Alejandra's Story

My passion is photography.

Photography is something I’ve held very close to my heart for a while. I discovered this passion by going outside and watching the sunset. I found its beauty astonishing, I fell in love with the amazing colors the sky formed. As time went by I realized watching the sunset everyday became a sort of therapy for me. I started off taking pictures of the sunset on my phone so I can take the sky with me everywhere. The more pictures I took, the more I fell in love with photography. I then took pictures of other things that caught my eye. Soon, photography became another source of therapy for me, and I haven’t stopped since.

Attending the Academy of Art Pre-College Art Experience will help me pursue my passion for photography because it will expose me to other young photographers. Not only will I be surrounded by peers who are interested in photography, I will have exposure to an actual college professor to teach me how to get better. I believe that being in this environment will only motivate me even more to express myself through pictures. This program will not only put me in the right setting but, it will also put me in the right direction. I think this opportunity will help me express my creativity in my photos. With the new information I acquire from this program, I believe that I will be able to transform my photography from a therapeutic hobby to something more professional.