Helsinki Rambling

A 'place' I have visited

mattdp — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 21:55:06 GMT

I am a geologist who loves adventures filled with culture, travel, laughter, and creativity. Yet, I thought the life of a travel photographer was too good to be true even with my motivation, desire to continually learn, and fresh enthusiasm for new challenges. I am also an amateur photographer who is loves black and white and film photography. I believe that anyone can take good photographs nowadays with the standard of camera equipment being the way it is. The thing though, that separates the good from the great, is the way you see things and if you have an eye for it, so to speak. I like to see the world differently to most - to look closely and observe details. Photography is a great passion for me and the greatest joy is the way that a photograph captures a single unique moment in time. This Scholarship would grant me a platform of technical and real life photographic experience with an experienced, passionate and renowned photographer. In such a professional environment I have the most to gain and learn, whilst also having the scenery to apply my newly acquired knowledge and to improve on my existing strengths and to express my passion for photography.

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

mattdp — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:36:40 GMT

For me, photography is a way of trying to make sense of the fascinating and complex world around us with its different cultures, traditions and all that comes along with it. The story that I have submitted is based on a series of photo's taken during a trip to Helsinki. Within this series I have endeavored to capture a glimpse into Finnish life, culture and architecture. The series contains images of local people relaxing in the main park drinking coffee with friends. It also highlights Finnish architecture with the dominating presence of Helsinki's main train station through to the more recent modern architecture. Lastly an image representing a connection to the Baltic Sea bordering the Finnish capital.
My goal is to pursue a career in photography and work internationally as travel photojournalist. I believe that such an opportunity as this will provide me with the impetus to push my own understanding of photography and photographic style in new directions with a focus on travel photojournalism. Apart from the invaluable experience to be gained I am also excited to be given the possibility to learn from such an experienced mentor.