Teaching wildlife photography to the foundation stage students of Bangkok Patana School was an incredible experience. The students, who range from four to six years old, were full of enthusiasm and eager to learn about the fascinating world of animals.
Before starting the lesson, I introduced the students to the basics of photography and explained some of the fundamentals of wildlife photography that they might be able to understand. I explained the importance of taking good photographs and the need to be aware of our environment when taking photos. I also talked about the different types of cameras, lenses, and how to use the different settings on the camera to get the best possible shots.
The students were all excited to use the iPads and digital cameras to take pictures, and I showed them how to properly use the cameras on the iPads to take the best possible shots. We then went outside and took pictures of the wildlife including birds, squirrels and some turtles we saw at the playground.
The students were amazed at the different types of animals they saw and were full of questions. We talked about the various animals that we saw, as well as their features and behavior.
The children learned to stay quiet whilst taking their photos to ensure that the creatures wouldn’t scurry away before the photo was snapped! This wonderful learning opportunity was very fun and engaging for the FS children and I enjoyed it too!
ear Mark,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Elena Del Fabbro, Executive Director of BimBi Italiani, an organization dedicated to promoting the Italian language, culture, and traditions to both Italians and non-Italians interested in our rich heritage. In copy is my colleague and BimBi Italiani’s co-founder, Laura Perin.
We are currently organizing a unique CREO Lab on Saturday, October 5th, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Bangkok Patana School in Bagna. This hands-on workshop will explore the art of photography through an Italian cultural lens, focusing on Leonardo da Vinci’s Camera Obscura and the Pinhole camera, showcasing the Italian roots of these innovative concepts. The lab is open to children aged 6 and above.
Initially, we had secured a photographer for this workshop, but due to an unforeseen emergency, they had to drop out. Upon reviewing your profile, we were impressed by your experience in photography and teaching, and we believe you could be the perfect fit for this role.
The workshop will be collaborative—BimBi Italiani will co-develop and co-deliver it with you, but we need a skilled photographer to lead and be the mastermind behind all the photography-related components. Your role would be to guide the children through both the technical and creative aspects of photography while we support the cultural and educational content.
Regarding remuneration, our proposal would be 50% of the enrollment fee we receive. The fees are THB 1980 for BimBi Italiani Members & Patana Students and THB 2350 for non-members. Of course, the more we can drive interest and encourage participation, the more we can both benefit from the workshop.
Would this opportunity interest you? If so, we would love to have a quick call today at 4:00 PM (Wednesday, 11th September) to discuss further. I’ve also attached some initial ideas for the lab that we can develop into a structured 6-hour program together.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Elena