Photography and Editing Club for all levels!

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18 sessions

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About

Love taking pictures or editing cool visuals? Join the Photography & Editing Club and turn your creativity into art—from anywhere! This club is for all levels—whether you’ve never picked up a camera before or you’ve been editing for years.
In this virtual club, you’ll:
• Learn how to take amazing photos using your phone, tablet, or camera
• Explore lighting, angles, and creative composition through live demos and tutorials
• Practice editing using free and popular apps/software
• Work on fun photo challenges and themed projects each week
• Share your work in online galleries and get helpful feedback
• Collaborate on digital posters, slideshows, and social media-style content 
AND MORE!
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No experience is needed. Beginners will learn step by step, and more advanced members can experiment with new techniques and help lead mini-workshops.
If you enjoy capturing moments, telling stories through images, or just want a fun, creative online space to express yourself, this club is for you—no matter your skill level. Log in and create with us!

Tutored by

Lyla E 🇺🇸

Certified in 1 topic

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Hi, I’m Lyla, a sophomore in high school, looking to get the best grades and graduate with all A’s. I’m a really outgoing person and love talking! My hobbies and passions include photography, poetry, and martial arts. My ethnicity is half Filipina and half Egyptian! The major I'm aiming for is neurosurgery! It's nice to meet you.

Sessions

Upcoming

All

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

• Try to attend all online sessions and be on time.

• You must attend at least 75% of meetings to stay in the series.

• If you’ll be absent or late, message or email the advisor ahead of time when possible.

• Missing 2 or more sessions in a row without communicating may lead to being withdrawn from the club.

• Stay engaged during meetings (participate, follow along with activities, and do small photo challenges).

We know things come up—just keep us informed so we can support you.

SESSION 1

11

Mar

SESSION 1

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMar 11, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

In this first session, we'll be introducing ourselves, going over the foundations of photography and editing, and doing some fun interactive activities to explore different styles of photography!

SESSION 2

18

Mar

SESSION 2

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMar 18, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

1. Intro to Photography (All Levels)
• What makes a good photo? Composition, focus, and timing
• Simple tricks for better pictures with any device

SESSION 3

25

Mar

SESSION 3

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMar 25, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

2. Phone Photography 101
• Getting the most out of your phone camera
• Settings, grid lines, and quick editing in your gallery

SESSION 4

1

Apr

SESSION 4

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCApr 1, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

3. Composition Basics
• Rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, symmetry
• Before/after examples and mini practice challenge
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SESSION 5

8

Apr

SESSION 5

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCApr 8, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

4. Lighting Made Simple
• Natural vs. artificial light
• How to avoid dark, blurry, or overexposed photos

SESSION 6

15

Apr

SESSION 6

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCApr 15, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

5. Portraits & People
• Posing tips, angles, and backgrounds
• Respectful photography and consent

SESSION 7

22

Apr

SESSION 7

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCApr 22, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

6. Nature & Outdoor Photography
• Capturing plants, skies, animals, and landscapes
• Working with changing light and weather

SESSION 8

29

Apr

SESSION 8

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCApr 29, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

7. Everyday & Still Life Photography
• Turning ordinary objects into creative photos
• Color, patterns, and textures

SESSION 9

6

May

SESSION 9

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMay 6, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

8. Intro to Editing
• What editing can (and shouldn’t) do
• Basic tools: crop, exposure, contrast, color, sharpness

SESSION 10

13

May

SESSION 10

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMay 13, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

9. Free Editing Apps Deep Dive
• Exploring 1–2 free apps (like Snapseed, Lightroom Mobile, or built‑in editors)
• Live edit-along with sample photos

SESSION 11

20

May

SESSION 11

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMay 20, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

10. Color & Mood
• Using color, filters, and tones to create a feeling
• Warm vs. cool edits, black-and-white
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SESSION 12

27

May

SESSION 12

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMay 27, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

11. Photo Challenges Session
• Short timed challenges (“yellow objects”, “reflections”, “shadows”)
• Group share and feedback

SESSION 13

3

Jun

SESSION 13

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCJun 3, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

12. Storytelling with Photos
• How to create a mini photo series that tells a story
• Planning, shooting, and sequencing images

SESSION 14

10

Jun

SESSION 14

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCJun 10, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

13. Social Media Style Content
• Safe, responsible posting
• Cropping for different platforms, simple text overlays
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SESSION 15

17

Jun

SESSION 15

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCJun 17, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

14. Creative Effects & Experimental Photography
• Silhouettes, motion blur, long exposure style (with phones), abstract shots
• Fun at-home experiments

SESSION 16

24

Jun

SESSION 16

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCJun 24, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

15. Mini Critique & Feedback Day
• Students share 2–3 photos
• Kind, constructive feedback and goal setting

SESSION 17

1

Jul

SESSION 17

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCJul 1, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

16. Collab Project Session
• Work together on a shared theme (e.g., “Life at Our School”, “My Neighborhood”, “Joy”, “Change”)
• Plan for a simple online gallery or slideshow

SESSION 18

8

Jul

SESSION 18

Art

Wed 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCJul 8, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

17. Build Your Mini Portfolio
• Choosing your best work
• Basic sequencing and presenting your photos (for school, contests, or personal use)

Public Discussion

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Mar 11 - Jul 8

18 weeks

60 mins

/ session

Next session on March 11, 2026

SCHEDULE

Wednesdays

8:00PM