anncorvera's journal

My Scholarship entry - Challenges of city life

Australia | Monday, November 24, 2014 | 5 photos

Two years before I moved to Australia from the Philippines in 2009, I finally owned my first camera. I used to borrow my dad’s old Olympus OM and dreamed of having my own darkroom (I still do). Photographs of the Holocaust, the Vietnam War and the gorillas with Dian Fossey were among the images that made me become interested in photography. I have told stories through writing and editing, but photojournalism is my ultimate dream. My camera is an essential part of me. Through the lens, I find that people and places are different yet the same. I love that one subject can be interpreted differently. What may seem mundane can be significant. I am interested in what’s often overlooked, as well as the passion, beauty, contrasts and unpleasant side of life. These drive me to tell stories through images that are pure and evoke emotions. The mere opportunity to join this scholarship has helped me to constantly work on my skills and search for the best shots through natural means. To win it would be a big step closer towards understanding what it takes to become a professional photographer and be among those who tell stories effectively without compromising the integrity of images.