Taking Photos

CORE ACTIVITY: Taking photographs (Reserve at least 60 minutes)

Materials: Chart paper with photovoice guidelines that students brainstormed in a previous lesson. Cameras that students are going to use (disposable cameras, digital cameras, students’ phones, etc…)

• Review the guidelines that your students brainstormed for photovoice. In particular, stress that pictures with people where the faces are identifiable must have a consent form.
• Pair people off. Everyone should have a camera, copies of photo releases, and a pass to be in the hallway (if needed).
• If using disposable cameras, participants need to hand in their camera to you by the end of the session. If using phones or digital cameras, participants must upload or send their photos to you by the end of the session.
• Youth should review their photos and select 1-2 to share with the group (this can be during class-time or as homework before the next session).