Being The Change I Want to See in the World
The Story of how the click of a button changed my life.
My Beginning
Hello!! My name is Elyssa Lum, I am a 17-year-old, from Cincinnati, Ohio. I was about 14 years old when my story started. I always loved taking pictures to keep the memories alive, but I never thought that photos would change my life.
I have always had a creative imagination and just thought that taking pictures was cool at first Up until I started photographing everyday things my family and I soon realized that I have a special eye for photography. A special talent that no one else could say they had.
Along for the Ride
This is when my passion for photography grew. I started really focusing on the photos I was taking; I always get a feeling that the universe is telling me I need to stop and photograph this exact moment.
After I took my first photography class in high school, I quickly realized how happy I was photographing. I even got one of my pictures in the Cincinnati Art Show that year!
The Process
I have come a long way from when I was 14, and I have improved so much on my skill levels.
One of my all time favorite quotes is “Be the change you want to see in the world.” -Mohandas Gandhi. This quote has stayed with me for the longest time because it has shown me that if I want
Since I am only 17, I am still learning and growing as a person and photographer. We all go through change and growth and I want to grow up to be someone that I feel proud of and others look up to.
Where I'm going
Some of my goals as a photographer include:
-Being a leader and role model to others who want to grow up chasing their dreams.
-Continue growing my photography skills and portfolio.
-Meet new people who can inspire me and others to continue on to reach our dreams and goals.
