Being a part of ISU's Photo Club this year means more responsibility but for the sake of excellent photography students! I decided to interview one of my Exec Board members about this upcoming year and some awesome opportunities people will have if they visit once or come to every meeting!

The following conversation is between me and Tate Skinner.

Me: "Hi Tate. So let me start off by asking you what your role is in the ISU Photography Club?"

Tate: "I am currently the Vice President for Photo Club. Most of what I do is event planning and making sure that our events run smoothly. I also have input on other aspects of what we do."

Me: "That's great, I am excited and very glad that you are the V.P.

My next question is: What are you most excited about for our club?"

Tate:"I am excited for the portraiture demo coming up in September. We are trying out a lot of new things this year as well so I'm ready to see how they play out."

Me: "I am very excited about that too. Doing portrait photography is a great skill to have, you have such great access into getting close and personal with people in order to get these amazing shots and I think you have a great eye for that so I'll be happy to take pointers from you.

Drag- (portraiture)Photography by Tate Skinner

My third question is: "What would you say to people to get them to participate in our club this year?"

Tate: "Our club is really welcoming to people of all skill levels and we definitely have some great events planned this year. I think the club is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge of photography and meet other great artists. I know for me it's been a great networking opportunity and has helped me find friends on campus."

Me: "I agree 100%, I have found some awesome friends, like you, in this club (or in class prior to the club) and I am very excited to meet more. I really want to see what other people can do so we can teach, learn, and share with them."

In photo clubPhotography by Tate Skinner

My last question for you is: "What is your favorite part of photography?"

Tate: "My favorite part about photography is being able to create something that conveys emotion or tells a story. Art is also something I do for myself."

Me: "I love that. Thank you. I'm really glad I was able to get a mini-interview from you in order to represent our club in such a positive way. I really hope people want to join this year because I know it will be awesome. Thank you, again."

We will be at Festival ISU in a booth so watch out for us! If you want/need more information, don't be afraid to reach out. I want to see your art, I want to see what you can do. So show me, and I will show you.