Last Photography Class

The first day I arrived to class I was very nervous. Many thoughts crossed my mind, from the idea that I didn't know enough and the class was going to be to challenging to the idea that I wasn't going to make friends because I am too shy. After a month and a little more of beign in my classes these came to an end today. All those worries that kept me nervous and stressed in the beginning were washed off by the end. I had an amazing time and I will miss coming to class. Although they were long I was able to learned a lot, and I think that I couldn't of chosen a better course or academy to become a better photographer.

Week one was a little awkward because there were many old people but little by little as we had class discussions, field trips and gave feedback to each other we became friends. Beign in a room with 12 other people that share your same passion is amazing, the energy and the vibe going around just INSPIRED me everyday. I learned independently, from my mistakes, my teacher and even my classmates. The reason why I loved coming to class was because everything that I was taught was VALUABLE and RELEVANT. I can say that I have definitely improved my skills and learned many techniques that as I practice photography will help me immensely and make my pictures of a higher quality. 

Through the course I learned many concepts and key terms but one of the ideas that will stick with me as I pursue this passion is that the only way you can become a better photographer is by making tons of mistakes and practicing taking pictures constantly. Also HARD WORK always pays off, the more dedication, passion and value you add to your pictures the more the audience will like it. Photography is an art, you compose your picture and control every aspect of it and the message you want to deliver. Pictures are very valuable because one shot can say a lot of things. It is a great way of communication and expression. 

I was very scared when I got to class because I had to IMPRESS my teacher and my classmates. I had spend my entire summer learning how to use my camera, photoshop and techniques and this was my final test. It all came down to five pictures showing off everything I had learn in the class, mistakes were not acceptable. I had spend many hours taking, editing and printing this pictures and I didn't know how everyone was going to react. I was very proud of my work and I wanted people to admire it. 

When it was my turn to present I began by talked about my theme, which was summer in Lima. What I wanted to portray in my four sequential photos was what summer means and how different people enjoy it. However, I didn't want to show off Asia or any other beach were the high class peruvians go because I wanted my composition to be genuine so I went to Agua Dulce, a beach in la Costa Verde, were the lower/ rising medium class peruvians spend their summer weekends. These people aren't very wealthy but they still find ways to have fun over the summer. Once I was done explaining my theme I saw everyone's faces, all my classmates were so SURPRISED. My teacher and everyone began to comment and told me that the pictures were beautiful. Inside I felt a HUGE relief and at the same time I was so proud of myself for creating this. One of my classmates even offered money for one or all the pictures. It was my first PROFESSIONAL composition and I already had a client. 

From today I learned that when you love something and you are inspired you can create and accomplish great things. That motivation and passion comes off with your product.