It all began when I was a chubby, middle schooler in sixth grade. My family used to go on adventures and trips all the time and one day, my dad just gave me his camera. I still remember my first camera, a Nikon D5100. Boy was it heavy, but it opened my eyes completely. I took pictures of nature, animals, and honestly, anything that looked cool while on the trips. Some of the trips include national parks like Zion to Yosemite to even international ones like Spain, Paris, China, and many more. I always brought my camera and at the end of the trips, my family would play a slideshow of all the pictures that were taken.During the pandemic, I dove back into photography. It helped me find beauty and connection during this time taking pictures of people, buildings, and things I’ve never done because there’s so much to learn in this hobby. I've traveled to amazing places like Iceland, Greece, Singapore, and many others taking photos along the way. Now, I’m majoring in filmmaking, which complements my love for photography. I appreciate the fun and creativity that is involved. While I may not turn photography into a career, it'll always be a significant part of my life. Photography is about seeing the world differently, capturing moments, and telling stories. It's my way of connecting with the world and sharing that connection with others. Thank you for letting me share a piece of my world with you today.