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Borrow a camera

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Be an Artist, Environmentalist or Wildlife photographer!

Join our 6-month borrow-a-camera program as an Environmentalist, Artist or Wildlife photographer. Learn how to use a digital SLR camera in auto and advanced modes and skill up on image editing in Adobe Lightroom with support from our mentors. Participate in exhibitions, and get published in our magazine.

IMAgEN8 will loan a digital SLR camera (or you can use your own dSLR), conduct workshops and webinars, give assignments and provide photography mentors for this 6-month program. We will publish the students' work in our magazines and books, and select students will participate in our annual exhibition. They will also have the chance to connect with community members working to conserve our nature reserves and enhance the biodiversity. ​This program is open to ages 10+, and the cost to participate is $100 per student. You'll also need an Adobe Lightroom license ($15/month) or free software like Apple Photos. Inquire about scholarship options. 

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You can also learn photography as a skill for your Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award.

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BENEFITS

  • Borrow a digital SLR camera (Canon, Nikon) from IMAgEN8, or use your own camera

  • Learn how to use a digital SLR camera in auto and advanced modes

  • Learn image editing techniques in Adobe Lightroom

  • Have fun spending time outdoors in nature and enjoy happiness when you create beautiful photos

  • Receive guidance and feedback from a mentor

  • Participate in workshops and webinars

  • Work on assignments and projects to grow your skills

  • Get published in our magazines and books

  • Get your printed images showcased in our exhibitions and events

  • Learn about picking good subjects, composition, light & what makes images compelling

  • Learn how to adjust elements of the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed and ISO) for depth of field, fast moving subjects and in low light conditions

  • Learn how to bring out the best in your images using Adobe Lightroom (cropping, contrast, highlights/shadows, presets, vignette, black and white, masking etc.)

  • Learn how to curate your best images

  • Create a portfolio of your images on the IMAgEN8 website

  • Have your images showcased on our social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook)

  • Weekly tips and videos to grow your knowledge and learn new skills

  • Connect with like-minded people and community members involved in conservation and photography

  • Learn as a skill for your Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award

  • Volunteer your photography skills for conservation events, projects, exhibition setup etc.

  • Receive a certificate of completion

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Cameras
Digital SLRs from Canon, Nikon, Sony

6-month Program Details

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The 6-month program includes the following workshops and webinars:

  • Kickoff workshop (Camera basics)

  • Webinar (Adobe Lightroom basics)

  • 2 in-person workshops

  • Webinar (Composition)

  • Webinar (Compelling images)

  • Return camera

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In between these workshops and webinars, students will be getting 6 assignments to work on and learning through videos and how-to guides to grow their skills. They will have photography mentors to guide and help them.

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Student image showcase

The goal of our work with children and young adults is to nurture their love for Nature. The strength of this love and deepening of connections to our physical world improves their mental wellbeing, fosters increased awareness for the environment, builds compassion, and manifests as kaitiakitanga.

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We believe that by forming deep connections and love for our natural environment, we are happier, more compassionate, conserve what we love, and live sustainably. This fuels our passion to work with diverse communities, ages, and schools, so we can contribute to fostering a more sustainable society and planet for us all. 

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