10 Reasons Why I Love Photography

Why I love photography and why you should too.

May 16, 2016

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Cyndle Turcotte

As a child, I used to take my mother's Polaroid camera and have all of the daycare children pose as I snapped endless photos. My love for photography only grew from there. I was a very quiet person throughout school and photography gave me a voice and a way to express myself. There are a million reasons why I love photography, but here are just a few...

1. One hundred pictures of the same place can all look different.

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2. One picture can be interpreted in multiple ways.

3. A photo can tell a story without a single word; there's no language barrier.

4. Photography allows for complete self-expression.

5. Although it has its stressful times, photography can actually be very relaxing.

6. There is nothing more satisfying than getting the perfect shot.

7. Photography has the ability to evoke emotions in others.

8. It gives you a reason to travel to beautiful places and explore.

9. You are in complete control of capturing memories.

10. Photography has the ability to bring people together.

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College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

1. It's just the basics.

2. Just an easy tip.

3. As a college student, I get it.

4. Time to be real.

5. Shower right after.

6. Another get real moment.

7. Take home your clothes.

8. Be nice!

9. Disinfect!

10. Just keep up with yourself.

What would I do without my mom?

1. “Good luck today! I believe in you and always will.”

2. “Everything will be OK.”

3. “Do you want to come home for the weekend?”

4. “Don’t stress! Stress causes pimples and we don’t want that!”

5. “Look out for a care package coming in the mail.”

6. “You are so bright; I know you can get through this."

7. “Take a break and relax for a little, you’ve been working so hard.”

8. “Go out with your friends, have some fun. Use your card, I will refill it.”

9. “Take a deep breath.”

10. “Everything will work out the way it's supposed to.”

11. "I love you."

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

1. Doctor.

2. Nutritionist.

3. Personal trainer.

4. Tutor.

5. Stylist.

6. Babysitter.

7. Therapist.

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1. Don’t buy Textbooks the first week of class.

2. Ratemyprofessor.com! PLEASE use it!

3. Don’t wear your lanyard or ID around your neck, it makes it obvious for everyone to know you’re a freshman.

4. Always bring a charger or headphones wherever you go.

5. Don’t miss out on the free food on campus.

6. You don’t always need to dress up…Trust Me!

7. Get More Involved!

8. Don’t feel pressured to hook-up with anyone.

9. The Freshman 15 is REAL! Don’t brush it off!

10. It’s OK to say NO!

11. Drinking / Partying doesn’t equal popularity.

12. Try to spend less time in your dorm.

13. It’s OK to change your major!

14. Always take an Uber or Lyft!

15. Never go to a party alone!

16. Start your resume early.

17. Keep your door open when in your room.

18. Get to know your professors.

19. You don’t really need an unlimited meal plan.

20. Procrastinate = LATE!

21. If you need to…sleep!

22. It’s also OK to say ‘no’ to going out all the time!

23. Take advantage of the free stuff on campus!

24. Not everyone in college drinks.

25. Community bathrooms aren’t THAT bad.

26. Please get along with your roommate.

27. Spotify/Apple Music Playlists!

28. Please clean your room frequently!

29. Please Go to Class….You’re paying for it!

30. Do the extra credit!

31. DON’T Pick 8 am Classes!

32. Use the resources on campus.

33. Eat at Dining Halls to save meals or even cook your own food.

34. Make sure to pick your classes on time!

35. Make every day count! College goes by QUICK!

It's partly by choice.

1. I'm shy.

2. I'm picky.

3. Different interests

4. Differing maturity levels

5. I don't want to waste my time.

6. Small selection

7. God hasn't shown me "the one" yet.

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