Ways for Kids to Show Off Their Photography Skills

So you have a budding photographer in the family, and he isn't even into his teens? Celebrate his talent and accomplishments with a unique way to display his artwork -- either in your own home or as a gift for family and friends. Your child will be proud when you recognize his efforts with a permanent reminder of his work.

  1. Black-and-White Wall Art

    • Give the illusion of an art gallery event with a row of large, framed photos hanging from a brushed nickel or bronze rod. Achieve a contemporary feel with the clean lines of three to five complimentary photos in a black-and-white abstract collection. For a timeless country feel, opt for an unusual frame made from of an old wooden ladder. Paint the ladder white and mount it sideways on the wall. Complete the rustic look by centering black and white photos inside the squares created by the rungs.

    Photo Movie

    • Encourage your child's experimentation with technology by having him create his own photography DVD through a few simple steps. Using the free downloadable Windows DVD Maker software, he can upload an entire collection of photos at once for his movie, following the manufacturer's instructions. Let him select or customize his background and music choices before burning the DVD. For a finishing touch, he can design his own DVD cover onto a memo-sized template before shipping the photos off to family and friends.

    Photo Products

    • Creating a photo keepsake is no more difficult than "pointing and clicking" on a photography website such as Snapfish and Zazzle. Even superstores such as Walmart and Sears offer their own online photography options, or your child can visit a Kodak kiosk in person to select his memento. He can special-order a photo T-shirt, calendar, key-ring, photo blanket or mug as a reward to himself or gift for a friend.

    Coffee Table Books

    • Draw out your child's creativity in graphic design with a custom-printed coffee table book from Shutterfly, Mixbook or Viovio. Each site allows him to upload a series of pictures, select from overall themes and pick backgrounds and layouts -- either through a template or custom approach. He can also receive assistance in person at a printer such as FedEx Office or Office Depot. Once his project arrives in the mail, he can show it off in school or in a place of prominence on the bookshelf.

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