Invaded

My Scholarship entry - Children of Rajasthan

India | Monday, November 24, 2014 | 5 photos

My childhood, was defined by that annoying winding sound of those throw away disposable cameras. I have moved on thankfully. I honestly had no idea what kind of photographer I wanted to be, or what I wanted to take photos of until last year when I travelled to India, and had my eyes opened by the terrific beauty of the country and its people. I was overwhelmed by the poverty I saw, and challenges that most people back home wouldn’t even be able to conceive. These experiences have subsequently influenced me to perceive the power that photography can have, and how telling the stories of a few, may just make a difference for the many.
Receiving the Scholarship to work alongside Jason Edwards would provide invaluable experience, and an opportunity that I will take on board with the upmost appreciation. Every minute, every piece of advice and every hour of mentoring, I will take onboard and implement without hesitation. I believe the experience will be the next step in the evolution to the photographer I want to be, and the skills I will gain will contribute to capturing the stories of real people and real places, and it is these palpable moments that I wish to share with the world.