Emely's Story

I discovered my passion for photography when I started high school. Holding a camera of my own would mean a lot. I asked my photography teacher if I could use one of his cameras he had to take pictures of the kids who went to our activity. He agreed and I was really excited. When everything was done, he asked me how everything went and if I could show him how the pictures came out. When he told me that they were good pictures, I was very very happy. Being able to do what I love and being praised for it is priceless. I love seeing smiles on peoples faces after seeing my pictures.

Attending Parsons Summer Intensive Studies in New York will help me pursue my passion for photography. I think this would help me because I can learn more about how to take pictures, how to take the perfect picture, and how to work a camera properly. I see photography as art, and it calms me to know that I can look back at a photo I took before and be mesmerized with the feeling of what happened that day. I also think that this program could make me more outgoing. I want to find out for myself how this program will push my limits further.