The reason I take pictures is simply, I enjoy it. I like being able to capture memories and to share them with those I love. It’s a personal reminder of the things that I’ve done with those around me. The best pictures for me are when I’m able to catch someone’s personality in a single click. That defining characteristic of someone forever caught in a still frame.
If I were to classify myself as a certain type of photographer, I think it would be as a people photographer. I do call myself a humanitarian photographer and that is an area I definitely want to head towards, I just enjoy capturing people whether it be for professional events, weddings or a night out with friends. I just like taking pictures of people no matter who that is.
I want to use photography as a way to give a voice to those who can’t or won’t speak. My dream is to help make this world a little better by showing people how those in difficult positions live. It can’t be left at that though. I hope that some of my photos provoke people to actually care enough to do something! At the very least I hope it changes the way people live. It’s quite the lofty goal, but I believe that photography definitely has the power to do that.
One of the things I’ve come to discover and love about photography is the community. It’s amazing to be able to share this passion with others who are just as passionate. I feel like I’ve learned so much from others. Having no formal training, I don’t know if I can say that I’m self-taught because what I know about photography has come from other photographers. Whether it’s through the opportunities they give to me or simple words of wisdom, I definitely have a lot of teachers. Hopefully one day I can pay back the community that has been so good to me with some of the knowledge I pick up as I go — although I think that I have a long way to go before I’m at that point.
I will never stop taking photos. Even if I don’t make it as a “successful” photographer in this world, I’m okay with that. It won’t take away from the fact that I love this. It’s as simple as that for me. I’ll keep finding ways to get out there and tell people’s stories. Hopefully people see it, but that’s not something I can control. For now I’ll just keep on taking pictures and keep on looking for that next opportunity.
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