
Children - Arts - Photography


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Lessons in Color Photography
- Explains how color photography works. Includes a Shockwave demonstration.
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Photography: Camera Bag @ nationalgeographic.com
- Reveals the tricks and secrets of National Geographics photo engineering department. Also gives pointers on shooting better photographs.
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Kodak eMagazine: The Online Photography Magazine
- Offers tips for taking all kinds of photographs. Also offers monthly feature articles about great photographers of the past and present.
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Exposure - A Beginners Guide to Photography
- Dozens of tricks, tips, and hints for photographers. Includes a detailed explanation of the exposure theory.
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Kodak's Guide to Better Pictures
- Provides a thorough introduction to 35mm photography including equipment, techniques, films, lighting, and composition.
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GEH: Timeline of Photography
- Click on dates to learn about key events in the evolution of photographic art and technology.
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The Pinhole Gallery
- Explains how pinhole photography works, provides directions for making a camera, offers tips for creative photography, and features dozens of pictures taken by these homemade cameras.
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Student Cross Canada Photography Exhibit
- A collection of images taken by high school students across Canada.
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The Brownie Camera @ 100: A Celebration
- Multi-media site celebrates the 100th birthday of this simple box camera Kodak introduced in 1900. It sold for $1 and was simple enough that the youngest child could use it with ease.
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GEH: Timeline of Photography
- Click on dates to learn about key events in the evolution of photographic art and technology.
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Bob's Photo Page
- Contains a brief history of photography and how film works, profiles the development of modern photography, and has short biographies of early photographers.
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A History of Photography
- Contains an extensive history, from earliest times to the 1920s. Includes biographical information on all significant photographers.
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History of Photography Timeline
- Highlights major developments in timeline format.
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Parish, Steve
- Learn about this Australian photographer and browse his gallery of over 340,000 images.
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Get The Picture: Thinking About Photographs
- Learn the historic background of seven photographers' work including Berenice Abbott and Gilles Peress.
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Parks, Gordon
- Biography of the life and work of this award-winning African-American photographer, writer, and filmmaker.
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Ewald, Wendy
- Ms. Ewald has taught photography to children and young people around the world for more than 25 years. Includes bibliography, interview, internet chat with middle schoolers, photo gallery, articles, and links.
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Atget, Eugene
- (1856-1927) A short biography and examples of work by this photographer from Paris, France.
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The History Place: Child Labor in America
- 60 photographs by Lewis W. Hine the investigative photographer who worked for the Child Labor Bureau.
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About Lewis Hine
- A short biography from the New York Public Library.
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Lewis Wickes Hine's Work Portraits
- Photographs of the nation's turn-of-the-century factories.
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Lewis Hine
- Provides an in-depth look at the photographer's life and his accomplishments.
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Lewis Hine
- Tells about the photographer's life and includes examples of his work.
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Children At Work, 1908-1912
- Explains why Hine's work was important and includes several of his photographs.
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Child Labor Photographs by Lewis W. Hine
- 480 of Hine's photographs for the National Child Labor Committee of children working in mills, mines, factories, fields, and city streets. Includes his original captions.
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Adams, Ansel Easton
- Article from Encarta Encyclopedia provides an overview of Adams' life and work.
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Ansel Adams: An American Icon
- In text and photos, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly remembers Ansel Adams.
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The History Place: Best of Ansel Adams
- Features scenic photos taken from 1933-1942.
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Ansel Adams Fiat Lux Database
- Includes brief biography and provides access to over 1,700 images.
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Ansel Adams Gallery
- Virtual exhibits of his black and white landscape photography accompanied by a biography of his life. Also offers some information on other contemporary nature photographers.
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Educator's Guide: Ansel Adams
- Includes biographical information, a look at the wide-format camera Adams often used, and a brief explanation of the Zone System invented to help control the light values within his photographs.
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Ansel Adams on PBS
- Explores the extraordinary photography and life of Ansel Adams. Companion website to the PBS documentary film.
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Mathew Brady
- Article tells about Brady's life, his successes as a photographer, and his contributions to the 20th century.
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Matthew Brady's Portraits
- Smithsonian site features a virtual tour of Matthew Brady's National Portrait Gallery, along with a biography of the photographer himself, a look at how photographs were made during the Brady era, and a glossary of terms.
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Mathew B. Brady -- Biographical Note
- Biographical information and a photograph of the photographer.
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Matthew Brady
- Biographical sketch written from a British perspective tells about Brady's life and includes critics' comments on his works.
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Matthew Brady
- Short student-written biography from Donovan Elementary's Civil War Site.
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Australian Landscapes
- A collection of images by Australian photographers. Includes artists such as Ron Pearsall, Shirley Hayes, and Jon Cleasby.
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SolarColors by Michael Fastoso
- Offers image portfolio, all from hand toned silver gelatin prints, as well as portfolios of Mazatlan and Ireland.
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Ontario Birding: Bird Photo of the Month
- A different photo is featured each month. Includes photographer comments, information on the feathered subject, camera used, and date taken.
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University of Montana Photograph Collection
- Browse a large collection of contemporary and vintage photographs by photographers such as Berenice Abbott, Richard S. Buswell, and Charles Morris.
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American Museum of Photography
- View images from the history of photography. Features Americana, Civil War, Wild West, portraits, scenes, photojournalism, plus information on preserving photos.
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The History Place: Photo of the Week
- Weekly photo highlights interesting people and events from the past.
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Through the Eyes of a Child
- Photo gallery featuring the neighborhoods and lives of 12 children guided by professional photographers.
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HST Greatest Hits 1990 to 1995
- A photo gallery of the universe as seen through the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Student Cross Canada Photography Exhibit
- A collection of images taken by high school students across Canada.
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Earth From Above
- View photos of the world taken from the sky, by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. New images added regularly.
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World Press Photo
- View the winning photos or learn about the upcoming contest.
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Photo Shows
- Submit favourite photos and see what people think of them. Rate photographs taken by others.
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The Camera Goes to War: Civil War Photographers
- Brief profiles of three men who captured the Civil War on film.
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Armidale High School Weirdathon
- Pictures of the 2002 contest.
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Drama in Nature
- A photo gallery by G. Arnell Williams that celebrates dramatic light in nature. Also includes travel photos, photography quotes, and related links.
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Four Seasons of Kintaikyo Bridge
- Amateur photography by Kouji Matsumoto of Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Photos feature the bridge during each of the four seasons, and in a variety of themes.
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Graham's Photography
- One scientist's artistic outlet. Features a small gallery, equipment used, and information on medium format cameras.
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Brunsperger, Andrew
- Wild animal photographs by André Brunsperger, with text descriptions. Lions, dolphins, monkeys, and other African wildlife.
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Marwin Meller's Photo Gallery
- Gallery of photos taken by an 11-year-old photographer.
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Camera Review
- Photographer reviews, rankings and side by side feature comparisons of 35mm, medium and large format cameras, lenses and other gear. Also offers a build-your-dream-camera feature.
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The Classic Camera
- Pictures and information on more than 100 types of old cameras, including folding, box, subminatures, and Japanese.
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Graflex.org
- Promoting the use and preservation of Graflex Speed Graphics and other classic and large format cameras. Features historical and technical information, pictures, and an extensive FAQ.
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Antique and 19th Century Cameras
- Offers information on a variety of rarely seen wood cameras, related history, and 19th century camera advertising.
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Mamiya TLR System Summary
- Detailed information about the Mamiya TLR System for users and collectors.
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Zillions: Kids' Digital Cameras
- A cheap way to take pictures, or not worth the trouble? Four kids compare the iZone, Yahoo, JamCam and RCA.
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Bronica Identification and Features
- Outlines the basic features and differences between various models.
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Camera Collection of Annie and Carl
- Includes pictures, feature specifications, and information on their private collection of box, folding, bakelite, and subminiature cameras. Manufacturers such as Kodak, Ensign and Universal included.
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Christian Rollinger's Canon PhotoPage
- Offers online instruction manuals and other documentation covering several decades of the Canon Fd series.
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Gloriously Colorful Kodaks
- A private collector's site that features various colored Kodak cameras sold from 1928 to 1933. Includes the Vanity, Petites, Beau Brownie, Mickey Mouse, and others.
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The Kodak Girl Collection
- Vintage images of women photographers with cameras; in advertising, on trade cards, postcards, photos, valentines, Kodak memorabilia, and other photographica.
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Nikon Historical Society
- Organization of Nikon users and collectors. Includes articles, history, links, and restoration information.
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BoxCameras.com
- Learn all about cameras from 1880 to 1930. Includes information on early darkrooms.
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The Brownie Camera @ 100: A Celebration
- Multi-media site celebrates the 100th birthday of this simple box camera Kodak introduced in 1900. It sold for $1 and was simple enough the youngest child could use it with ease.
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Field Cameras of the United States
- Find out what cameras looked like in the United States from 1870 to 1930.
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Short Courses
- Learn about choosing and using a digital camera, and editing digital photos. Also includes a how-to section and digital camera pocket guides.
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BetterPhoto.com
- Teaches photographers how to take better photos. Includes tips on improving technique, digital imaging, shooting in black and white, camera comparisons, and a Q&A section.
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Bob Miller's Light Walk
- Learn about unique discoveries in the world of light, shadow and images.
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The Daguerreian Society
- Dedicated to the history, science, and art of the daguerreotype; an early photographic process with the image made on a light-sensitive, silver-coated metallic plate. Features galleries, resources, and information.
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Exposure: A Beginners Guide to Photography
- Dozens of tricks, tips, and hints for photographers. Includes a detailed explanation of the exposure theory.
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Field and Forest
- A site for nature photographers of all skill levels. Galleries to browse and submissions of original work are accepted. Also includes a message board, tips and articles, a photo contest, nature poetry, and digital cards.
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Galaxy Photography
- Tips and advice on astrophotography from Jason Ware. Also includes his photos of space and the equipment he uses.
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Family.com: Tips for Great Holiday Photos
- Advice on taking pictures during the holidays.
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Photo-Seminars.com
- Offers free articles covering different photography techniques. Also includes workshops and tips and tricks for paying members.
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Kodak: Guide to Better Pictures
- Provides a thorough introduction to 35mm photography including equipment, techniques, films, lighting, and composition.
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National Geographic: The Magic of Trick Photography
- Find out how photographer Nick Koudis stuffed sardines in a subway, and other ways to fool friends with a camera.
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WebSLR
- Use an interactive, virtual camera to learn basic 35mm SLR (Single Lens Reflex) photography. Comes with 6 free tutorials and exercises, as well as a glossary of terms.
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Kodak: The Language of Light
- Learn about the importance of direction, contrast, and color in lighting.
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New York Institute of Photography's Tips for Better Pictures
- Advice on shooting holiday light displays, photos in low light areas, and other tricky situations. Also offers historical information and a photographer spotlight.
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Parallel-Viewing Stereo Photographs
- Learn different ways to see photos in 3D. Includes a gallery of 3d images to practice with.
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OutdoorPhoto.com
- A nature photography resource offering film reviews, discussion forum, and tips, as well as galleries of landscapes, wildlife and birds by photographer Justin W. Moore.
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Digital Photography: From the Darkroom to the Desktop
- Contains a brief history of film and digital photography, the pros and cons of both, features to look for in cameras, a glossary of terms, and other information on the evolution of this new technique. By Canon.
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Bird Photography Tips
- Written by Scott Fairbairn and John Reaume of Ontario Birding. Updated frequently with new tips.
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Basics of Bird Photography
- A primer for beginning or seasoned bird photographers. Offers advice on types of film, the right lighting, exposure modes, and other tips and tricks.
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Bob Atkins Photography
- Nature and wildlife photographer. Features a gallery, a nature photography primer, book and equipment reviews, Q&A forums, and information on optics and the Canon EOS system.
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National Geographic's Photography: Camera Bag
- Reveals the tricks and secrets of National Geographics photo engineering department. Also gives pointers on shooting better photographs.
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Taking Butterfly Photos
- View some pictures and read advice on taking photographs of butterflies.
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Bob Atkins Photography
- Nature and wildlife photographer discusses cameras, lenses and techniques and show examples of his work.
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The Penultimate Pinhole Photography Site
- Comprehensive introduction to pinhole photography, how-to information on cameras, making pinholes, exposures, gallery of images.
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Kodak: How to Make a Pinhole Camera
- Tells how to make a camera from a can or a box and how to take pictures with it.
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Making a Pinhole Coffee Camera
- Tells how to make a pinhole camera from a coffee can.
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The Pinhole Gallery
- Explains how pinhole photography works, provides directions for making a camera, offers tips for creative photography, and features dozens of pictures taken by these homemade cameras.
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To Do and Notice: Making a Pinhole Camera
- Step-by-step instructions and diagrams show how to make a pinhole camera from a 126 film cartridge.
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Oatmeal Box Pinhole Photography
- All the information you need for making an oatmeal box pinhole camera, including how to take and develop photos.