My son was fascinated with cameras from a very early age. Gee, I wonder why?
So I bought him his first *real* camera when he was 3 - a cheapie 2MP Olympus digital off of ebay. Well after a couple years of use and playing I upgraded him on his fifth birthday this past weekend to a *newer* Canon S45 4MP (ebay again).
Then I took him to the Indian Peaks Wilderness area on a father/son photography campout on July 3. He had a blast and so did I. We stayed near Long Lake and Lake Isabelle. It sure is beautiful up there right now.
What a great place - high alpine lakes, waterfalls, wildflowers, etc...
My kids love to shoot. We bought an A95 that we let them use (under my watchful eye). I find our biggest problem is just always remembering to take it wirh us.
I don't have any kids (doesn't look like I ever will), but my father was a photographer (some sales, mostly hobby), and I remember as a little kid always wanting to take pictures. I found out in the last year that my grandfather (he passed away 30 some years ago, when I was young) was also a photographer, and I have had a great time going through his pictures (which I aquired recently). Seems that photography runs in the family! So it makes you wonder, is it nature, or nurture!
I do not have any kids. But I remember when I was a lttle kid and I loved to shoot. My Dad shot some when he was in the Air Force. I like looking at those shots.
Does anyone else have young ones who like to shoot?
This is my step-granddaughter Emma, for whatever reason on this particular day she became very interested in the camera. I like this shot because it is completely natural, it wasn't setup or posed, she got behind the camera and acted like a true pro.
Hmmm... we could have a fall colors contest for 10 and under! Good to see photography as a family affair!
Posted by Brent Murphy on July 7, 2006 at 10:11 AM
My 2-year-old daughter hasn't gotten behind a camera yet, but she loves posing, and she always wants to see every shot on the LCD. So, for right now, she's a star in front of the camera, but I'm looking forward to seeing how she does behind the camera, too.
Actually my children were what originally sparked my interest in photography and intially all I shot were photos of them.
Now that we have moved to Colorado my photographic interests have expanded, especially after seeing all the beautiful work that the forum members here are doing.
I love that shot of your step-granddaughter Emma- very natural looking. I bet her mom is very happy with it as well.
It was funny that you responded to my post while I was admiring (Ok, drooling) over your San Juan Mountains - American Basin gallery. I was researching that area and stumbled onto your website after a google search on American Basin. I didn't even know you were a forum member here.
All I can say is - Wow!!! If I could just get *One* shot like those at some point in my life I would be very happy.
Is it at all possible to get the American Basin or Whitmore Falls *without* a 4x4???
Glad to see we're all passing down the enjoyment of photography to others, both within our immediate families and maybe even to those outside. here's a shot of my son, Chris, taken for his high school yearbook about five years ago. I don't recall when he first picked up a camera - maybe at 12, or so. Anyway, he's already a published author and photographer; first starting out with a Minolta SRT 102, then Minolta 7000 and finally, a D7 (Minolta all the way!).
One other thing I've tried to do is to get others enthused about nature photography through my seminars and other public events. For example, I participate in the annual high school career fair here in Woodland. One year, I had this kid come up and start asking a whole bunch of questions. I could tell he was deeply interested. Afterwards, I didn't here from him until three years later, he showed up on one of my mini-tours. Since then, he's been to almost every one. I've kind of taken him under my wing- sponsoring him during the last NANPA conference, and doing what I can to encourage him further. Turns out he's seriously considering photography as a profession. It's gratifying to think I might have had some effect on a young adult. Maybe I'll end up working for him some day!
Ken
Posted by Derek Sedillo on July 10, 2006 at 12:25 AM
Ken,
Thanks for sharing this story about your son.
I seem to remember the last time we were shooting together with my son Luke, you had a call from your son asking you for advice on the wedding he was about to shoot.
I thought that was so cool. It is nice to see he that he still looks to dad for guidance and you can share things you have learned over the years with him.
Derek
Posted by Chuck Peacock on July 10, 2006 at 11:09 AM
My daughters (7&8) were burnin' pixels on the dogs, cat, and other stuff until the digi P&S came up missing!
I have no idea where it is, who lost it, and don't want to stifle their enthusiasm so we'll just be a little more careful with next one and hopefully the old one will resurface.
It would be wonderful for one or both of them to really get into it as they get older (it will give "us" an excuse to get out more).
Cool pics and stories everyone. While we don't have any little kiddies yet (soon hopefully ), I'm sure that they will be submerged in it too, as both my wife and I are photographers. Can't wait!
Oh, and it will be great to have them carry all my photo gear too, all 50 pounds of it! Four years old should be good for that, right?
(Just kidding for those who might actually take that seriously! DOH! )
Discussion
19 repliesSo I bought him his first *real* camera when he was 3 - a cheapie 2MP Olympus digital off of ebay. Well after a couple years of use and playing I upgraded him on his fifth birthday this past weekend to a *newer* Canon S45 4MP (ebay again).
Then I took him to the Indian Peaks Wilderness area on a father/son photography campout on July 3. He had a blast and so did I. We stayed near Long Lake and Lake Isabelle. It sure is beautiful up there right now.
What a great place - high alpine lakes, waterfalls, wildflowers, etc...
Here are some of the photos I took while there:
http://imageevent.com/dereksurfs/rockymountainsummerii
The only thing I wish I had was some filters with me for the moving water shots. I have a polarizer and ND coming soon.
Does anyone else have young ones who like to shoot?
RichieV
Nathan
I forgot to mention that these where the shots I took while we were there. I haven't posted his yet. HaHa. But I will soon.
-Derek
Nice shots by the way.
This is my step-granddaughter Emma, for whatever reason on this particular day she became very interested in the camera. I like this shot because it is completely natural, it wasn't setup or posed, she got behind the camera and acted like a true pro.
My 2 year old daughter likes posing also:
http://photos.imageevent.com/dereksurfs/rockymountainsummer/huge/18Jun06_3130.jpg
And my 8 month old daughter is a natural in front of the camera as well:
http://photos.imageevent.com/dereksurfs/rockymountainsummer/huge/10Jun06_2910BiblSh.jpg
Actually my children were what originally sparked my interest in photography and intially all I shot were photos of them.
Now that we have moved to Colorado my photographic interests have expanded, especially after seeing all the beautiful work that the forum members here are doing.
-Derek
I love that shot of your step-granddaughter Emma- very natural looking. I bet her mom is very happy with it as well.
It was funny that you responded to my post while I was admiring (Ok, drooling) over your San Juan Mountains - American Basin gallery. I was researching that area and stumbled onto your website after a google search on American Basin. I didn't even know you were a forum member here.
All I can say is - Wow!!! If I could just get *One* shot like those at some point in my life I would be very happy.
Is it at all possible to get the American Basin or Whitmore Falls *without* a 4x4???
-Derek
Thanks for the compliment!
I would say it is possible to get to American Basin without a 4x4 but you will need a vehicle with high clearance.
One other thing I've tried to do is to get others enthused about nature photography through my seminars and other public events. For example, I participate in the annual high school career fair here in Woodland. One year, I had this kid come up and start asking a whole bunch of questions. I could tell he was deeply interested. Afterwards, I didn't here from him until three years later, he showed up on one of my mini-tours. Since then, he's been to almost every one. I've kind of taken him under my wing- sponsoring him during the last NANPA conference, and doing what I can to encourage him further. Turns out he's seriously considering photography as a profession. It's gratifying to think I might have had some effect on a young adult. Maybe I'll end up working for him some day!
Ken
Thanks for sharing this story about your son.
I seem to remember the last time we were shooting together with my son Luke, you had a call from your son asking you for advice on the wedding he was about to shoot.
I thought that was so cool. It is nice to see he that he still looks to dad for guidance and you can share things you have learned over the years with him.
Derek
I have no idea where it is, who lost it, and don't want to stifle their enthusiasm so we'll just be a little more careful with next one and hopefully the old one will resurface.
It would be wonderful for one or both of them to really get into it as they get older (it will give "us" an excuse to get out more).
Oh, and it will be great to have them carry all my photo gear too, all 50 pounds of it! Four years old should be good for that, right?
(Just kidding for those who might actually take that seriously! DOH! )