The reason I started photography was I had a class in the 10th grade learning about graphic design. Now the reason I took the class in the first place was because everyone said it was an easy class, but, as the weeks went by and a Monday morning in the class not thinking anything of it, she begins to explain what the lesson is about and its rule of thirds in a picture. Now if you're familiar with photography, that is a big part of taking a photo. So my teacher is explaining everything about it and adding in other details about other types of ways to take a picture. She then finishes up her lesson and tells the class that we will go out and take pictures on our phone on all the topics we had learned about. We go out, take the pictures, and when I'm taking mine I realize this is pretty fun capturing the details and scenery. School lets out and I had so much fun taking pictures at school that I wanted to try and do the same things at my house. So I show my mother and tell her that I want a real camera so I can take my picture skills to the next level, and that is where the story starts.....
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Yes, my real name is Elway! My father had named me after the Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway. My other brothers names are Brady, like Tom Brady, and my youngest brother is named Andersen but he goes by Andy to be like Andy Dalton. In the image above, Brady is on the far left and Andy is in the middle because as we all know, the youngest has to sit in the middle. I grew up my whole life in Picayune, MS and recently moved to Starkville, MS to take classes in photography at Mississippi State. I travel back and forth all the time taking picture along the way learning everyday more and more about photography.
I went to PRCHS in Carriere, MS. I played Football, Basketball, and ran just about any event coach could throw me in for track. I was always pretty athletic growing up so most people probably thought I would go on play college ball somewhere, but they were wrong I just wanted to take people's photos and be greater than just a jock who did the same thing as everyone else my age. I wanted to be different and do what I love. So I decided college was not the life for me and would just rather take individual classes on photography because why learn about something that doesn't excite me and make me want to strive to do better every single day. So that is why I chose photography.
So a little more about me, I love playing sports, I enjoy watching movies and rating them on what I think about them. I'd say I've seen around 1000+ movies in my life so far. I also cherish hanging out with my two little brothers and spending time with them more than anything. Now I also enjoy spending time with friends and family going out and doing things with them and just happy to have their company. Finally, the thing I love, love, love to do the most is photography. It doesn't matter what kind of photography, it is all amazing to me and I love learning and trying new adventurous things with it. I even like getting my own pictures taken. Now I wouldnt say im America's Next Top Model, but I am a close second!
Now that you have read this far, I would like to say Thank You!! It truly means the world to me that you are even looking at my page in the start! Whether you are here looking just to see my work, I hope you enjoy. But, if you are here looking to for someone to capture the memories of you, your family, even your pets, I hope you given me the chance to capture those moments for you.
Thank you and take care!!