I first picked up a camera when I was 7 years old. It was a small Canon handheld camera that my parents got me. I would take it with me everywhere or just inside my home as I took photos of my sister and I being funny. I strongly remember how passionate I was about it. I took my first photography class during my sophomore year of high school, and I absolutely loved it. I learned how to get the best photos by adjusting shutter speed,  ISO, and aperture. I also got the opportunity to shoot on a film camera, where I learned how to develop film. My photography teacher showed me the process for making prints of your photos, along with how to create cyanotypes. I’ve learned so much about photography these past few years, and I plan to continue to grow as a photographer. My dream job would include elements of photography and allow me to follow this passion.