Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
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Released in 2011.
The 2011 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.
Quick Links:
Activity Choices, Meeting Plans, Solo Scouts,
Uniform Placement, GSUSA Info & Links
Our Summary* of Requirements:
- Learn the basics of digital photography (from an expert, a camera store, OR online tutorials).
- Take at least 10 different photos of one subject (friend/group of friends, pet, OR landscape).
- Edit (fix something, change something, OR add something) 3 photos.
- Create art (collage, panoramic photo, OR gift) with your photos.
- Share your photos (digital album, art show, OR online photo journal).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
Activity Choices
Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!
Do five Required Activities:
- Read Photography Basics.
- Pick one 10 Photo activity.
- Pick one Edit Photo activity.
- Pick one Photo Art activity.
- Pick one Share Art activity.
Available Troop Meeting Plans
- (2) 90 Min Mtgs – Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley)
- (1) Mtg – Plan at Earn Junior Girl Scout Badges Blog
- (2) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
- Mtg 1: Photography Basics (3 choices), 10 Photos (3 choices)
- Mtg 2: Edit Photo (3 choices), Create (3 choices), Show (3 choices)
- (1) Virtual Mtg – Part 1 and Part 2 from GSWNY
- Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?
- At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSTOP – Original Link
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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 and goes on the troop number side of the vest – Click Here to see Junior diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.
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GSUSA Information and Details
There are five steps needed to complete this badge, found on the Girl Scout Shop description or searching the GSUSA Badge Explorer. Information on the official requirements can also be found on the Scout’s Honor Wiki.
Printed Booklets
Booklet and VTK Information(Coming Soon)- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet
Other Non-GSUSA Resources
- Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
(No official Groups)
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Click Here -> To see information References:
Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Digital Photographer 1.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Digital Photographer 2.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
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