A while ago, I went on a photo outing to Changgyenggung Palace with some classmates from my photography class. This time, I brought along my eldest son, who has recently started to enjoy playing with his old man’s camera.
At first, I just wanted him to have a variety of experiences. But after seeing the photos he took, I found myself wanting to recommend this activity to other parents. His photos perfectly captured what he wanted to see and reflected his unconscious perspective.
Children see the things we take for granted and capture them in photos through their unique perspectives. This activity offers a glimpse into their minds, at least indirectly.
I plan to hand over my camera to my kids more often in the future.
take for granted - to fail to appreciate something or someone because it's always available or assumed to be there
얼마 전 사진 수업을 함께 듣는 분들과 창경궁으로 출사를 다녀왔다. 이번에는 최근 아빠의 카메라를 만지작거리는 것을 좋아하는 큰아들과 함께 했다.
처음에는 그저 아이가 다양한 체험을 했으면 하는 마음뿐이었다. 하지만 아이각 찍은 사진을 보고 나니 다른 부모들에게도 이 활동을 추천하고 싶었다. 아이의 사진은 그가 보고자 하는 것들과 아이의 무의식이 고스란히 담겨 있었다.
아이들은 우리가 당연하게 여기는 것들을 자신들만의 독특한 시각으로 바라보고 사진에 담아낸다. 이 활동을 통해 아이들의 정신세계를 간접적으로나마 엿볼 수 있게 해 준다.
앞으로도 아이에게 카메라를 자주 건네줄 생각이다.
- I went fishing with my old man last weekend. / My daughter doesn’t want to play with her old man anymore.
- Many of the things we take for granted are very precious. / That’s a benefit that shouldn’t be taken for granted.
- I admire that artist’s unique perspective. / I want to hear about her unique perspective on this issue.
A: Show me the pictures you took today.
B: Sure, take a look at this one. I really like this photo of a tree.
A: Wow, that’s great. It feels like the work of a pro.
B: My son took that.
A: It looks like a work of art! Does he take after you?
B: I love how I can read into his inner world through the photos he takes.
