High School
From a young age, I've always loved taking photos. In my freshman year of high school, I registered to take my school's yearbook class, where I began to explore photography in a more professional aspect. Yearbook class not only taught me how to use a professional camera but also lighting techniques, different styles of photography, photo editing skills, and more. I ended up taking yearbook all four years and received multiple leadership opportunities. Throughout all four years, I was had many opportunities when it came to photographing games and events, running social media accounts, being a sports team photographer for multiple teams, and more. It was around my junior year that I began to realize that this was what I was truly passionate about and wanted to do for a career.
College
In my junior year of highschool, I had determined that photography, sports specifically, was what I wanted to do. I then determined my top schools with photojournalism programs. I was accepted to Penn State and when I stepped on campus, I knew in that moment it was home for me. I decided to apply for The Daily Collegian, which is one of the school's student news programs. They have a physical newspaper publication, alongside a website where articles are published. After meeting the Daily Collegian photo team, I felt right at home. I had never been surrounded by so many people with such a passion for the same thing I did. I have learned so much already through this incredible organization. I am currently a senior photographer and newsletter staff member.
