• Taking photos to use in portfolios

    A great preschool portfolio includes tons of evidence of growth and development.  Some of this evidence should be work samples and artwork, but evidence can also be photos of children participating in learning experiences, interacting with each other, and exploring their environment. Capturing these moments with your camera can take some practice, but once you get the hang of it, it will be like second nature (and the children will eventually forget that you’re taking their picture and stop making those cheesy faces).  Here are some tips for taking great portfolio photos; try to get multiple different views of the same thing – close ups and wide shots can both…