Nature Photography for Teens

4-H Offers New Nature Photography Club for Teens

YORKVILLE, Ill. – Teens can learn about photography in a natural setting with an experienced volunteer this spring through the new Nature Photography 4-H SPIN Club. This opportunity is presented by Kendall County 4-H, in partnership with the Kendall County Forest Preserve with support from Back to Nature Alliance.

Led by professional photographer, Master Naturalist and 4-H volunteer, Shannon Range, this three-session program will explore the basics of photography in natural settings. Youth will learn about focus, composition, point-of-view, lighting, color and more. It is open to youth ages 13 to 18.

“This special interest (SPIN) club allows members to grow photography skills with fun, hands-on experience in nature,” said Jo Ann Britton, a 4-H Program Coordinator with University of Illinois Extension in Kendall County. “It is led by an experienced photographer and volunteer, and we appreciate the partnership with the Kendall County Forest Preserve and the support of Back to Nature Alliance. They all helped make this fantastic learning opportunity possible.”

Participants may use any digital camera, including cell phones, tablets, and point-and-shoot cameras for the club; however, 35mm digital cameras will yield the best results.

The Nature Photography SPIN Club will meet on Saturday mornings April 2, 16 and 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at Hoover Forest Preserve in Yorkville. Registration opens March 3 and closes March 24, or when the class meets capacity. It is $30 per participant, which includes the $20 annual 4-H program fee and a $10 supply fee. Current year 4-H members pay only the supply fee with pre-paid 2015-2016 4-H program fee.

For more details or to sign up for this SPIN Club, visit the Register Online section at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk/4hspring/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Britton at 630-553-5823 or at jbritton@illinois.edu two weeks prior to the program.

For more information on the 4-H program in Kendall County, visit http://web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk/.
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