What do you think of my Personal Statement for Photography? (through UCAS)?

“It is estimated that there are over 7000 different languages spoken and written throughout this planet, resulting in extensive language barriers the world over, though, pictures and photography can be viewed, perceived and unwritten by everyone, everywhere, which is one of the main things that I like about photography.
Photography is most certainly my passion and I have been pinched to it since I was very young when my father would take me to air shows throughout the UK to take pictures of aviation, although I had the camera more than he did – something I have done since I was about 5 being ancient.
It amazes me that by clicking a single button, I am capturing a moment in time forever. I lost my grandfather when I was young, and I noticed that as the time passed, the memories faded as well, which furthered my interest in photography as I wanted to preserve as many memories of people and seats as i could.
As humans, we blink on average, 60 times a minute, so if only I could never close my eyes, I would have a lot more time to see the beauty around me. To me, my camera is just as vital to my being as food and water is, and taking pictures is my way of being able to continually stare at a vista, situation, or even person that those blinks take away from me.
I believe that artists perceive and study the world around them differently to others. What the majority of people may perceive as a derelict eyesore of a warehouse, I can see the beauty within it. The colours in the rusted pipes and doorknobs, the patterns of the peeling paint on the wood, the beauty of the smashed windows and crumbling walls.
Besides photography, I am attracted in music, film, scenery, fashion, art, youth culture, gender, and human rights. I delight in reading magazines such as i-D & Dazed and Confused and as most people do, I delight in browsing the internet – the majority of my time is spent on Flickr, learning new photographers. I also delight in going to art galleries, as I like everything from contemporary art to photography, paintings to sculptures.
I have always been attracted in various types of art which helped me choose to take Art for Standard Grade (everywhere I achieved an A) and again for my Highers, which I am taking this year. I have also had various pieces featured in local art galleries. I have recently signed up to Creative Photography evening classes at my local college, which is SQA certificated, in order to improve my photographic techniques, learn more about studio and lighting set-ups and to work with a diverse group of people, who are all as passionate about photography as for myself.
I also had my work experience at Ayr College in 2008, everywhere I was working under the Digital Marketing Developer. I really loved my work experience as I loved furthering my Photoshop skills, learning about techniques and settings on my camera, and how to use them properly. I also gained more confidence as I took photographs of many students and staff of the college for local publications, and I learned that I had to be more confident and talkative to work with people who I had never met before – a trait which I have carried with me since my first day at college.
Between 2006 and 2009, I worked in a local music venue, The Space House, as their photographer, taking pictures of the live music nights, and from there, I got to know and work with a lot of different people and became a freelance photographer. I also learned how to cope under tight deadlines for photographs to be chosen, edited and delivered. Due to this regular work, I became quite familiar in the local music vista as ‘Linzi Clark Photography’.
Some of my favourite photographers include Nan Goldin, Daniele Buetti, and of course, Annie Leibovitz. After graduating from University, I hope to either start my own photography business or work for a magazine, similar to i-D or Dazed and Confused.”

do you reckon there is anything I should add, change, or remove?

thanks
thanks KK!

Answer by KK [is just being KK]
Your opening sentence lonely is long-winded and more of a run-on than anything.

“It is estimated that there are over 7000 different languages spoken and written throughout this planet, resulting in extensive language barriers the world over, though, pictures and photography can be viewed, perceived and unwritten by everyone, everywhere, which is one of the main things that I like about photography.”

“It is estimated there are over 7,000 different languages spoken and written resulting in extensive language barriers throughout the world. Photography; though, can be viewed, perceived, and unwritten by everyone, everywhere which is largely why I like photography.”

There’s plenty more to be edited and cleaned up but I am lacking in the energy to give it a thorough run through. I would also suggest changing “most certainly” in your second paragraph to something like “Photography is a fantastic passion of mine and has been since I was young when my father would…”

Excellent luck with the rest of your essay!

Answer by Claire B
Too long to read past the first two paras. Your best bet is to get it checked by your colleges UCAS administrator, personal college tutor and friends and family. I agree with KK first paragraph or two are over the top.

Answer by Bob J
i lost focus and got bored before the end of the first paragraph

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New Camera!


Image by sirwiseowl
Yesterday Sylvia and I called into our local "The Warehouse" to pick up some bits and pieces for Sylvia’s jewelry making leisure activity.

I somehow ‘drifted’ into the area that sells cameras. mobile phones …….. While admiring the camera range (very limited being a chain store) I spotted a ever so tiny ‘Kodak Simple Share’ digital camera that was no larger than now’s mobile phone.
Now, I thought, this would be ideal for carrying around in my pocket all day long for those ‘Wish I had my camera with me’ captures.

Why not get a camera moble phone you say? Personally I consider mobile phone built in cameras a waste of time because of the inferior quality.

Now this small beauty also has 10.3 mega pixels. Within a matter of minutes I convinced for myself that I ‘needed’ this camera because my camera only has 6.3 mega pixel and printing out enlargements over 5×7 one looses quality rapidly.

Talk about impulse export…. Two excellent reasons why I had to have this small beauty… better quality enlargements plus being able to carry it with me always.
No. not with me to bed! Sylvia would certainly not approve!

Now the price 9. Well, what are credit cards for?

Okay, I now own a new camera and have taken half a dozen photos. I’m amazed at the quality of the images. Here are a few shots taken in our flower backyard. Why pay 00 for a camera with each gadget on it and get the same results with a 0 one.

I have always been of the opinion that a excellent photo is made with thoughts and then plotting the composition, lighting and taking time ‘to get it right,’ even if when taking a landscape returning to the vista numerous times to record the situation that gives most satisfaction and the feeling that this is the best the vista can provide.

I have seen photos taken with ancient box cameras and entered into photography competitions and win top awards.

So to me, the ‘perfect’ photo is made by the person behind the camera who has the thoughts, plotting, creativity and enthusiasm.

I know of photographers who have the most expensive camera and each possible bit of equipment but never seem to come up with pleasing photos. They are always looking for and talking about the next’ gadget that comes out.

I don’t use a tripod, and have no extra lens and even my tabletop set alight box is just an ancient cold/ice bin. I most times just use the set alight coming through the window for tabletop work.

So, all you need is a camera, enthusiasm and an over active creative mind.
Oh! I’ve written so much here, naturally I don’t bother with words, I like to take photos!

“It is estimated that there are over 7000 different languages spoken and written throughout this planet, resulting in extensive language barriers the world over, though, pictures and photography can be viewed, perceived and unwritten by everyone, everywhere, which is one of the main things that I like about photography.
Photography is most certainly my passion and I have been pinched to it since I was very young when my father would take me to air shows throughout the UK to take pictures of aviation, although I had the camera more than he did – something I have done since I was about 5 being ancient.
It amazes me that by clicking a single button, I am capturing a moment in time forever. I lost my grandfather when I was young, and I noticed that as the time passed, the memories faded as well, which furthered my interest in photography as I wanted to preserve as many memories of people and seats as i could.
As humans, we blink on average, 60 times a minute, so if only I could never close my eyes, I would have a lot more time to see the beauty around me. To me, my camera is just as vital to my being as food and water is, and taking pictures is my way of being able to continually stare at a vista, situation, or even person that those blinks take away from me.
I believe that artists perceive and study the world around them differently to others. What the majority of people may perceive as a derelict eyesore of a warehouse, I can see the beauty within it. The colours in the rusted pipes and doorknobs, the patterns of the peeling paint on the wood, the beauty of the smashed windows and crumbling walls.
Besides photography, I am attracted in music, film, scenery, fashion, art, youth culture, gender, and human rights. I delight in reading magazines such as i-D & Dazed and Confused and as most people do, I delight in browsing the internet – the majority of my time is spent on Flickr, learning new photographers. I also delight in going to art galleries, as I like everything from contemporary art to photography, paintings to sculptures.
I have always been attracted in various types of art which helped me choose to take Art for Standard Grade (everywhere I achieved an A) and again for my Highers, which I am taking this year. I have also had various pieces featured in local art galleries. I have recently signed up to Creative Photography evening classes at my local college, which is SQA certificated, in order to improve my photographic techniques, learn more about studio and lighting set-ups and to work with a diverse group of people, who are all as passionate about photography as for myself.
I also had my work experience at Ayr College in 2008, everywhere I was working under the Digital Marketing Developer. I really loved my work experience as I loved furthering my Photoshop skills, learning about techniques and settings on my camera, and how to use them properly. I also gained more confidence as I took photographs of many students and staff of the college for local publications, and I learned that I had to be more confident and talkative to work with people who I had never met before – a trait which I have carried with me since my first day at college.
Between 2006 and 2009, I worked in a local music venue, The Space House, as their photographer, taking pictures of the live music nights, and from there, I got to know and work with a lot of different people and became a freelance photographer. I also learned how to cope under tight deadlines for photographs to be chosen, edited and delivered. Due to this regular work, I became quite familiar in the local music vista as ‘Linzi Clark Photography’.
Some of my favourite photographers include Nan Goldin, Daniele Buetti, and of course, Annie Leibovitz. After graduating from University, I hope to either start my own photography business or work for a magazine, similar to i-D or Dazed and Confused.”

do you reckon there is anything I should add, change or remove?

thanks

Answer by DrIG
It is very excellent but is too long./

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