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Show 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY ATTRACTS 70;000 City kids as well as farm kids get a lot of enjoyment out of 4-H Photography projectsin proj-ectsin fact more than 70,000 4-H boys and girls . are now learning step-toy-step methods ot good picture taking. Many of them never owned or operated oper-ated a camera before. And they don't run around taking pictures any old way. The 4-H Photography program pro-gram has been carefully planned plan-ned by specialists of the Cooperative Co-operative Extension Service and program sponsor Eastman Kodak ' Co. The youngsters learn "first things first.'' How does a camera work; how is film loaded and removed; when should a flash be used; these are some of the basics. Then they study composition use of color film, slides, and special lighting. Advanced members learn to operate movie cemars, take news photos, and photos for other 4-H activities. Pictures also are used to supplement school studies. In fact .skills learned in the project have enabled many high school students stu-dents to obtain part-time jobs as free-lance photographers, darkroom assistants, and sales people. More information about the photography program and how to enroll or be a club leader can be obtained by contacting your county extension agent. |