What Kind of Artist Are You?

If I was an artist, I would pursue photography. I am pretty sure this is the best-suited field for me because I
lack the creativity and passion to paint, sculpt, design or do anything that includes producing works considered as
art. I like photography much better for me because it allows me to explore, not only the gear or things I am going
to use like a camera but to explore the world and its people better through the use of lenses. I know that it is not
easy since it also takes a lot to master photography but I would still do it, immerse myself with it if ever I was given
a chance. It is just only seen to be simple but it is somewhat more complicated than just pressing the shutter of
the camera. I think it is important to understand that each picture should represent something or be able to
provide a story in order for the people who will see it to generate a meaning of their own, by just glancing at the
photographs provided. This is probably due to what practice I grew up into, because ever since I was a kid, taking
photographs have always been a standard thing to do especially when we are going out or having a celebration.
And even when back when I was still in high school, we used to travel out of town a lot, especially every weekend.
Each of those moments was being captured and kept to serve as a memory of each trip. I realized how powerful a
photograph can be, especially when it is brought to be developed and put in an album. It serves as a memento,
which allows us to recall good moments or even the sad ones.

As of now, I am able to explore the world of photography because I was always in-charge of the
documentation when it comes to the projects we are launching as part of the Barangay. Our subjects are mostly
the youth sector because everything we do is for their interest and the community as well. Each project or
program we provide to them, we take pictures in order to document the process of being able to serve to the
public, specifically the youth. Back when it was all normal and we were not confined in our homes due to the
pandemic, the children involved in our projects would be called into one place to participate in what we have
organized for them. It is easier to capture each of the smiles and even their laughter with the use of a camera, an
indicator that we are able to give them the public service that they deserve. Our awareness of their needs is also
seen whenever we try to review the photos that are taken in the time that our projects took place. But then the
pandemic started and the children were not allowed to go outside anymore so we had to improvise in order to still
provide and act as the leaders of the youth sector within the community. We were able to provide disinfection to
the whole community, pictures were also taken in order to document the process, in securing that our people are
safe from the COVID-19. These are just some of the examples of how powerful photography can be and how it
can influence not only the behind the lenses but also the people in the pictures and people that are able to see
pictures. It serves as evidence that we were part of something big and great. Something that does not look much
but is able to tell as many stories as possible.