Child photographers - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

10/08/2005 02:51:07 AM · #1

I'm interested in hearing from people that have let their young children (as opposed to teenagers) enter challenges. Im curious as to how it went and in particular how your children handled comments that were on the negative side.

Philos

Canon EOS-30D

10/08/2005 03:40:39 PM · #2

Edit:

I feel so stupid.
Totaly read this whole thing wrong...

Message edited by author 2005-10-08 19:13:14.

wavelength

Nikon D300

10/08/2005 03:58:07 PM · #3

I think I'd wait. My daughter likes taking pictures, but seriously, she's five. I think you'd have to judge each child on their own ability to handle criticism. If they are that sensitive, maybe they should wait. But it might also be a learning experience on how to take those comments and use them to make lemonade.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/08/2005 04:18:46 PM · #4

My son Isaac has solved that problem by not submitting anything since he learned to read : )

Seriously, I think it's fine -- the only way we learn is by people explaining our mistakes, and kids are better at separating comments about a thing from comments about themselves than we might think.

One of the great things about this site is the ability of parents and kids to participate on an equal basis. Perhaps the more important consideration is how you will react when your five year old beats you head-to-head in a challenge.

mandyturner

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS

10/08/2005 04:25:58 PM · #5

my son J.T. is a member. He has only entered two challenges. He took the comments well. He loves to take pictures but he doesn't really care how they rate in challenges. He would rather be my model.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM

10/08/2005 06:10:22 PM · #6

My daughter Kita is a member and has now entered 5 challenges. She has even beaten me in one of them so far. She has received lots of negative comments and just shrugs her shoulders and goes off with her camera and tries to improve. She takes on board any advice, even ones she doesn't agree with. She is a toughie.

But with that been said when she has received encouraging comments she walks away with a smile. She is okay.

Judi

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

10/08/2005 06:46:23 PM · #7

I have a five year old and a nine year old and they would love to enter challenges.Is'nt there some kind of under age rule or something, cant remember.
GeneralE you are right they might beat me in a challenge!!!

rjkstesch

Nikon D700

10/08/2005 06:58:03 PM · #8

My 10 year old has joined and has entered 2 challenges. She loves to photograph with me. She selects her own images and does her own processing, although I help her with the steps, she makes all the selections.

She has handled the comments very well, without letting it bother her. She also likes the fact she has gotten better than many adults. She is even pushing me to get a paid membership so that she can enter any of the challenges.

Sometimes she votes. It's interesting to listen as she tells why she is voting the way she is. We also have a rule that she can't vote below a 4 without explaining to me why she's doing it. In every case, her reasons have been solid.

Her user name is LuckyHope.

I'm glad to support her in entering as long as it stays positive for her.

Edited to remove wrong thumbnail.

Message edited by author 2005-10-08 19:00:05.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/08/2005 07:13:25 PM · #9

Originally posted by joynim:

Check out this thread for information on the waiver for minors to become members. It's not hard ... : )

smilebig4me1x

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

10/08/2005 07:13:37 PM · #10

My 9yo jessiroo just got her membership and she loves taking photos with me(more like she likes using my camera). she has entered one challenge so far and took the critism very well. she sees what the comments are talking about and it has helped train her eye a bit more. she has also gotten several comments on her portfolio and is thankful for each and every one(espically when its praise)

I personally cant wait till the day when she does beat me in a challenge and looking at her photos she has posted it wont be long before she actually does! :o)

Neuferland

Google Pixel 2

10/08/2005 07:35:03 PM · #11

My two daughters are members, Melissa 13 and Ellie 10, and Ellie handles the comments better than Melissa does, LOL!

We talk about the shot before we enter it and I let them know what they might hear and what comments might be made so they are prepared for it.

Deannda

hanneke

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM

10/08/2005 07:40:16 PM · #12

I think you parents are great! The way you guys handle with your kids on DPC is really great, thumbs up!

ladyhawk22

Sony DSLR-A700

Sony 50mm f/1.4

10/08/2005 10:07:38 PM · #13

I wonder if Drew and Langdon have ever, or would ever consider, a DPCKids.com!!

Apple iPhone 5

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

10/08/2005 10:23:44 PM · #14

Originally posted by ladyhawk22:

I wonder if Drew and Langdon have ever, or would ever consider, a DPCKids.com!!

Great idea. It would give us adults some hope of winning a ribbon.

Picture This

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4 Compact High Speed Zoom for Nikon

10/08/2005 10:38:17 PM · #15

Originally posted by jhonan:

Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
I wonder if Drew and Langdon have ever, or would ever consider, a DPCKids.com!!

Great idea. It would give us adults some hope of winning a ribbon.

Maybe they could modify it to be more kid friendly too, like having the voting done by site admin. and maybe instead of comments giving the option to pick photos as your favorites, etc. Maybe contests where the kids write captions for photos, etc.

Possibilities are endless :)

mpemberton

10/08/2005 10:55:53 PM · #16

Originally posted by ladyhawk22:

I wonder if Drew and Langdon have ever, or would ever consider, a DPCKids.com!!

Kids are brutal.

mesmeraj

10/08/2005 11:14:34 PM · #17

slightly wayward from the original post but i taught a group of about 35 kids between the age of 5 and 17 a digital photography class over thier school break.
Children take constructive crits with way more grace and maturity than adults in my experience with the class. But more importanly they learn from thier mistakes. Not a single child got huffy or upset when the other kids or myself pointed out something they could do better.
We could learn a lot from the younger gneration :D

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

10/08/2005 11:28:28 PM · #18

Originally posted by Picture This:

Originally posted by jhonan:

Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
I wonder if Drew and Langdon have ever, or would ever consider, a DPCKids.com!!

Great idea. It would give us adults some hope of winning a ribbon.

Maybe they could modify it to be more kid friendly too, like having the voting done by site admin. and maybe instead of comments giving the option to pick photos as your favorites, etc. Maybe contests where the kids write captions for photos, etc.

Possibilities are endless :)

Just wanted to mention it is good for kids to get contructive critisism even if it is bad. It is kinda like I you are playing a game with your kids and you always let them win. That is not a good thing. They need to understand that they can lose and some won't like their stuff no matter what. They also need to learn how to take it all in and learn from it. Good or bad is is good they get both sides. I am not saying they need to be told there stuff sux just how to do it right if they do it wrong. Hopefully everyone understands that.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/08/2005 11:44:10 PM · #19

Originally posted by rex:

Originally posted by Picture This:

Originally posted by jhonan:

Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
I wonder if Drew and Langdon have ever, or would ever consider, a DPCKids.com!!

Great idea. It would give us adults some hope of winning a ribbon.

Maybe they could modify it to be more kid friendly too, like having the voting done by site admin. and maybe instead of comments giving the option to pick photos as your favorites, etc. Maybe contests where the kids write captions for photos, etc.

Possibilities are endless :)

Just wanted to mention it is good for kids to get contructive critisism even if it is bad. It is kinda like I you are playing a game with your kids and you always let them win. That is not a good thing. They need to understand that they can lose and some won't like their stuff no matter what. They also need to learn how to take it all in and learn from it. Good or bad is is good they get both sides. I am not saying they need to be told there stuff sux just how to do it right if they do it wrong. Hopefully everyone understands that.

Agreed but worries me is that there have sometimes been nasty comments ie this photo sucks and I wouldnt like for my daughters to recieve these comments. That is what I was concerned about.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/08/2005 11:58:41 PM · #20

Originally posted by joynim:

Originally posted by rex:

Originally posted by Picture This:

Originally posted by jhonan:

Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
I wonder if Drew and Langdon have ever, or would ever consider, a DPCKids.com!!

Great idea. It would give us adults some hope of winning a ribbon.

Maybe they could modify it to be more kid friendly too, like having the voting done by site admin. and maybe instead of comments giving the option to pick photos as your favorites, etc. Maybe contests where the kids write captions for photos, etc.

Possibilities are endless :)

Just wanted to mention it is good for kids to get contructive critisism even if it is bad. It is kinda like I you are playing a game with your kids and you always let them win. That is not a good thing. They need to understand that they can lose and some won't like their stuff no matter what. They also need to learn how to take it all in and learn from it. Good or bad is is good they get both sides. I am not saying they need to be told there stuff sux just how to do it right if they do it wrong. Hopefully everyone understands that.

Agreed but worries me is that there have sometimes been nasty comments ie this photo sucks and I wouldnt like for my daughters to recieve these comments. That is what I was concerned about.

You'll just have to explain what kind of people leave such comments, and how to best avoid them. It's a necessary life skill they probably won't cover in public school.