When I was twelve I received an Ipod, the first model with a camera. I remember being very excited and taking many pictures. I messed around with features in editing apps. I was mesmerized; it felt sort of like magic.

At first, the idea of photography to me was how combining cameras and lights could affect one's mood by capturing an image, a piece of art. As much as I was fascinated with all this I had envisioned myself pursuing my strongest passion film. Now photography and film are equally important.

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During my freshman year I had a friend taking photography class. After seeing what she could do in Photoshop I knew I had to take that class. My instructor Lech Slocinski explained how a camera works, and also I learned about the history of photography. I have continued to learn when I took advanced photography class. Now that I’m graduating high school I’d like to thank him for helping and encouraging me to become the photographer I am today.