Having a gallery show helped me because it showed me what it
was like to be an actual artist, and what to expect in the real world. For
students who are trying to create their own portfolio I would suggest making sure
your theme is something you really like. Don’t spend all your time working on
something you hate because at the end you will still be unhappy. Also keep up
with your check points and don’t fall behind. It’s not worth the stress. Some positive
aspects of photography are the people in the class and learning how to use your
camera and how to take good photos in general. I’ve had several friends ask me
to take their senior photos for next year and it’s honestly because of this
class and what I’ve learned. I learned a
lot about what my strong points and weaknesses are from this class. I also
realized my love for photography. I was always into taking photos but now I
have a real connection. In my future life I’ll use certain skills that I
learned from this class, such as staying committed to something I started and
following deadlines. I really enjoyed this class.
