Photography Project
Learn to use photographic equipment and take and/or develop photographs.
Activities in each level focus in four main areas: Equipment, Lighting, Composition, and Skill Building. Recommended for grades 5 – 12.
So, what’s new in the revised manuals? Technology! The books have been updated to reflect changing technology, such as moving from film to digital photography. Cell phones, a common camera for many people, are featured. Other enhancements include digital photo editing as well as online photo storage and sharing.
Our office has 3 DSLR cameras members can check out to use for their project if they do not have access to one. Please contact us for more details.
Unit 1 – Level 1:
Photography Basics – is a beginning level book for the study of photography. Activities cover four main areas: Equipment, Lighting, Composition, and Skill Building. Topics include Flash, black & white photography, and taking selfies!
Unit 2 – Level 2:
Next Level Photography – Activities build on the four main areas from Level 1 (Equipment, Lighting, Composition and Skill Building) and include topics such as the Rule of Thirds, Selecting a Lens, and Panorama.
Unit 3 – Level 3:
Mastering Photography – is an advanced level book for a serious study of photography. Activities build on the four main areas from Levels 1 and 2 (Equipment, Lighting, Composition, and Skill Building) and include topics such as Smartphone Exposure Tips, Low Light Challenges, and Studio Portraits.
All project manuals are received through the Larimer County 4-H Extension office. These will be distributed to 4-H members through their organizational leaders (club leaders) after enrollment is complete.
4 -H Record Books are also called e-Records. Each project has its own record book that members are required to complete each year. The links to e-Records in the specific project areas are below. Record books are turned in at Interview Judging before our County Fair. In June, you will need to schedule an interview for each of your project areas and bring your record book with you to Interview Judging the week of the Larimer County 4-H Fair.
We have more information about how to fill out your record books here.
Unit 1
2023 - 2024 Unit 1 Record Book PDF
2023 - 2024 Unit 1 Record Book .docx
Unit 2
2023 - 2024 Unit 2 Record Book PDF
2023 - 2024 Unit 2 Record Book .docx
Unit 3
2023 - 2024 Unit 3 Record Book PDF
2023 - 2024 Unit 3 Record Book .docx
Unit 4
2023 - 2024 Unit 4 Record Book PDF
2023 - 2024 Unit 4 Record Book .docx
Unit 5
2023 - 2024 Unit 5 Record Book PDF
2023 - 2024 Unit 5 Record Book .docx
Unit 6
- Units 1 & 2 are designed for members 8-18 years old with no prior photography experience.
- Unit 3 is designed for members 8-18 years old with experience in photography.
- Units 4, 5 & 6 are designed for older members who have advanced photography skills.
Units 1 & 2 - Photography Basics
Inspiring youth to:
- Explore four project areas
- Equipment
- Lighting
- Composition
- Skill Building
Unit 3 - Next Level Photography
Inspiring youth to:
- Build on skills learned in Units 1 & 2
- Explore the following four project areas:
- Equipment
- Lighting
- Composition
- Skill Building
Unit 4 - Mastering Photography
Inspiring you to:
- Master advanced techniques
Unit 5 - Lighting Photography
Inspiring you to:
- Learn about safety while taking lightning photos
- Learn what equipment to use
- Learn techniques to use
- Understand composition and how to use it
Unit 6 - Advanced Photography
Inspiring you to:
- Fine tune advanced photography skills
- Develop a project utilizing advanced skills
- Choose a photography skill to strengthen
Thinking about signing up for the Photography Project? Already enrolled but have questions? Contact us.
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Larimer County Colorado State University Extension
ADDRESS
1525 Blue Spruce Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2004
Phone: (970) 498-6000
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Our office follows the Larimer County Holiday Calendar for office closures.
