I Am A Friend, A Photographer And When I Was A Child

I have always been in love taken photos since I was a little girl and I grew a passion for it. I love being able to capture moments that I may not be able to capture again because somethings happen in life once and once only.

Immediately after we arrived, I constantly pestered my mother about getting me into the acting industry; eventually she obliged. She put me in a local production of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. I was primarily focused on having fun, so I forgot one line at the beginning of each performance. It wasn’t a drastic mistake, but it gave me the ambition to work harder in the future. Years later, in my photography class I had to submit a piece to the High School Congressional Art Competition. Initially, I did not believe my piece was strong enough, but my photography teacher urged me to submit it and I placed second in the competition. My photo sat in the Capital building in Washington, D.C. for a year. My creativity and ambition are the two main components that make up who I am. Even though my goal is to become a doctor, I will figure out how to approach it in a creative and fun

For my creative project, I did a photographic narrative. I had a hard time trying to decide what I was going to take pictures of, that would tell a story. After awhile, I finally decided to make my photographic narrative over the stages of ones (me) life. Once I decided on a topic, it was just a matter of figuring out what my pictures would consist of. I wanted to get the point across that my pictures were telling a story of some one’s life in a sweet but simple way. After choosing a topic for my narrative, I was trying to think of what would be an easy way to convey my message though photographs. I decided to take pictures of things that I considered to be important stages of one’s life. A lot of planning went into my photos, I took about

The moment of stillness and snap of the lens is always satisfying. What makes a picture exceptional is a change of perspective. Photography is the very culmination of creativity, looking at the world through a lens that is simply different and changing your way of thinking. Before I was introduced to photography, I was the type of person to hate taking pictures at an event. It was a hassle and a distraction from enjoying the present and the now. However, I was later inspired to look into photography after seeing pictures that I never thought were possible from a simple camera. It took me a while to grasp how to use it properly. The various photography terms and methods were discouraging at first, but I gradually became experienced and came

Photography is a story people fail to put into words. You may or may not realize it, but you are constantly surrounded by photography. We share on social media and as well as make little or maybe even big impacts on the environment by sharing out social life with others across the world. In the article 6 reasons why photography matters, O’Neill points out that “Images are much more than a simple record. Photography speaks to the best and most generous part of our human nature – the desire to share what we find beautiful and interesting with others” (O’Neill 2012 . Everyday humans are documenting

Since its arrival in the late 1820’s, photography has become much more common and ubiquitous in our day to day lives. Due to its increased technological presence, our society, purposefully or not, has altered some of its fundamental values. While some of these changes worked in our favor, others resulted in a community that is significantly more divided and focused on the individual instead of the collective society. In a time when we should be working together to create a better future, we are instead significantly more concerned with ourselves and our image. As a result of our infatuation with photography we have altered the way in which we see ourselves and therefore, we have become more self-conscious, self-centered and conceded.

My passion for visual image started when I was 13 so I took pictures of friends and family holidays, but didn't really think much of it. My first Tumblr blog lead me to a whole new level of fresh talent: young photographers, stylists and designers, models and music artists, who became an inspiration, but also teens like me somewhat lost in their lives but eager to grow. By then I also bought my first i-D printed copy, with "Youthful" written on the cover and it totally changed the way I see youth and my aims as a young creative. At 15 I took it more seriously and started taking portraits for my blog. Photography is a medium that combines all intangible dimensions of reality into a single (sometimes touchable) frame that depends on choices:

Photography indulges me to use my creative juices to give you shots that makes you smile, teary eyes and reminiscent of good times.

Growing up having strict parents and many boundaries, it had always put me in a box. I believed that everything had to be perfect, and that there’s only one solution to a problem. I’d thought that for the longest time; until, I met my best friend. A distinct memory I remember of us, was the first time we met, which was in ninth grade English. She was holding a book with huge letters on it that read ‘photography’. My curiosity got the best of me, so I asked if I could see it. Her face immediately lit up, and she opened up the book. I remember seeing pages after pages of beautiful photos, and the vision behind those photos were breathtaking. A certain photo I remember was a picture of a tree. But it wasn’t any ordinary tree. One half of the tree was covered in snow; the other in ice. I found it odd that she didn’t pick one side of the tree

Photography is a creative pursuit. Every photographer has a unique vision of the world. You just have to move away from the traditional imagery that you might be taking and get personal, be selfish, and photograph what you are most passionate about.

Then, during winter break of sophomore year my family took a trip to Mexico. As I was relaxing on a hammock, I noticed that the sun was setting and the sky had such brilliant colors. Instinctively, I reached for my phone and snapped a picture. I didn't think much of it at first; I had just thought it was a pretty photo, but when I showed it to my family, they told me how artistic and beautiful it is. This one picture boosted my confidence, and I started taking photography seriously. I began constantly taking photos of everything, and in doing so, I realized that beauty is everywhere, even in things as trivial as cups or chairs. This concept speaks to me more than anything else because in today’s society, only unique things

I chose to pursue photography because it is something that I find very interesting. Looking through social media, TV, and the internet and seeing the kind of photos people take just amaze me. I really enjoy a story behind a photo because it really shows how a picture is worth a thousand words. The amazing shots people take is something I

Photography is one of those things that the only way you can get better is by practicing and experimenting. Although, you can get different gear like lenses, flash, etc., but you’ll only get so far in photography because you’re solely relying on gear and that’s what separates a good photographer from a great photographer. It’s always good to carry it around because you never really know when you’re going to have such an opportunity. Some people have asked where I get so much inspiration for this and I simply reply with ‘Instagram’. An account such as @13thwitness gives me so much inspiration alone but you can never have too much to influence you to become this person you want to become.

I have been photographing for over 3 years, mainly nature and landscapes. Although, my photographs are merely to be aesthetically pleasing, I am still communicating where I was or what I saw and how it made me feel.

One day when the chaos became too overwhelming, I took a trip with my dad to the beach. He brought his camera with him and proceeded to hand it to me to take his picture. That day, I found out what I wanted to do - and it changed my life.