Photography Resources
The AY Honor Photography promises lots of memory-making fun for Pathfinders and Pathfinder staff. However, as in most honors, if we don't start out by learning how to do it well, it could become a frustrating and time-consuming process for everyone. We've collected some resources we believe we help you or your club earn the AY Honor in Photography. We've included quick, time saving tips to help you earn the honor and maybe gain a life-long appreciation for the pictures in God's world.

Time Frame: 2-6 hours - This honor may be best if done partially with club time and partly at home, or pn a club field trip or campout.

AY Honor Requirements This printer-friendly requirement sheet is from the AY Honor Manual and describes what skills should be demonstrated in order to earn the Photography honor.

Basic AY Honor Photograph FAQs Basic Questions and Answers you might have a a teacher or Pathfinder wishing to earn this honor.

Camera Construction (req. #1)
Learn the different parts of a simple SLR camera and how each one works.

Earning the Photography Honor with a simple point-and-shoot disposable camera A series of articles that explain in detail how to fulfill requirement #5 of the photography honor using a simple disposable camera, all for only $15!

Online Resources:

American Museum of Photography
What's a tintype? How long HAS there been photography? Who is Ansel Adams? These questions and many more are answered at the American Museum of Photography.

BetterPhoto.com
Definitions of all the common (and not so common) terminology used in photography.

Photoseminars.com Online seminars in Photography. Some are free, some are tuition based.

For more:

About.com extensive Amateur Photography guides and resources