University of Minnesota Extension

Minnesota 4-H


Photography Project

Tell your story using photography! Learn about equipment basics, taking sharper pictures, lighting and flash techniques, photo composition, approaches, sequencing, and evaluating photographs. Use multiple cameras and even assemble a whole production team.

Digital Photography

State & regional events

To view county or local club events, visit the county website.

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Minnesota State Fair

4-H plays a pivotal role in youth development and public education at the Minnesota State Fair. Over 7,000 4-H youth have the opportunity to interact with the public and educate fairgoers through 4-H exhibits, demonstrations, performances, and 4-H promotion. More info.

 

Photography project resources


Complete Guide to Digital Photography
Complete Guide to Digital Photography
Price: $29.95 (224 pages)

Kodak Pocket Guide

Kodak Pocket Guide
Price: 6.95 (224 pages)



 


4-H Youth Record Keeping

Project leader resources

4-H Photo Curriculum Guide-set of 4

4-H Photo Curriculum Guide-set of 3
Price: $17.25 (80 pages each)

Photography Leaders (81 K PDF)

Photography Medallion

Photography medallion
Price: $7.50


Project meeting outlines

Project Meeting Outlines Lesson plans to be used with youth.
Blank project meeting outline (61 K PDF)


All Kinds of Cameras
(10 K PDF)
Commercial Photographer Review of Photos(47 K PDF)
Critiquing Photos(70 K PDF)
Cropping and Matting - Photo Button(57 K PDF)
Digital Photography Introduction(10 K PDF)
Discussing (Critiquing) Photos(49 K PDF)
Greeting Card Project(52 K PDF)
Monthly Calendar(48 K PDF)
Picture Display(48 K PDF)
Photographing Your Community(54 K PDF)
Play(65 K PDF)
Scrapbooking with Digital Photos(47 K PDF)
Storytelling(43 K PDF)
Taking Photos(46 K PDF)
Taking Photos-2(42 K PDF)
Photographing Barns and History(317 K PDF)


Clover Update

 

Scholarships & grants

You may qualify for funding for your 4-H project, your club or your university studies. Learn more.