Melbourne’s Laneways: Where Cultures Collide

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Australia | Monday, January 14, 2013 | 5 photos

I am 27 and just a beginner in photography. I only have the basic equipment, and not much experience. However I have found a love for photography and the way you can capture so much more than what you see before you.
I love that you can capture the finer details, and the bigger picture. I love that you can tell someone's story through a portrait, I love that you can convey the beauty of different landscapes, the excitement of a festival, or the force of Mother Nature, and I love that you can show a country’s history, culture, food, art, and traditions to those who haven’t yet experienced it for themselves.

To be a paid photographer is my dream job, and the opportunity to show the world another culture through my eyes would be the ultimate experience for me. Not to mention having the guidance, encouragement knowledge and past experience of a professional at my side. I understand that photography is not about having, and knowing how to use a great camera – it’s about your perception, creativity, and your ability to develop from the negatives (pun intended). Although for now, photography is a fascination and a valued hobby of mine, I will continue to pursue it as my dream career.