DANIELLA JAMES (Year 13)
“A camera is a save button for the
mind’s eye”- Roger Kingston
YOUTH PAGES
M
y interest in photography began around 11 years ago when I
found my Mum’s camera hidden in a drawer. I have always
had a passion for taking photos since I was very young, and it
blossomed when I was given my own little digital camera from my Nonna
for my 8th birthday.
I have taken art throughout primary and secondary school, and have
realised I have have a strong passion for Photography. I have worked
alongside Isabella Stephens since year 9 as we both have the same
interests and we bounce ideas off each other. Isabella is always available
be my model for my photography projects and she always does a great job
of it! I love having someone there to help encourage and to constantly get
constructive feedback from.
My work ethic has also lead me to be the Head of Publicity Committee
at St Peter’s College where I design the end of school magazine for
2016, alongside my art teacher Mrs Jane Moss. I will always cherish the
memories I have made with the people during my 13 years at school.
My work this year is about how drugs affect the human body. In today’s
society, drugs are becoming more common and I have seen how they
affect the young people around me. I have done a lot of research about
other photographers and artists and some that have really inspired me are
Fernando Vicente and Brooke Shaden. I want people to look at my work
and be inspired, just like I do with photographers and artists like them.
Next year I plan to study the Bachelor of Applied Visual Imaging at
UCOL where I plan to expand my skills in this area. I love what I do and I
can’t wait to see where photography and design takes me in the future.