Shutter Kids: Handing Over the Camera
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 I spend a lot of time on this blog sharing my own photography. Given the nature of the workshops and challenges that I write about here, the images cover a range of subjects such as nature, light and various household objects. But in reality, most of my photographs are of my children. With all the time I spend with them and because they are clearly the cutest kids in the world, I have a hard time turning the camera away. (Surely you understand.)
attempted self-portrait
Lately, my kids have been interested in taking pictures of their own. Maybe it's because they are always having to stand having my camera on their faces. Maybe it's just that they're getting older and understand better what the camera is and what it does. Or maybe it's because they love new toys and gadgets (like their mommy).
But few things send them into bigger peals of laughter than when the Mr. gives them his Blackberry and lets them take pictures. They take pictures of each other. They take pictures of what's around them. They take pictures of what they see. And as much as I love seeing how much fun they have together, I've also loved how this has given me a window into their view of the world.
the "flowers" she loves
I love how these are a completely unintentional take on the shoes meme.
her view of the world
So I've decided that maybe I should let go a little. Maybe it's time to dust off the old, discarded camera and let them share it as a special treat. Is that too much? If the camera is not being used then it won't be missed, right? Wouldn't you be curious to see what they shoot? Stay tuned. They just may create something beautiful...
Kids, Photography | tagged Mae, One Little Word, progress
Reader Comments (4)
We do this too with my old iPhone. They go snapping for hours! The pics are sometimes so very cool.
I love seeing things from little M's point of view! It's "M's World"! What about little N - are you going to post his photos?
I love it! My son is 3 and he often snags my iPhone to shoot the world he sees. So much in fact that I started his own website. www.MicahBryson.com
Excellent!! I was savvy enough to snag email addresses for my kiddos but they don't have their own sites/blogs yet!!