Time spent in nature helps with improved concentration, assists with the treatment of ADHD, depression and other mental illness, and improves mood, coordination and agility.

Nature photography has been proven to bolster kids’ interests in ecology, science and conservation.

To inspire kids to protect the environment through photography.

Photography, in some ways, has become a modern-day extension of how we interact and communicate with others.

Taking photos can help kids visualize the same thing in different ways.

You may also want to remind kids about the importance of their safety and other people’s privacy—they should never snap pics of someone without permission.

For years, researchers have rolled out study after study showing how beneficial time spent in nature is for childhood development. They learn how their images can actually educate the public and protect the places and species they learn to love.

Photography can be a way to express their creativity.

Photography can help develop a child’s voice, vision and identity as it pertains to their family, friends and community. It can also strengthen connections between visual and other forms of expression.

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