Looking for some fun photographic ideas for kids this summer? Try melting some different colored icypoles (what we call popsicles in Australia) and capture the fun. I used red, green and orange (just like traffic lights). It can also be an indoor or outdoor activity, although it can be a little messy. This can take a bit of time to melt, depending on the temperature on the day, so try setting up near a window and coming back every five minutes or so to see the results. Requirements Different colored icypoles A large white flat dish … [Read more...] about Summer photography fun with kids: Traffic lights
Summer Fun
Capturing festivals, fairs and carnivals
Here in the midwest, it’s the beginning of festival, carnival and fair season. Attending these events with your camera can be a lot of fun. Plenty of people, bands, games, rides and food to take photos of, and a lot of different things you can experiment and try. Music/bands One of the advantages of local festivals is that the stages are usually easily accessible. You can get right up front or sometimes even a few steps up the side of the stage to get shots from the wings. I would suggest checking with crew or festival staff first before just … [Read more...] about Capturing festivals, fairs and carnivals
