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Self-Portraits by Juwaun

OWIP Admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:24:52 +0000

Our latest adventure for OWIP was on self-portraiture. The kids were given a questionnaire to fill out before the lesson that asked some things about themselves:

1. What makes you unique? What is the best thing or feature about yourself?
2, What features or interests about yourself make you who you are?
3. Are you into music, sports, movies? How can you show your own individual
personality and character in your photos?

Juwaun said this about himself in response:

1. My personality is my best feature.
2. My imagination and my style make me who I am.
3. Yes I am into sports and I could take a picture of me playing basketball.

After the questions were answered all of the kids went out with their mentors and directed them on how they wanted their self-portraits taken. As I am sure most of the mentors are not used to having people tell them how to take a picture, it was a lesson for them as well! Here are Juwaun’s-

Juwaun didn’t mention this as one of his best features but he also has a great smile

-Laurie

Photo Adventure #2- Perspective

OWIP Admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:03:47 +0000

The second adventure with the kids at the East 7th Street Center included a lesson on perspective. Misty put together a short power point presentation to show the kids work from other photographers that were good examples of perspective. We really emphasized moving around the subjects to gain a different view point and to use line to help draw attention to the subject or create visual interest.

(Photo by Juwaun)

(Photo by Lulu)

(Photo by Janae)

(Photo by Tez. Pictured are Pablo, Tay and Ya’el)

(Photo by Tay)

(Photo by Ya-el)

Today is another exiting day at the the center so stay tuned for pics from today’s lesson and for photos from the perspective of our mentors. Please feel free to leave feedback, we welcome the suggestions and support!

Have a wonderful day!

-Laurie

Photo Adventure #1-Scavenger Hunt!

OWIP Admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:57:01 +0000

The first adventure for the kids and their cameras was a scavenger hunt. Who doesn’t enjoy a scavenger hunt? The children were given a list of things to find designed to help them take a closer look at the things around them in their community. Mentors and kids set out into the neighborhood around the center and let their creativity run wild. Here is what they found-

Item #1. Something yellow that is smaller than your hand:

(Photo by Tex)

Item #2. Find something shiny on the ground:

(Photo by Lulu)

(Photo by Gus)

Item #3. Crawly Critters:

(Photo by Juwaun)

Item #4. Soft Billowy Clouds:

(Photo by Ya’ El)

Item #5. Leaves or grass is various shades of green:

(Photo by Tay)

Item #6. Something Orange:

(Photo by Lulu)

Item #7. Capture something moving on two wheels or legs.

(Photo by Tyree)

Item #8. In Flight:

(Photo by Frankie)

(Photo by Juwaun)

Item #9. Pets are nature too! Photograph a neighborhood pet:

Seeing the neighborhood through the eyes of the kids was very cool. As humans we can only take in so much at a time but looking at these photographs helps us realize that there is so much more to the world around us. Plus, the kids had a blast! Stay tuned for pics from the next adventure!

-Laurie