Fell in love with Photography unexpectedly. Did not touch a camera properly until I was 27. My friend bought a compact Canon camera with amazing macro abilities. I thought that was fun because now I could be like my students and zoom in unto a specific part of the item (I work with people with autism). Thought it could help me see the world from my students' perspectives.
I soon bought the same camera and went nuts with the macro function. Sometimes I would take macro shots of the toys my students liked and showed them their favorite bits of the toys, enlarged on the camera screen.
Began to look at photography books because I wanted to make my macro shots looked nicer. Slowly I began to take photos in general, saw photos that I liked and tried to replicate them when the right surroundings arrived. But something was missing. I knew it but I did not know what.
Asked my photography friend and she said I needed to change my camera. Time to get the big camera.
Was hesistant because it would be an investment. Did not want to spend so much money on the camera and then letting it collect dust a few months later. My friend was smart and said "Think of it this way- the camera and the lens are so expensive that you better use it a lot." Smart.
Bought the Canon DSLR and a 18-200mm lens. Thought since I needed to use it properly I might as well sign up for photography class.
I was blessed. The teacher was really good at teaching us how to use the camera in manual mode. The big camera was a good purchase I realized. Photography was a lot more fun and more satisfying because I felt proud of the photos I took (back then, with my skills. I cannot bear to look at them now). I could replicate more of those photos that I liked. I discovered photography is the fast way to create a painting; I did not need to draw or paint, I just press the shutter and SNAP! I produced a picture. Learnt to frame pictures in my mind while looking around, whip out the camera, adjust the aperture and shutter speed, CLICK-CLACK, pretty picture is born.
In came the macro lens, then the wide angle lens, then the fish eye lens, then the lensbaby, then the tripod for night scenes and long exposures, then came the flash, then came the 50mm lens, bye bye bank account. But so much fun. I have a new circle of friends and they are my close friends now.
My boyfriend then entered my life. Wow he's a photographer!! Yay I have someone to go to for photography stuff!! He showed me so many photography related things. Opened my eyes and mind to different types of photography styles and expanded the definition of "Art".
Married him eventually, of course.
Photography with him was a turning point in my own relationship with Photography. I began to take photos to show emotions or to capture a certain feeling. 2-3 years later, I wanted to tell stories with the photos I take. Began to pay attention to people more than then objects and the sceneries. Watched more interactions between people, or people and the environment.
I enjoy every single breathing moment of looking through the viewfinder and producing a photo.
2 years ago I took the plunge and tried film photography. It's a familiar yet foreign world. Had to be careful with my framing because each frame cost money. Had to be patient and wait for the photos to be developed. Had to be more responsible with my camera.
I love creating images. I love using my imagination and show my view of my fantasy world (2nd photo). I love to capture my view of the scenario (3rd photo) and present it to you .
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