Shutter Bugs Taking Pictures – Geeking (with kids)
The Geekling likes to play games on the iPod Touch (see an article about his favorites here: Websites and apps for kids ). Sometimes, like any day that ends in “Y”, he likes to switch over from playing games and take random pictures. If there is one thing he likes more than games is taking pictures. He has taken pictures of anything from toes to the carpet. Most are blurry, but every once in a while the picture comes out…interesting.
So I figured that I would show you all what life looks like from the view-point of a 3-year-old taking pictures. *The pictures are fuzzy because they are coming from an iPod*
Hello camera
Monkey and the Mess
head blocking light
The portal to our room
coloring book
Super close up of the Flash candle holders
close up of a Nike box
up shot of the Star Wars corner
Hello again
side shot of the dining room
my head as I type on the computer
So hand your child an iPod or digital camera and experience what they see. Have them take pictures every couple of months – and save them. Then when they get older you can put them in a portfolio so they can see how they progressed, just like you would their art work.
With older kids you can even give them a project or “photo shoot” or a camera scavenger hunt is always fun. A camera scavenger hunt can be small-scale, such as giving them a list on a rainy day of things to take a picture of around the house (eg. a yellow ball on the bed next to a flower) or you can make it more elaborate (eg. must take a picture of a yellow bus near a grocery store) As always of course take the level and age of your child into consideration. At 3 my son has a hard time aiming the camera at things and taking a picture – so the scavenger hunt would be above his level at this point.
Just have fun with it…. it is a great project for young ones, that could help develop a love of photography.
Does your geekling ever take pictures and what is their favorite things to capture, if they do?
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Pat says:
Such a cute idea. Life through the eyes of your child.
Enjoyed the pics!
geekgirldythia says:
Thank you glad you enjoyed
jheylo says:
my children does that too. they’re funny aren’t they? hehheehhe My iPhone got all kinds of pictures in it from them taking pictures of everything hehehhee.
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geekgirldythia says:
yes they love it and sometimes I go into the iPod and sit there trying to figure out what he took a picture of LOL
Theresa says:
I always love looking at photos the little ones take. It’s always fun to see the world through their eyes. I agree, letting them play with the camera at an early age will foster a love for photography! Last year I handed my kids the camera and told them to snap a few shots of what they were “Thankful” for and then shared them on Thanksgiving.
It was interesting to see what your son found fascinating enough to snap photos of! Thanks for sharing his pictures
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geekgirldythia says:
The thankful at Thanksgiving is a great idea! It could be turned into a yearly tradition sooo cute!
Jeanne Medina says:
My daughter has her own camera, and occasionally I let her use my iPhone while we are out. I love her perspective on the world. It definitely takes me back to when I was 9 years old, and got my first camera for Easter. I love that first roll in the photo album from my own childhood view.
dani morales says:
so cute. My boys love star wars!
geekgirldythia says:
Thanks
Farrah says:
I love this idea! My 5 year old is really into taking pictures. I will definitely start doing this with him.
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geekgirldythia says:
Oh I bet he will have a blast then!
Heather Lawrence says:
Bahhh!!
We end up with TONS of crazy pictures too.
Like a gazzilion of mario and luigi or funny faces, or the wall.
Lots of the wall.
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geekgirldythia says:
Yes walls are another popular picture here
Maurice mitchell says:
My son loves taking pictures. We got him a kid friendly camera but he still likes to use our cell phones. This looks like fun!
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geekgirldythia says:
A child camera is a great idea! But yes they do love our stuff better no matter what it is….my son even thinks my dinner tastes better then his – even though we are eating the same thing LOL
Alaina Bullock says:
What an awesome idea! I love it! It is so cool to see the world from his perspective! Great review!
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geekgirldythia says:
Thanks! Yes it is fun seeing what he thinks is cool
Malia says:
My 5 year old is constantly taking pictures and videos on her iPad!
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geekgirldythia says:
Yes iPad is another good one to use
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says:
This is such a cute idea! And the perfect use for an old iPhone or digital camera instead of letting it gather dust in a drawer somewhere.
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geekgirldythia says:
Yes it is so easy to forget digital cameras now a days with iPods and iPhones