I have been doing photography for 5 years, initially when I started it was just a hobby, however, during my time in education I fell in love with photography, and when I realised you could get a career in the subject I was hooked. I've experimented with a lot of different genres of photography, and I really enjoy both action and documentary photography, which I hope to expand my knowledge on, by going to university. I know that I'm capable for a photography course because I am excited about learning new skills and techniques that I will be able to apply to my career after I graduate.
I believe that University is the best option to pursue a successful career in photography, it will teach me to be more creative when photographing all whilst expanding my knowledge on my analytical and theoretical skills. My long term career goal is to be either working free-lance or to become a photojournalist for a successful documentary or travel organisation such as 'National Geographic', travelling the world and experiencing different environments and cultures. I love to follow the news, and big events that are going on local to me, not only do I find it extremely interesting, I also love capturing moments that are in a natural setting. However, I do also enjoy working with a professional studio and that is definitely something that I would like to learn more about because I understand the potential of amazing photographs that can only be taken in that setting. Another branch of photography I really enjoy is film photography but again, I would love to learn more techniques when it comes to using SLR's and dark rooms. I have done various shoots in college using SLR camera and I have really enjoyed learning about a skill that is not so widely used nowadays.
From GCSE up to now, I have been lucky enough to go on some amazing school/college trips, including visits to galleries, days out in London and Cambridge, and next year I am going to Iceland with Harlow College. I love exploring new places and learning new things so going on trips is a wonderful experience, and all the trips I will go on in the future will definitely be beneficial. I really enjoy visiting museums and art gallery's in my spare time as it really inspires me to look at other photographers or artists work, which has a massive influence on my photography.
Throughout my years of studying photography I have also tried my best to gain as much experience in the industry, I have worked with local bands, producing both portraits and live events. A couple of months ago, I got the opportunity to work with the BBC on the set of 'It's Not Rocket Science', my brief was to take images of the set so that the set designer could use it for his portfolio. More recently, I was commissioned to photograph an event with the local MP. These experiences have taught be to be a more confident photographer and showed me photography techniques and life skills that are very important in the industry.
I am a social butterfly, I enjoy going to gigs and festivals and I love exploring new places with family and friends, my photography definitely reflects my interests and hobbies. Music photography is a big part of what I love and every event I go to I will take some pictures both for the wonderful memories they hold and to expand my portfolio. In my spare time I am also a massive fan of watching documentaries and reading about recent news on different websites and social media. I truly believe that documentary photography is very important in all aspects of life, as it helps people understand what is going on around the world and it makes people aware of both the terrible and amazing things that are happening from war to crime to revolution. It can educate and inspire people to change their opinions and even their lifestyle. It is such a powerful form of media which it why I am so excited to learn more about the photography industry and the expertise that will make my photography very successful.
I believe that University is the best option to pursue a successful career in photography, it will teach me to be more creative when photographing all whilst expanding my knowledge on my analytical and theoretical skills. My long term career goal is to be either working free-lance or to become a photojournalist for a successful documentary or travel organisation such as 'National Geographic', travelling the world and experiencing different environments and cultures. I love to follow the news, and big events that are going on local to me, not only do I find it extremely interesting, I also love capturing moments that are in a natural setting. However, I do also enjoy working with a professional studio and that is definitely something that I would like to learn more about because I understand the potential of amazing photographs that can only be taken in that setting. Another branch of photography I really enjoy is film photography but again, I would love to learn more techniques when it comes to using SLR's and dark rooms. I have done various shoots in college using SLR camera and I have really enjoyed learning about a skill that is not so widely used nowadays.
From GCSE up to now, I have been lucky enough to go on some amazing school/college trips, including visits to galleries, days out in London and Cambridge, and next year I am going to Iceland with Harlow College. I love exploring new places and learning new things so going on trips is a wonderful experience, and all the trips I will go on in the future will definitely be beneficial. I really enjoy visiting museums and art gallery's in my spare time as it really inspires me to look at other photographers or artists work, which has a massive influence on my photography.
Throughout my years of studying photography I have also tried my best to gain as much experience in the industry, I have worked with local bands, producing both portraits and live events. A couple of months ago, I got the opportunity to work with the BBC on the set of 'It's Not Rocket Science', my brief was to take images of the set so that the set designer could use it for his portfolio. More recently, I was commissioned to photograph an event with the local MP. These experiences have taught be to be a more confident photographer and showed me photography techniques and life skills that are very important in the industry.
I am a social butterfly, I enjoy going to gigs and festivals and I love exploring new places with family and friends, my photography definitely reflects my interests and hobbies. Music photography is a big part of what I love and every event I go to I will take some pictures both for the wonderful memories they hold and to expand my portfolio. In my spare time I am also a massive fan of watching documentaries and reading about recent news on different websites and social media. I truly believe that documentary photography is very important in all aspects of life, as it helps people understand what is going on around the world and it makes people aware of both the terrible and amazing things that are happening from war to crime to revolution. It can educate and inspire people to change their opinions and even their lifestyle. It is such a powerful form of media which it why I am so excited to learn more about the photography industry and the expertise that will make my photography very successful.
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