What We Do

Our Mission

Lens of Hope is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to provide children with health challenges the opportunity to experience the world of photography. Children fighting cancer will have the opportunity to join a free five week photography class where they will learn from a professional how to creatively express themselves through the art of photography. By the end of the course, kids will have learned the basics of photography, how to shoot various forms of photography (landscape, portrait, wildlife, macro, and abstract), and finally how to tell a story through the means of photography. All costs of the program, instruction, and use of cameras will be made available through the fundraising efforts of Lens of Hope. Each student will receive their very own digital camera to use throughout the course and keep once the course concludes.

General Photography Course Outline

Photo Session 1 - Introduction

  • Get to know the instructor

  • Review course schedule

  • Explore a brief history of photography from film to digital

  • Discover how a camera works

  • Learn the photography basics (shutter speed, aperture, ISO)

Photo Session 2 - Camera distribution and instruction

  • Receive personal digital camera

  • Learn about camera functions and how to utilize camera features

  • Practice using camera

Photo Session 3 - Composition

  • Learn the principal elements of an appealing photo

  • Explore how to direct the viewers eye

  • Discover how to tell a story and/or evoke emotion using photography

Photo Session 4 - Landscape, portrait, wildlife photography 

  • Explore three of the most common types of photography

  • Learn the basic camera settings and photo technique used in each

  • Understand the most optimal timing and lighting for each type of photography

Photo Session 5 - Macro, abstract, and photo editing

  • Explore two more popular types of photography

  • Learn how to download and edit photos

  • Select each individual’s favorite photos for print 

  • Upon completion of the course, students will be allowed to keep their digital camera

*Course program can be personalized to fit individual needs*