NovemberDreamer https://journals.worldnomads.com/laurenceaberia/ Tue, 7 Apr 2026 00:16:10 GMT World Nomads Adventures I started taking photos was when I was five or six years old. We were on a holiday in Hong Kong and I just strapped the camera around my neck and shot away. All my shots never made it to the dark room though, because at one point during the trip, I opened the back of the camera -- out of curiosity -- and the film was exposed. That experience did not, in any way, hinder me. Instead, it made my interest in photography grow. Throughout primary school and high school, I just kept shooting with various subjects and under different circumstances just to try things out. It helped a lot that I met a friend who was also very interested in photography. Together we would share our experiences, and learn from one another. I would also read about techniques and tips over the internet, and eventually try them out. I've always been enchanted with the Middle East and I can feel this deep wanderlust in me. I'm a very passionate person especially when it comes to photography. When I take photos, I want the people looking at the photos to feel the emotion, as if they were there themselves. This scholarship would be a great opportunity for me to hone my skills with only the best in the industry. https://journals.worldnomads.com/laurenceaberia/photos/38997/Malaysia/My-Scholarship-entry-A-place-I-have-visited Travel Malaysia laurenceaberia https://journals.worldnomads.com/laurenceaberia/photos/38997/Malaysia/My-Scholarship-entry-A-place-I-have-visited#comments https://journals.worldnomads.com/laurenceaberia/photos/38997/Malaysia/My-Scholarship-entry-A-place-I-have-visited Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:57:00 GMT 0