Eye to Eye: Parent & Kid Workshop

CONNECTICUT · PARENTS & KIDS

Learn photography together, from both sides of the lens.

Eye to Eye is a hands-on photography workshop for parents and kids.

Working as partners, you’ll explore light, composition and portraiture while taking turns behind and in front of the camera. You’ll learn how to direct a subject, communicate an idea through a photograph and collaborate to make images together.

You’ll leave with stronger photography skills, photographs of each other—and perhaps a new way of seeing the person you came with.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Light, composition and point of view
  • Making dynamic, intentional portraits
  • Directing a subject to create feeling and mood
  • Turning an idea into a photograph
  • Collaborating with another photographer

WHAT TO BRING
Camera + charged battery + SD card
A small object that means something to you

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Ages: Parents & Kids of all ages
Date: TBD
Experience: No experience necessary
Class size: Maximum 6 pairs
Location: Weston, CT
Tuition: TBD per pair

Student photographer at work — and the portraits she made of her dad.

how the workshop works

SEE
We begin with the light, composition and point of view, and discover how two photographers can look at the same thing and make completely different photographs.

PHOTOGRAPH
You’ll take turns behind and in front of the camera, learning how to direct a subject and use ideas, actions and prompts to create expressive portraits of one another.

CREATE
Finally, you’ll work as partners to make a photograph together—combining what you’ve learned about seeing, directing and communicating an idea.

LOCATION

Weston, CT
Exact location provided upon enrollment.

Parking
Parking details provided before the workshop.

QUESTIONS

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Do I need my own camera?

Yes. Students should bring their own camera with a fully charged battery and memory card.

The Studio Lighting workshop requires a DSLR or mirrorless camera with a hot shoe and the ability to shoot manually.

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What kind of camera do I need?

Any digital camera that allows you to control the basic camera settings will work. If you’re unsure whether your camera is appropriate, contact us before enrolling.

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Do I keep my photos?

Yes. You’ll go home with anything you create.

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Is there a minimum enrollment requirement?

Workshops require a minimum of three participants. If a workshop is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, participants will receive a full refund or may transfer to another available date.

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What is the cancellation policy?

If you cancel your enrollment, refunds are made as follows:
– More than 3 weeks before the workshop begins: full refund, less a cancellation fee 4% of tuition.
– 1–3 weeks before the workshop: 50% refund
– Less than 1 week before the workshop: non-refundable
– Once the program has begun, tuition is non-refundable, but unused sessions may be credited toward a future workshop.

Workshop credit is available through the following year.

Full details are under Withdrawals & Refunds on our Policies page.

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Does the parent need any experience?

No experience necessary for any participants, beginners welcome!

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Can I bring more than one child?

Yes, absolutely. Additional kids are prorated at $175 per person.

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Can a grandparent or other adult attend?

Yes, additional adults are prorated at $175 per person.