My name is Angeles Vera and I’m 17 years old. This is my fourth year doing photography. Before high school I always thought taking pictures was a fun way to spend my free time so when I knew there was a chance to learn how to make my photographs better I took it. I learned so many new things during my first year of photography that have stuck with me ever since. They were basic but crucial things that make up an amazing photograph. In these past 3 I’ve learned that photography just takes time and practice to get better. With experience you learn and see what things work and what doesn’t. My favorite types of photography are macro shots and black and white photography. With macro shots you can make something so ordinary seem extraordinary. You can create so many different photographs with simple objects. Black and white photography is amazing because of the contrast it can give a photo and its ability to change the entire mood of a photo. Photography is a way many people can express themselves.