2011 – Digital Photographer

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge


Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Junior page has information on when all badges were released.

What is this badge about?

Take and edit photos and create art with them to share.

Choose your own activities!

  • Activity List  (Not Available Yet)

Our Summary* of requirements:

  1. Learn the basics of digital photography (from an expert, a camera store, OR online tutorials).
  2. Take at least 10 different photos of one subject (friend/group of friends, pet, OR landscape).
  3. Edit (fix something, change something, OR add something) 3 photos.
  4. Create art (collage, panoramic photo, OR gift) with your photos.
  5. Share your photos (digital album, art show, OR online photo journal).

* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.

What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?

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Meeting Plans

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What is a good way to earn the badge at home?

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At Home Plans

GSUSA Information and Details

Five steps are needed to complete this badge:

  1. Learn about digital cameras from an expert
  2. Take tons of photographs!
  3. Edit three photos
  4. Make a digital photo project
  5. Share your photos
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources

  • GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
    • Mtg 1: Photography Basics (Expert, Camera Store, OR Teach Yourself), AND 10 Photos (Friends, Pet, or Landscape)
    • Mtg 2: Edit Photo (Fix, Change, OR Add), Create (Collage, Panoramic, OR Gift), AND Show (Digital Album, Art Show, OR Photo Journal)
  • Digital Photographer Mtg 2 Activity Choices by GSUSA
  • VTK Common Digital Camera Modes by GSUSA

Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the 2011 GSUSA Multi-level Art badges under Digital Arts.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.

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