Share this article without paywall.
Welcome to a showcase of photographs submitted by members of the Greater Lewis & Clark County Community 4-H Club. We are grateful to the Holter Museum of Art and curator Ramsay Ballew for the privilege of displaying 4-H’s works in Helena’s treasured gallery.
This year, 4-H youth enrolled in the photography project explore the concept of growth in their lives, both metaphorically and figuratively. “4-H Grows Here” is a national slogan of the 4-H program and promotes the goal of developing citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills in young people through experiential and hands-on learning programs in a positive environment.
In the photography project, we focus on creativity and composition. We work to promote imagination and find visual solutions to challenges. We explore different careers in photography and photographic styles, such as portraiture, photojournalism, astroscientific, macro and micro photography, photographic art, commercial and food photography, landscape photography and from wildlife,
People also read…
Most young people start out with camera phones, but as they continue the photography project over several years, they learn to explore more of the technical aspects of photography, using DSLR cameras, objectives and lighting techniques. 4-H members take on monthly photo challenges, attend workshops with presentations by professional photographers, participate in local photo safaris, pursue their photography independently and through 4-H programs, and exhibit their work at the Photo Show and the Lewis & Clark County Fair.
The 4-H Photo Show is on display at the Holter Museum of Art until June 18. Presented by Lewis & Clark County 4-H Members and Photography Project Superintendent Luke Duran.
Learn more about the 4-H photography project here: https://lc4hphoto.com
“Growing through the years: four young brothers happily jump down the road together, a vivid example of growth.” Cherith Irvin, 14, is a member of the Montana City Mavericks 4-H Club.
Cherith Irvin
“Although it might be obvious at first glance, this is the Washington Monument. No, I haven’t spent hours trying to find the perfect shot, but that’s what this image represents to me. She represents every item of growth I’ve had through 4-H I’ve been a 4-H member for almost 10 years I started out as Cloverbud doing crafts once a month for a responsible young adult who was lucky enough to attend the national 4-H conference in Washington DC like that, and the connections that are made through them, is really my driving force. So from Lewis and Clark County 4-H, to Washington DC, I grew up and learned so much Stella Duran, 15, is a member of the Prickly Pear 4-H Club.
Stella Duran
“My family and I went to my great-aunt’s ranch to help with the calving. This is calf #325. He’s a little bull, and he caught my eye from the start. “This little one has only two days,” says my aunt Gail, owner of Keystone Herefords. I look forward to seeing these calves every year and I look forward to watching them grow.” Alyssa White, 14, is a member of the Gold Nuggets 4-H Club .
Alyssa White
“Winter Romp,” Cassidy Holm, 11, is a member of the Wild Roses 4-H Club.
Cassidy Holm
“When I think of growth, I think of the mindset of plants and how they grow.” Alaina Greaney, 13, is a member of the Silver Spurs 4-H Club.
Alaina Greney
Macey Rude, 11, is a member of the Prickly Pear 4-H Club.
macey rude
“Accidental Beauty” Jack Ellis, 15, is a member of the Big Sky 4-H Club.
Jack Ellis
“Over the past few years, archery has practically become a part of me. I have met an incredible group of people and formed great friendships through the 4-H Archery project, and honed skills such as perseverance, focus and patience. I have learned so much from my two years in the program, and I am sure that as the years add up, my love for this sport and its people will only to grow.” Emma Williams, 15, is a member of the Clancy Golden Nuggets 4-H Club.
Emma Williams
