Why I Chose Photography

You know that feeling when almost by accident you stumble across something that really is in tune with you and your personality. I like to see the world through my eyes but love to share that with others. So, Photography. It has given me direction. It has allowed me to create something new, something entirely personal, something bold. Im intrigued by how in an instant each image can capture a different story whether by design or accident. The view is constantly changing and evolving. I enjoy the diversity that photography provides whether working independently in varied locations or as part of a group setting up a shoot with other technicians to create a number of images.
Since starting the photography course in September my photographic style has changed a lot. I feel my knowledge has matured and with the help of technical workshops held by the lecturers I feel a sense of growth within photography. Each brief we have been given has been very different in order for us to explore possible avenues in which photography could take us. For example the previous project was to create a book cover for a Penguin Classic novel, I found that having a definite purpose for the image helped as I managed to produce one of my most successful images yet.

My aims for this research blog

During the duration of this blog I intend to look at a variety of photographic styles in depth and narrow this down to a few selected styles in which I may want to specialise in

Increase my knowledge and understanding of career options

Think of myself as a professional and research into different documentation and legal requirements needed on a shoot