St. Lawrence Fest/Photography

Grades 5–10 · Workshop + Challenge

FRAME.
CREATE.
CAPTURE.

Photography Workshop & Challenge

A hands-on experience that turns camera basics into creative photographs through 30% guided learning and 70% practical interaction.

NO DSLR REQUIRED

Bring a smartphone/tablet or share one device in a group of 4–5 students.

EVENT OVERVIEW

LEARN THE BASICS.
SHOOT WITH PURPOSE.

Students first understand how a camera sees, then use those ideas in a practical photography mission.

ELIGIBILITYGrades 5–10
EVENT TYPEWorkshop + Practical Challenge
LEARNING MIX30% teaching · 70% practical
02

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

FROM CAMERA TO COMPOSITION.

01

How Cameras Work

Lens · Sensor · Shutter · Memory card

02

Understanding Exposure

Aperture · Shutter speed · ISO

03

Photography Composition

Rule of thirds · Leading lines · Framing · Symmetry · Perspective · Background

03

WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN

SEE WITH INTENTION.

  • Camera parts and how they work together
  • Exposure using aperture, shutter speed and ISO
  • Composition, observation and visual storytelling
  • How to review and improve a photograph
04

PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE

COMPLETE THE MISSIONS.

Something RedReflectionPatternShadowSomeone SmilingNatureLeading LinesSymmetryTiny Object

Shortlisted photographs will be projected, reviewed and discussed with students.

05

DEVICES ALLOWED

USE WHAT YOU HAVE.

  • Smartphones and tablets
  • Family or parent phones
  • School phone, if available
  • One device may be shared by 4–5 students
NO DSLR REQUIRED
06

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

FIVE WAYS TO STAND OUT.

  • Best Composition
  • Most Creative
  • Best Nature Photograph
  • Best Story
  • People’s Choice
07

AWARDS

CAPTURE YOUR MOMENT.

WinnerRunner-upSpecial MentionMost CreativeBest Observation

READY TO CAPTURE THE STORY?

BRING YOUR EYE.
WE’LL BUILD THE SKILL.

Grades 5–10 · Workshop + Practical Photography Challenge

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