy to offer advice on choosing a camera if you wish to purchase one.

What if we do not have a digital camera?

I have several cameras that are available for student use. 

How many Adults will there be?
I maintain a 1 to 4 (or 5) ratio of kids to adults.

Are there any additional costs?
There are no additional fees.  The cost of metro fare, journals, printing of photographs and supplies is included in the cost of the workshop.

Who do I make the check out to?
The camp is affiliated with my studio, so please make the check out to emily deisroth photography or Emily Deisroth.

Do I need to pay in full or do I pay a deposit first?

A $150 deposit per session is required to hold your space. Payment in full is due by June 1.  Please consider paying in full upon registration to help us reduce paper and energy used.  

What if I have to cancel?

If you must cancel you forfeit the $150 deposit.  You may however credit that deposit to another session if there is space in that session.

Do you offer before or after care? 
Please contact me and we can discuss your needs.

Please feel free to email or call with any other questions that you may have.

Photography Camp - Summer 2009

{All camps will be held at my studio office and classroom space located at 704 Fern Pl., NW Washington DC 20012 near Walter Reed Hospital.}

A non-refundable deposit of $150 per session is required to hold your space.  Payment in full is due by June 1.

***If you sign up for both sessions, the second session is $250.

Digital Photography Fun! Learning to See through the Camera's Eye - $285 (5 days) 9am - 3pm

June 22-26th - Ages 10-13

August 10-14th - Ages 10-13 FULL

limit - 8 campers

Photography is more than just pointing and shooting, it's a decision making process.  In addition to being a fun way to express yourself, photography is a great way to teach kids to look carefully at the world around them.  All information will be presented in an age appropriate and FUN environment using games and activities that will teach the basic concepts of digital photography.  We will use the Metro to take field trips to locations that campers will choose.  The National Zoo, Museums and the Arboretum are a few choices. The day will also include free time.  Campers will create a portfolio of their work including reflections on their images. Cost includes all supplies and printing fees.

We will cover the following..

Proper camera handling
Basic photography techniques
Photography etiquette
Choosing what and when to shoot (composition)

Uploading, saving and editing images
Choosing what images to keep
Reading a photograph
Telling a story with a photograph

Click here for more information and registration form (file will download to your computer)

You may contact me to register over the phone or through the mail, or click here to pay online. Please make checks out to emily deisroth photography and mail, with your registration form, to the address at the top of this page.

Click here for frequently asked questions about cameras, payment and location

Sessions

June 22 - 26th $285.00 August 10th-14th $285.00

The Digital Darkroom - Every Photo Tells a Story - $285 (5 days) 9am-3pm

June 29 - July 3rd - Ages 10-13 -

August 17th - August 21st - Ages 10-13  FULL

Limit 9 campers

 For 10-13 year olds that have completed Photography Fun or who have a basic understanding of how to use their camera (Please contact me if you are not sure).  Campers will be required to photograph a "day in their life" and bring the digital image files with them (on a disk or memory card) to Camp on Monday. More information will be provided after registration.

  -  Campers will take things to the next level by learning the basics of the "digital darkroom"... uploading (to a computer) and sorting their images, choosing the right images to tell their story, basic editing, and preparation of images for printing.  The final project will be a "Day in the Life" photo-book or journal created by the camper using the images taken prior to this week of camp. Campers will learn basic photojournalism through this project and some writing and self reflection will be encouraged.  There will be a daily photography practice that focuses on intermediate photography concepts, using Photoshop, and the idea of using photography to tell a story.  Price includes printing of Campers images, photo-journals and supplies

You may contact me to register over the phone or through the mail.   Please make checks out to emily deisroth photography and mail, with your registration form, to the address at the top of this page.

For more information and registration form click here.

Click here for frequently asked questions about location, cameras and payment.

Sessions

June 29 - July 3rd $285.00 August 17th-21 st $285.00