Reflection

With the school year coming to a close, so does my HMP classes. Looking back at my mentorship, I have gained many experiences and lessons that I would otherwise miss in a classroom setting. I have learned new ways of Photoshop, photography, and the importance of business in the photography world. However, what I have gained most of all is the affirmation that I want to become a sports photographer. This program has allowed me to see what life is like in the real world and test myself how much I want this dream career.

 To get the most out of the experiences in my mentorship, I had to ask questions. Our discussions in the morning about different aspects in the photography world is where I learned a lot about the behind the scenes that the customers don't see. As far the future goes, my dream to become a sports photographer is within reach. With plans to attend Berry college and major in Marketing and Business, I have been blessed the opportunity to possibly help market and photograph a splash fund of a 72 tennis court facility that Berry is taking part in. With everything laid out in front of me and the experience of HMP under my belt, I know I have good chance of becoming a sports photographer.

For future students desiring to participate in HMP, my advice is to understand all that is asked from you and make sure you don't overload yourself. It's a tough program and I've enjoyed it but I already had a lot on my plate before I signed up for it so things got a little stressful. If you fall behind on the weekly assignments, it can add up quickly if your short on time and have other priorities. All in all, the HM program is a great one, just be sure you can handle it.

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