Currently I am studying Photography, on a BTEC National Diploma course in Cronton Sixth Form College.. the course covers a wide aspect of photography focusing in many areas. I started the course with minimal knowledge of photography but I am now starting to develop a very good knowledge of the subject as currently my end of course predicted grade is DDD, which the the highest mark for the course. Furthermore, as well as the photography course I am also a licensed tattooist within a local and well established studio called LA Tattoo Studio 2 in St. Helens, although my position in the studio is still as the apprentice. Please see the provided link to view the studio. http://www.facebook.com/groups/187480787978806/
Outside of college my interests and motivations are still based around photography, as I like to pursue this interest outside of college and take photographs for my own pleasure based on many different things from documentary to directed. Also, tattooing is one of my main passions, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have started my career in this area. Closely linked to this subject, is my enjoyment and ability for drawing as it is an important aspect for tattooing. Currently, everything I am currently involved with/ working on both in and outside of college, directly links to my future aspirations.
Next year, once my college course as finished, my main progression will be on my tattooing career as I have already started this and once I finish college it will become a full-time/ permanent job. I have opted not to go to university, as I have no interest in further education or the expenses. Especially considering I already have one of my dream jobs up and running. Although, once I finish college, I am still unsure what my photography future will consist of, although I will continue the subject through my own interest and continue to offer my services to people that I know until I am ready to take the next step with it.
My long-term career goals consist of furthering my tattooing and photography ability as far as I can, as well as traveling around the world doing both tattooing and photography. Although, eventually I think it would be nice to open my own tattooing and photography studio where I can do both, however this is a far of ambition.
I will use this blog primarily for my photography. I will use it to showcase my work both from college and personal projects, as well as updates on my photography career.
