Personal Narrative Research Paper

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Freshman year was when asked the age old question: what do I want to do with the rest of my life? For most students my age, this undeniable thought can bring feelings of uneasiness. However, for me, this decision was met with open arms and a positive attitude. Photography is not just some hobby or a talent for me, but a vital part of my identity. Just the same as an athlete dedicating themselves to their sport, I rely on my camera as an essential part of my lifestyle. There is never a place that I will go without a camera tucked neatly inside my bag; never a shot that is not worth taking. It was not long until I found myself as the main event photographer of the biggest music festival in South Jersey. While the students my age dreamed of winning the big game or seeing themselves in a particular field, I was already achieving my dreams and making them a reality. …show more content…

I can remember the rush I felt when my friend’s father showed me his DSLR that fateful spring afternoon. I had always known about photography, but never truly experienced a top of the line camera firsthand before. As the shutter release for my very first picture, I felt a sense of warmth wash over me. The shear aspect of freezing time, even just for a millisecond, and capturing something that no one has ever seen, captivated me. From there, I needed to learn more. Hour after hour, I devoted myself to hundreds of YouTube tutorials that described the important aspects of photography: depth of field, shutter speed, ISO, and different types of lenses. My thirst for knowledge was unquenchable. My dedication to photography?

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