Catherine Rive The Language of Photography and Film Instagram@weareherephotos
Young children have a unique view of the world. The camera is a powerful tool in the hands of children with language and communication needs. Photography enables children to explore how they perceive the world and to communicate their ideas in a meaningful way. Their photography is fascinating and full of surprises. Through the children’s photographs we get to see the world through their eyes.
Children participating in the photography and film projects are able to share how they see the world. Photography enables children to explore and communicate their ideas about the world, their interests, feelings and fascinations, questions about the world, preoccupations and more.
As part of the photography project, parents and carers are invited to join their children in taking a photo-walk to explore their local community through photography. The children’s photographs reveal their awareness of their environment and their ability to capture the beauty within it. On the walks, they make connections with their local community which creates a sense of belonging and ownership. It is important that young children build relationships with their community and develop empathy for the world around them. This is fundamental to their role as future citizens and caretakers of the planet.
In lockdown to create connections a virtual international exhibition of children’s photography taken in the pandemic: instagram@weareherephotos
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of TottenhamA photo walk
Catherine Rive; Early Years Children used film to explore their environment and share their interests and ideas. The finished film was shown at a local cinema to the children and their families.
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham A photo walk
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of TottenhamEarly years photography a photo walk
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive Exploring the Polka Theatre garden through photography. Early Years
Catherine Rive; A photo walk. The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
I hold it and take a pictureCatherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Sharing her photographs with her MummyCatherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Children and their parents take a photo walkCatherine Rive; The Language of Photography, Early Years digital photography, The Magic of Tottenham
Catherine Rive; Children, and their families were invited in to the nursery to explore light reflection and colour .