Give Your Home Ed Kid a Real Photography Education
A step-by-step curriculum for 8–18 year olds — from camera basics to finished projects. Works with any phone, tablet or camera. No subscriptions, no extra kit.
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I’m Paul Hands
and I teach home ed kids photography — in person, all over the UK, and now through this curriculum too. It's already being used by hundreds of home ed families. If your child's into art, technology, or just always has a phone or camera in hand, this gives them a proper, structured way to get good at it — not just "take more photos," but actually understand light, composition and storytelling, one step at a time.
“Marky, my 12 year old son, has been working with Paul in his Junior Academy for about a year now. He really enjoys the sessions & I can see big improvements in him more and more each time. He’s learnt a lot of different styles, as well as post production & editing techniques. We would recommend to anybody looking to learn photography.”
“My daughter enjoyed an amazing workshop with Paul this weekend.
Paul has a great way of explaining the complex and daunting subject of photography to kids in a way that makes it easy to digest and apply whilst not losing any of the real substance of the subject.
Thank you Paul for igniting a spark that I am sure will be burning for many years to come!!”
Start Here…
Kids Photography Curriculum — Level 1 For complete beginners, ages 8–14
An 18-page step-by-step curriculum covering camera basics, seeing creatively, light, composition and colour. Includes creative tasks, printable worksheets, and parent guidance for every session.
£19.99 £34.99 (introductory price)
Intermediate
Kids Photography Curriculum — Level 2 For kids who've finished Level 1 or already know the basics
A 24-page curriculum that builds on Level 1: advanced composition, breaking the rules on purpose, reading light, telling a story across a series of photos, simple editing, and planning a project from start to finish.
£19.99 £34.99
‘Recommended, Best Value’
The Complete Bundle Both levels, start to finish
Everything in Level 1 and Level 2 together — 42 pages covering the full path from "how does a camera work" to a finished, presented photo project. Save £4.99 versus buying the two separately.
£34.99
Got an Older Photographer at Home?
Next Level
Teen Photography Curriculum — Ages 15+
For teens who've outgrown a beginner's course and want real depth
A 24-page curriculum for teens ready to move beyond the basics: developing a personal style, building documentary-style photo essays, taking creative control of exposure, editing with real intention, and curating a finished portfolio they're proud to show.
£24.99
Not sure which one to pick?
If your child hasn't done any structured photography before, start with Level 1. Already comfortable with the basics? Jump into Level 2. And if you know you'll want the full path, the Bundle saves you money and means you're set from day one.
Each curriculum is focused on making creative photography. If you’re looking for technical tuition with using a DSLR, it’s better to learn on my in person workshops because it’s very technical and kids are best to be supported through this process.
In-Person photography education and Group Workshops
Also available: in-person workshops and group courses on location, anywhere in the UK.
If you're thinking about trying this with your child, or want to ask about running a workshop for your local home ed group, please get in touch — happy to answer questions.
