This is a 3-hour workshop, specifically tailored for students aged 8-18, aiming to ignite creativity and teach the basics of creative photography in a friendly and enjoyable manner.
The participants will learn how to see the world in shades of grey, as well as experiment with creative filters, contrasts, shadows, and textures.
It's a friendly, hands-on workshop designed to help kids understand their camera and how to use it to capture the beauty around us.
Don't miss this opportunity to ignite a passion for photography and nature in the young ones!
Next workshop
On the day
Participants are required to bring their own DSLR cameras.
However, thanks to our generous supporters, we do have five spare cameras available for use, which will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students will need to bring their own lunch and arrange drop off and pick up.
Whatâs involved?
We start by introducing the fundamentals of working with DSLR camera and understanding what different setting mean and how they can affect the final shot. We then explore what makes a photograph âabstractâ, what are the key creative elements, what tools kids can use to create abstract photographs, as well as the key concepts of visual storytelling.
After a bit of theory, we introduce practice and students implement the learnings to create the photographs they envisioned while working on exciting and fun assignments.
About us
We are a group of professional and experienced photographers, passionate about helping young photographers grow, create powerful visual stories, and forge lifelong connections with like-minded peers.
After the workshop, every participant will be provided with high-resolution digital copies of their photographs. This not only allows them to start building their very own portfolio but also gives them the opportunity to showcase their work at our year-end exhibition.
Inspired learners
"Thank you so much for the awesome experience of taking your photography course! It taught me a lot that I didnât know about cameras and photography before coming!" Loren W.
â[Our daughter] learnt a lot and enjoyed the experience so weâve signed her up again for the next session.â May L.
âChris enjoyed the course and said he learnt a lot of things like the golden ratio. He does art at school and these skills will be useful there.â Chaucey E.
Our tutors
All our tutors have undergone criminal-background checks and are fully vaccinated to ensure a safe and secure learning environment.
Ana Lyubich, Excio
Ana is a lifestyle and nature photographer and is a founder of Excio Photo Community. She believes that each photograph is unique and reflects an individualâs personality.
Ana usually talks about the essentials of photography and works with students to develop their own style and build their first public photo portfolios.
Ann Kilpatrick
Ann is a dedicated street, people, and nature photographer and visual storyteller based in Wellington. She lives there with her family and is a strong advocate for nurturing young talent. Alongside guiding kids with their cameras, Ann takes high-quality photos of children at workshops, which we then share with their parents.
Zhanna Yasinetskaya
Zhanna is a family and kids photographer from Upper Hutt, dedicated to fostering a love for photography in young children. She is often found behind her camera or phone, recording videos of our workshops.