Progressive Sub-Goals

Introduction

Understands aperture, shutter speed, and ISO

Developing

Shoots in manual mode with intentional settings

Mastery

Develops a personal style and portfolio

Advanced

Edits photos professionally using Lightroom or similar

Learning Resources

Role Model

Ansel Adams

Primary Resource

📺"Understanding Exposure" (Book) / "COOPH" (YouTube)

Watch on YouTube

📚 Book for Kids

Michael and Anne in the Yosemite Valley by Ansel and Virginia Adams

View on Amazon

📖 Book for Parents

Your Child in Pictures: The Parents' Guide to Photographing Your Toddler and Child from Age One to Ten by Me Ra Koh

View on Amazon

Related Skills to Explore

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#14 Music & Rhythm Response

Hobbies & Creative • Age 0 (0-12 months)

Calms or becomes alert in response to music

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#38 Scribbling

Hobbies & Creative • Age 1 (12-24 months)

Makes marks on paper with crayon

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#122 Photography Basics

Hobbies & Creative • Ages 4-5

Understands basic composition rules (rule of thirds)

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#151 Full Meal Preparation

Kitchen & Food • Ages 6-8

Plans and cooks a simple, complete meal

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#152 Baking from Scratch