Justin's travel photos

Travel Photography Scholarship 2012entry

China | Tuesday, November 13, 2012 | 5 photos

I am a 26-year old recent graduate of a Photojournalism program in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. During my program, I had a chance to complete a one-month internship at a publication and chose to pursue an internship in Shanghai, China. I couldn't have fathomed how this trip would change my life. I chose to study photojournalism because I feel called to bring back stories that most of the world might never get to see: stories of happiness or tragedy, of mysterious cultures, beautiful places and fascinating traditions. From my trip, I discovered that I still have much to learn about photography, and much of it has little to do with technical aspects. What makes a truly great travel photograph is knowledge of a place, the crafting of a relationship with people and their cultures, and a sense of intimacy between photographer and subject. These are things I believe I could learn from this experience, and I see them as key pieces of the foundation in a travel photography career. I'm a hard worker and I've dedicated my life to making a career in photography. I have a professional demeanor and a great sense of humor, but most of all I have an insatiable curiosity for the world around me.