2016 is finally here.
The end of the year means a moment of reflection. All kind of flashbacks of all kind of happenings in 2015. I know today is already on the 3rd day out of 365 days. It took me a long while to think of where I should begin.
2015 is truly a year of gratefulness. It was a year I took up many offers to work as an events photographer. So far, I have done seven paid events, including one major event consisting of one female minister, Grace Fu and many female MPs from around the nation, one paid photoshoot and two free-of-charge events and one free-of-charge photoshoot. So much to be thankful. Firstly to the sponsor for spreading the word about my works. Secondly to my school for giving me four events to shoot and I was being paid! Soon, my works have been spreading through word of mouth. I still have one upcoming couple photoshoot on 10th Jan and I am definitely looking forward! Taking a couple photoshoot is my first so I have no reason not to be nervous.
I got to admit that the most recent event was the toughest, second to World Water Day event. I still remembered the shock that engulfed me when I asked the person in charge if there was another photographer. I was told that I was to man the two back-to-back events all by myself. I had never handled anything major before! And it was the first time I used the Nikon Speedlight SB-900. I had never got time to familiarise myself with it, especially its movements. All thanks to God for this golden opportunity to test my familiarity with my camera settings and to realise how powerful the external flash was. I am so elated that they really liked my photos.
The start of 2016 is the day I return to school, going through the hell of it once again. This time, it is just the very last semester of my whole 3-years course leading up to getting a diploma. The start on my self proposal. The battle of stress and assignments. The roll-coaster of mood swings. Countless sleepless nights. The indecisiveness trying to win over. Checking on my time management all over again. The real test of self trust and courage to do something different for my graduation project. The drive in me being once again tested. All I hope is that through the last five months to the end of the course that I will emerge a better person in terms of photography, thinking and processing as an artist and a photographer.
2016 also means that I am graduating in May. I only have five months more. The thought of graduation makes me feel that I am going to miss Lasalle very much. I know I will miss it once I start working. Speaking of working, I hope to be able to find work right after graduation. Finding a job in Singapore is already tough, let alone be a free lance photographer. I am nervous. But I know God will handle it. I have an expanding portfolio ready to show anytime. I am ready to take in any type of photography offers during school period and after graduation.
So here's to a more awesome 2016, filled with new opportunities to expand my career.
You probably are not aware that I have set up a website - www.isabellesigns.wix.com/thecaptured-moments. Go take a look! And email me if you need a photographer. I will be happy to work with you!
