“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place. . . I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”
— Elliott Erwitt
“Picture” this for a moment. Imagine there was a day that “captures” the essence of snapping photos from all around the world. Wouldn’t that be great?
Now don’t “zoom” to conclusions, but I have some good news to share. While you can ignore my cheesy puns and dad jokes, the good news is there is a day for amazing picture takers everywhere.
World Photography Day is August 19. The Economic Times has some history and fun facts, such as the year when World Photography Day originated: 1837. If you do the math, that is an amazing 184 years ago! Here at Pitsco, we love history and celebrating days that aren’t too common. So, let’s discuss how some of our Pitsco talent got started with photography, tips on taking that perfect picture, and how STEM can be found in photography.
Here at Pitsco, we have some very talented individuals. Within that group are some awesome photographers. We asked around about how some on our team got started with photography and wanted to share those stories with you.
I thought it was interesting that both of these photographers above started young! If you are a photographer, how and when did you start? We’d love to hear in the comments below.
Because we have some experienced photographers on our team, you might like some tips directly from them. Take these phone photography tricks on your next photo outing!
These are just some tips I hope are helpful! What other tips would you offer when taking a picture?
I’m sure all of us would agree that photography is an art. There are also many ways in which it can be tied to STEM in some capacity. For example, we can look at how a camera works and see so many science and technology applications. CreativeLive shares some interesting information regarding how a camera works and the science behind it.
Here are some of the very basic highlights (click the link above to explore further 😊):
There is so much that goes into photography and so much that goes into STEM and this popular art form. What are some other STEM topics you can share with your students regarding photography?
Confidence Meets Parenting shares some fun educational activities kids can do with a camera.
In short, here is the list:
For additional photography-based resources here at Pitsco, check out our brand-new TTS Easi Scope Microscope! This handheld digital microscope enables students to see objects magnified up to 43 times and captures images and video!
Students will also love the Sports Camera with Wi-Fi. This camera can be mounted on several TTS robots so students can track the robot’s movements and take images or videos on the go!
For older students, be sure to check out our STEM Expeditions® Optical Solutions title where students build on their knowledge of optics and how to manipulate light waves.
Have other photography activities you do with your students? Please share in the comments below.
In the meantime, on August 19, the official World Photography Day, snap a photo and share it on social media with the hashtag #WorldPhotographyDay.
Snap away and stay safe, my friends!
Additional reading in becoming a great photographer:
“20 Photography Tips for Beginners”
“Photography For Beginners Guide With Basic Photo Tips”
“10 Quick Beginner Tips for Fantastic Mobile Phone Photography”