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In today’s society almost everyone owns a digital camera, but how many people actually know how to use all of the features their cameras offer?
In the Douglas County 4-H program, many of the students enrolled in the photography project area do. Some of these kids have a senior at Days Creek High School to thank for it. Kris Lyon has been a part of the 4-H program for seven years now, and last year decided to share his knowledge and help others rather than compete in the program. After winning many awards over the years, Kris decided to help his mother, Sandy Lyon, the 4-H Photography Superintendent at the Douglas County Fair.
This year Kris has expanded his program contributions for his peers by hosting a series of photography workshops. The first class in November featured basic photography techniques and tips on how to use your camera. A few of the major things we learned included the settings on our cameras, how they affected the outcome of our photos and when it is appropriate to use the settings.
In the Douglas County 4-H program, many of the students enrolled in the photography project area do. Some of these kids have a senior at Days Creek High School to thank for it. Kris Lyon has been a part of the 4-H program for seven years now, and last year decided to share his knowledge and help others rather than compete in the program. After winning many awards over the years, Kris decided to help his mother, Sandy Lyon, the 4-H Photography Superintendent at the Douglas County Fair.
This year Kris has expanded his program contributions for his peers by hosting a series of photography workshops. The first class in November featured basic photography techniques and tips on how to use your camera. A few of the major things we learned included the settings on our cameras, how they affected the outcome of our photos and when it is appropriate to use the settings.
Probably the most important thing we learned was to use our manuals for more information.
At the end of this session, Kris dabbled in photo editing. He continued to build from the first session and get into more advanced features like how to read histograms, and advanced focus and exposure meter modes for his second session on Feb. 9.
Kayla Gordon, a 10th grade 4-H member at the workshop, said, “I really enjoyed going to the photography clinics, and they have helped me expand my knowledge of advanced photography”.
Kris’ final workshop is planned for Saturday. He will continue to build on the former workshops, after doing a basic review for those who may have missed the first sessions. After attending, youth are able to produce a quality photography project with some of the skills they’ve learned.
Not only is Kris a great role model, but he has taught others in 4-H the importance of diligence, patience, planning and creativity.
Classes such as these have been essential to youth development in the 4-H program. It is adults, and youth such as Kris, who share their knowledge with young program members to help them learn and prepare for judgment and feedback at the fair.
Photography has been a growing area of interest over the past few years. We have 35 students enrolled in the project area, and they entered a total of 173 exhibits to be critiqued and displayed at the 2007 Douglas County Fair. Our county has been particularly competitive in photography the past few years at the Oregon State Fair.
These workshops have prepared our youth to take time on their projects, balance their composition, edit, mat and create beautiful finished products.
To learn more about the 4-H Program and ways to help within the organization, please contact the Douglas County Oregon State University Extension Office at 672-4461.
<i>Megan Ruhn is the acting Extension 4-H Agent for OSU Extension Service in Douglas County. She can be reached by e-mail at megan.ruhn@oregonstate.edu or at 541-672-4461.</i>
At the end of this session, Kris dabbled in photo editing. He continued to build from the first session and get into more advanced features like how to read histograms, and advanced focus and exposure meter modes for his second session on Feb. 9.
Kayla Gordon, a 10th grade 4-H member at the workshop, said, “I really enjoyed going to the photography clinics, and they have helped me expand my knowledge of advanced photography”.
Kris’ final workshop is planned for Saturday. He will continue to build on the former workshops, after doing a basic review for those who may have missed the first sessions. After attending, youth are able to produce a quality photography project with some of the skills they’ve learned.
Not only is Kris a great role model, but he has taught others in 4-H the importance of diligence, patience, planning and creativity.
Classes such as these have been essential to youth development in the 4-H program. It is adults, and youth such as Kris, who share their knowledge with young program members to help them learn and prepare for judgment and feedback at the fair.
Photography has been a growing area of interest over the past few years. We have 35 students enrolled in the project area, and they entered a total of 173 exhibits to be critiqued and displayed at the 2007 Douglas County Fair. Our county has been particularly competitive in photography the past few years at the Oregon State Fair.
These workshops have prepared our youth to take time on their projects, balance their composition, edit, mat and create beautiful finished products.
To learn more about the 4-H Program and ways to help within the organization, please contact the Douglas County Oregon State University Extension Office at 672-4461.
<i>Megan Ruhn is the acting Extension 4-H Agent for OSU Extension Service in Douglas County. She can be reached by e-mail at megan.ruhn@oregonstate.edu or at 541-672-4461.</i>
