Digital Photography for Teens (ages 13-15)
© Paola M. Davila
Participate in the opportunity to connect to the world of photography. In this course, students will learn and explore the fundamentals of Single Lens Reflex (SLR) digital camera. Instructor Paola Davila will highlight and explain technical skills including navigating camera controls menus on the LCD monitor, formatting files and exposure setting. Students will learn to identify traditional compositional elements in order to enhance their individual vision. This unique photography curriculum is intra-disciplinary with references to the masters of photography and their historical techniques. The art of photography will be introduced with basic skills of taking a good picture. Students will participate in hands-on tutorials reflecting lecture themes, utilizing the community of Venice Beach as their setting. This course is a basic overview providing technical information, inspiration and insight to becoming digital photographers of tomorrow.
Paola M. Davila is an accomplished freelance photographer and educator that has been teaching visual art throughout Southern California for over 10 years. She has participated in exhibitions, been published and worked on film projects. She has a diverse background that reflects in her international photographs. Born in Chile, Paola graduated UCLA with a degree in Anthropology, returned to school to study photography, and has written educational curricula for various programs. She has projects in Los Angeles, Mexico and Chile. Currently, she is focusing her time on working with photographers to photograph environmental issues, and is the owner of Sunfotos Photography.
