Tooele County 4-H Leader\u27s Guide

This manual that helps new leaders better understand the 4-H program in Tooele County

Indoor Photography

Photography is the science of recording light in an artistic way to create a pleasing image. Indoor photography requires a photographer to become familiar with some of the built in functions of a camera

Photo Composition

Photography is the art of capturing an image with a camera to produce satisfying artwork. There are several elements that go into a well-composed photograph

Film Speed or the ISO

Light is energy. Brighter light is more energy than dimmer light. This concept is central to understanding film speed, or ISO

Mechanics of a Digital Camera

There are many diverse concepts involved in digital photography that can be taught to kids. Artistic concepts such as the use of color and balance are techniques youth and adults can learn

Recording Proper Outdoor Lighting

The function of a camera is to record light rays. A digital camera records light rays in an electronic code. When taking pictures outdoors regulating the sun’s light influences quality more than any other non-camera factor

Choosing Digital Camera Lenses

Lenses may be the most critical component of the camera. The lens on a camera is a series of precision-shaped pieces of glass that, when placed together, can manipulate light and change the appearance of an image

Tooele County 4-H Youth Garden: An Interactive Approach

The Tooele City 4-H Youth Garden program was designed to provide a non-traditional recreational activity for a growing youth population. Children ages 5-18, assisted by parents and other family members, tend an 8’x 15’ garden plot. A small registration fee covers 4-H enrollment. Tooele City provides land, water, employees, maintenance and equipment. Participants provide their own seed and labor, must attend an orientation in the spring, commit to work at least once each week in the garden, and attend periodic club meetings during the growing season. Club meetings cover basic gardening principles and specific issues related to individual garden plots. Approximately 800 youth have been involved since it was first organized in 2002. Many members have “graduated” or gone on to having their own gardens. The youth garden project has been a success due to a combination of dedicated leadership, hands-on learning and tangible, edible results

History of Photography

The most basic principle of the camera obscura is based on the concept that light travels in a straight line