rb_photo's journal https://journals.worldnomads.com/rb_photo/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:18:04 GMT World Nomads Adventures Photography for me, is a means to explore the world and share that experience with others. This is my second year participating in the World Nomads Travel Photography scholarship. My reasons for why I would like to be chosen haven't changed from last year. At a basic level I would like to grow as a photographer, both in terms of technical execution but also as a storyteller. Knowing what combination of settings to have my camera set to is important but I am keen to learn from Jason how to approach a situation. To learn how to work within the constraints of a situation to capture the best image possible and how to translate what is seen in person into an image that will convey that same feeling to the viewer. The scholarship provides the opportunity for an amazing life experience. To travel to the other side of the world and witness someone in their element. To be a part of that process is something special. It would be something that I imagine would stay with me for the rest of my life (no pressure Jason). It is an opportunity to learn and explore. Cheers, Robert Brienza https://journals.worldnomads.com/rb_photo/photos/43021/New-Zealand/My-Scholarship-entry-A-place-I-have-visited Travel New Zealand rb_photo https://journals.worldnomads.com/rb_photo/photos/43021/New-Zealand/My-Scholarship-entry-A-place-I-have-visited#comments https://journals.worldnomads.com/rb_photo/photos/43021/New-Zealand/My-Scholarship-entry-A-place-I-have-visited Thu, 4 Jul 2013 20:17:00 GMT 0 The basics: my name is Robert. I’m 30. Born and raised in Toronto but now live in Auckland. I am happily married. I work as a motion graphics designer. I love a good laugh and enjoy learning. I love photography but that’s a given, and I’m sure it’s not the first time the judges will read that line. I enjoy capturing a unique perspective on something but since I’m not too good at drawing and not patient enough for paint to dry, photography is the medium that works best for me. I’m not sure how to describe it other than saying it just feels right. I enjoy exploring, be it somewhere new or the familiar of day to day life. I’m compelled by the challenge of finding an interesting story and trying to translate it into a successful photo. I feel most comfortable with photography, in my gut I feel this is what I should be doing with my life. I have a lot to learn and I see this scholarship as an amazing opportunity to do so and a great life experience beyond photography. My end goal is to capture a great photo and share it. It goes against my Canadian modesty to say it, but I want my photos to be seen. I want them to have an effect on the viewer, to help expand their view of the world. https://journals.worldnomads.com/rb_photo/photos/38459/New-Zealand/My-Scholarship-entry-A-place-I-have-visited Travel New Zealand rb_photo https://journals.worldnomads.com/rb_photo/photos/38459/New-Zealand/My-Scholarship-entry-A-place-I-have-visited#comments https://journals.worldnomads.com/rb_photo/photos/38459/New-Zealand/My-Scholarship-entry-A-place-I-have-visited Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:07:00 GMT 0