CAMERAS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION INC

Point and Shoot works with teens living in foster care, ages 11-18, to develop their personal artistic expression through weekly classes and assignments. Sessions address visualization, selective focus, creative composition, and basic concepts of art and photography, with emphasis placed on the balance of technology and visual ability. Each Point and Shoot program is run by one volunteer photographer who uses CFKF curriculum to structure each session. Each session is an hour-long each week. CFKF provides each participant with a point and shoot digital camera and instruction on how to create art through photography. Weekly workshops and assignments teach basic concepts of art and photography, including composition, light, shapes, silhouettes and editing. The overarching goal is to teach participants a new way to "see" and to develop a strong artistic eye. Students receive a homework assignment each week, and at the end of the 8-week program, they take a field trip for a photo shoot day at a picturesque location. Emphasis is placed on the artistic aspects of photography as well as the technical. The program encourages steadfast participation and promotes self-confidence while giving children creative and technical skills. At the end of the course, children's works are proudly showcased in a gallery photography exhibit.

Point and Shoot works with teens living in foster care, ages 11-18, to develop their personal artistic expression through weekly classes and assignments. Sessions address visualization, selective focus, creative composition, and basic concepts of art and photography, with emphasis placed on the balance of technology and visual ability.

Since our inception in 2009, we have worked with over 1,000 at risk children, in 33 cities, at 43 facilities throughout the US, Canada and Haiti. We continue to expand each year and place cameras in the hands of underserved, yet deserving, children. Our path is Global.

Since our inception in 2009, we have worked with over 1,000 at risk children, in 33 cities, at 43 facilities throughout the US, Canada and Haiti. We continue to expand each year and place cameras in the hands of underserved, yet deserving, children. Our path is Global.