Teen Photography Course, Level 1: Ages 14–18 (Digital Workbook)
Teen Photography Course, Level 1: Ages 14–18 (Digital Workbook)
Teen Photography Course, Level 1: Ages 14–18 (Digital Workbook)
A step-by-step photography workbook for teens. Learn your camera, read the light, build strong pictures and make your first edits. Works with any camera or phone.
Your teenager already carries a camera everywhere. This workbook shows them how to use it with purpose.
Teen Photography Curriculum Level 1 is a 30-page guided workbook for ages 14–18. Each module explains one skill in plain language, sets a short exercise and leaves space to add their own photographs. By the end, your teen photographs with intention and knows why a picture works.
It suits a phone, a compact camera or a DSLR. No previous experience is needed, and no special equipment.
What is inside
Module 1, Know Your Camera: the controls that matter and what each one does
Module 2, Seeing Light: how to find good light and use it
Module 3, Composition Basics: framing, balance and leading the eye
Module 4, People and Places: portraits, street scenes and places worth photographing
Module 5, Your First Edits: simple, natural editing on a phone or computer
Module 6, Your First Project: planning and finishing a small series of photographs
11 example photographs by professional photographer Paul Hands
Add Your Photographs frames in 3:2 format, ready for your teen's own work
Exercises and Photographer's Tips throughout
A certificate of completion
Who it is for
Teens aged 14–18 who are starting out, parents looking for a screen-light creative project, and home educators who want a structured photography unit. Teens who have finished the Kids curriculum can begin here or move straight to Level 2.
How it works
Buy and download the PDF instantly
Work through one module at a time, at a pace that suits your teen
Print it, or fill the frames digitally
Share your favourite photographs in our community group: PH-ART-ED: Photo • Art • Education | Community
Details
Instant PDF download, 31 pages including cover
Personal and family use licence, print as many copies as you need at home
Works with any camera or smartphone
Written and taught by Paul Hands, photographer and educator with 14 years of teaching experience
Next step: Ready for more? Teen Level 2 helps your teen find their style and build a portfolio.






