I chose to travel on my own to India before commencing a degree in photography so that I might really put myself to the test. It truly is a land of contradictions, especially as an humanitarian! A stunningly beautiful country with amazing people but also so shocking all at the same time.
I was on a partial scholarship whilst undertaking a BA Photography at RMIT and I haven't had the means to travel as I would have liked. Whilst at uni, my lecturers recommended I major in Fashion photography as it is the most 'financially viable' and whilst I appreciate it as an art form, it probably was not the best advice given as Iit doesn't fulfill me emotionally like photo-journalism and capturing something real does.
Whilst I have a degree, I realise I still have a lot to learn. Coming from a background of limited means financially has taught me to both work hard and drives me in all my work...to make the most of every opportunity presented to me.
To travel to Oman as a female, a country I might never be able to visit otherwise, taking photos for World Nomads and learning so much whilst I work would be a dream come true.
