Photography is a great way to get the kids involved in the family vacation. And the benefits exceed a newfound sense of responsibility. Taking pictures provides children with means to share an adventure, places visited and new things discovered, and helps kids observe what may have gone unnoticed as well as recall their travels with greater ease and spontaneity. It opens up a new world to explore.
Yet it is important that photography remain a game, and not become a bore.
The right equipment
Simple means can result in interesting photos. The single use or disposable camera has several advantages:
- They are light and easy to use and can be worn, on a string, round the neck or carried in a backpack.
- They are not as delicate as their parents’ semi-professional model and thus facilitate freedom of use whenever and wherever they decide to play. They come equipped with film and many have a built-in flash.
- High sensitivity film, 400 asa and up, and a flash will ensure a result even in a setting with little light.
