Photography 101 ( for kids )

Snapping pics with a phone is so easy these days, but why not enlighten your kids with the joy of photo-taking using a proper camera? Starting with the fundamentals, students will learn and apply theories that are rooted in basic camera photography. A field trip will further kids’ enjoyment as they go on a tutor-led photography walk in the city, experimenting with the camera’s light and shadow to create a picture.   

Students can expect: 

• Basic Photography Info: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, EV 

• Composition Concepts with Basic Colour Management 

• Basic Camera Operation 

• 1-hour photography walk + critique

This 6-hour course is a must for any child interested in photography. Cameras will be supported by Panasonic, students are also welcome to bring their own camera.  
Dates and times of outdoor sections are for reference only and may change depending on the weather conditions. Students will be informed of the outdoor sections details before lesson.     

Tutor
Carl Tsang  

Hong Kong-based professional photographer Carl Tsang is President of Asia’s most prestigious photography institute – Hong Kong Institute of Professional Photographers (HKIPP), a member of the Design Discipline Advisory Board (DEDAB), and adjunct lecturer at a few Hong Kong institutions.   

As chief photographer at CT Creative & Production, Carl focuses on portrait, still life, and landscape photography for his clients. He has also been capturing the beauty of Taiwan through his lenses for the Taiwan Tourism Bureau Hong Kong since 2013. Carl has successfully portrayed Taiwan in a different light, using his expertise to combine idyllic vistas, local culture, and elements of tourism in his photography.  

Hong Kong, Taiwan, SuperStar Virgo, and Eslite Bookstore (HK) are just some of the places where Carl has held solo exhibitions – the latter of which was to promote Taiwan tourism and photography. He is also a regular speaker and writer for many brands, and a columnist for various magazines and online media. Since 2016, Carl has held recurrent talks at Eslite Bookstore to share his tourism and photography knowledge. As a result of his contribution to Taiwan tourism, Carl has received awards from Taiwan Tourism Bureau Hong Kong from 2014 to 2016.