10 Fun Photography Projects for Kids

Photography projects for children: I am a little obsessed with taking photos. I have so many photos that sit in the cloud and on my camera phone, many of which never see the light of day. Yet the boys are starting to show an interest in my love of photography and want to develop their photography skills. Harry in particular is showing more and more interest. I wanted to explore this and develop his love further. To help do this I was keen to find some fun photography projects for kids and kids photography ideas.  We started by taking a new Instant Photo Camera on a recent trip away with his grandparents.  Here are some other photography activities for kids.

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10 Fun Photography Projects for Kids

All of these ideas and photo activities are easy and suitable for younger children. The photography activities for kids can of course be adapted for older kids by developing each idea further.  Harry has just turned seven and had enjoyed trying a few of these fun photography activities out. Especially as he had his own camera to try these out, a great way to increase the buy in, and try out some of these creative things and kids photography ideas. Our top ten photography projects for children:

Document a trip

When we took a family trip to Cambridge and the Imperial War Museum in Duxford with Harry’s grandparents. It seemed like a great opportunity to document a trip. He had a great time using his camera to take instant pictures of everything which we got up to. He often looks over the photos that he took that weekend and retells the trip in his own words a real photo adventure. I find it fascinating how the story changes and what he remembers that I don’t. Much of this is prompted by the pictures he took. He is very proud of his photos and likes to remind everyone that they are his! 

Time capsule

This next idea makes a nice follow-on.  Using photos to create a time capsule of images which documents a moment in time. This could include taking photos of anything in day-to-day life.  When I asked Harry what he would like to take photos of his list included. Our home, Alfie our cat, his friends, brother and parents. As well as some of his toys, books and bike! He had free reign to snap photos.

A time capsule could be created electronically but an instant camera lends itself to this idea. Since you have the physical photos to put into a little box or a sealed envelope, with an opening date in the future. I underestimated the boy’s enthusiasm for this project and I can see future versions of these. Perhaps as a way to record a birthday or use photos to answer our birthday questionnaire. 

Create a memory book

I am a big lover of keepsakes, especially of the boys growing up. Since any parent will tell you they grow up way too fast. A memory book is a different way to display photos. The most important thing is that the memories being recorded are those of the children. A photo book of sorts but with added pictures and notes in their hand which will help with fine motor skills as well. We keep travel journals which are a take on a memory book and I love looking back on them. Having instant cameras when we travel or a photo printer that attaches to my cell phone. Makes creating memory books on the move so much fun, since you can add photos as you go. 

You do not have to have an actual book. Instead, you can start with a piece of paper or sheets of different colors. Whatever you use it will make a wonderful keepsake. 

Make a game of snap

Snap is the first card game Harry ever learnt and he is still one of his favorite games. This is a good idea if you have a particular educational topic in mind. Such as working through colours or a specific letter of the alphabet. Ideally looking for two photos of the same item, although kids’ photography can be a bit hit and miss. A way to develop this could be to have one picture in colour and one in black and white. 

For older children, you could use different angles or shutter speed to help develop their understanding of perspective. Or consider different lighting conditions and the best way to photograph certain subjects. This will help in their learning process and start to develop some basic concepts of photography.  As well as making great photography activities for kids.

Design your family tree

This is one of my favourite creative photography projects. Gather photos of the entire family and create your own family tree. Not only does it give you a chance to see the whole family it helps them to understand at a young age how the family all fits together. And thanks to digital photography if you have a family member overseas then they can send their own family photos. It is also fun to add a self portrait for the kids as well. Harry definitely needs to practice his selfie-taking technique. 

Make a photo scavenger hunt

Harry loves a scavenger hunt, normally asking for one for events such as Easter and Halloween. So when I suggested he create his own using photos instead of written clues he loved that idea. It is also a fun way for younger children that can not write yet to create a game that everyone can enjoy. Start with a list of items, the different objects should be easy to find. To bring an educational element you can also bring in different words and take photos of these with the items or write clues.  

Create a themed project

Harry often has something that he is obsessing about. It could be lego, cars, airplanes, the garden, swimming, the beach. It varies with the day of the week and I am sure he is not alone. One great photography projects for children can be tied in to home education or what they are learning at school. Choosing a themed project to take photos of, write about and create a poster or similar about this theme. Depending on time commitments it could run for a few days or over several weeks. 

‘My favourite things’

Tieing in with some of the different activities above your child to take a photo of all their favorite things. This could be a child’s favorite toys, a stuffed animal or even action figures doing different things. A collection of fun things which are important to them at a moment in time. Making great photography activities for kids.

Create a photo wall

Something that can be updated on a regular basis, Harry and I are developing a photo wall for his bedroom. Using a pin board and attaching the photos. Over time putting his favorite photos up. A photo wall can be themed around a particular time of year or an event. An opportunity to discuss what has happened that day and for Harry to make up more stories related to the photos he has taken.

Make a story

Use prompts in and around the home to create a story. By using photos it can help to develop vocabulary and imaginative storytelling. Taking a relevant photo of the main characters or a scene and then writing a few sentences around this. For older children you could use the photos to make storyboard or comic book. 

​What are your great ideas for fun photography projects for kids? Please let me know in the comments below.

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