My Nikon

Although it may not be the best or most expensive model, this camera means so much to me.

Its purchase signified the start of a new life for me- a new career, new town, new friends and new opportunities.

It has travelled with me and captured some amazing memories, and hopefully we will go many more places together.

It records my life, the fun, the sadness, the adventures, and the mundane everyday occurrences, which often appear quite beautiful through its lens.

It will hopefully be my source of income and livelihood in the future.

It brings me closer to people, whether I know them well, or not at all.

This camera is special to me for all those reasons, but be it this Nikon, or my first Coolpix I bought in 2002 before I went travelling, or the old 35mm I was given as an 8 year old, taking photos has always been a big part of my life, and essential to my memories, but it wasn’t until the purchase of this camera did I have the confidence or the self awareness to try and take what was clearly a life long passion and turn it into a career, and ultimately a fulfilled and happy life.