The SAO and Oakland Arts recently offered a variety of classes to Oakland youth. There are plans to do so again this coming winter. Oakland was fortunate to have Jim DeLillo teach photography to a group of kids ranging from 11-15 years old. Below are some images by these talented kids.
The Photography class included both theory and hands-on: Basic Photography, Camera Controls, Light, Composition, and artistic expression. Teaching what makes a good photograph and how to use a camera off of ‘automatic’. Photo critiques were done for improvement.
Jim showing his work at this fall's Art in the Park
Jim DeLillo is an internationally-published photographer who specializes in travel, local color and editorial. Avidly working since 1972, Jim’s many years of experience have provided such esteemed international publications like Woman’s World Magazine with a refreshing break from stiffly-posed shots often found within them. His photojournalist, reality based, eclectic style spans travel, both domestic and abroad – the wilderness, and ultimately outer space. Jim is also an accomplished astro-photographer.
Jim and his work is simply put, astounding. Jim won a Nikon.net Award for his series, “Children of Belize.” Other accomplishments include reaching the Gold Level (10,000 downloads) with iStock, Getty’s microstock offering.
When he is not making beautiful things happen with his camera, Jim is a Senior Project Manager at a major biotech company in New Jersey.
Jim loved teaching this enthusiastic group of young photographers and was truly impressed by their talent and drive. Enjoy the show…
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Wow! Amazing shots by such young photographers!
My daughter took this class and learned so much about photography. Great job Mr. DeLillo! Thank you! And thank you to the Oakland Journal for publishing some of their pics – she was very excited to see it this morning!