Professional photographer Freeman Patterson describes photography as a hobby that provides people not only with a creative outlet, but actually improves their ability to appreciate their surroundings. Shows him teaching students his beliefs and techniques.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015244
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography - Themes, motives
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Leisure
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Creative ability
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Photography - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Leisure
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Hobbies
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Leisure
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)